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DW News Africa

Published 12 October 2026

DW News Africa is a weekly show that takes a deep dive into the stories and issues people are talking about across the continent. Join Eddy Micah Jr, Christine Mhundwa, Tomi Oladipo and Michael Okwu every Thursday. The show combines the best of DW’s on-the ground reporting and expert analysis from those in the know. And it introduces you to inspiring people changing their world – and the lives of others – in ways big and small.

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DW News Africa Season 1

DW News Africa is a weekly show that takes a deep dive into the stories and issues people are talking about across the continent. Join Eddy Micah Jr, Christine Mhundwa, Tomi Oladipo and Michael Okwu every Thursday. The show combines the best of DW’s on-the ground reporting and expert analysis from those in the know. And it introduces you to inspiring people changing their world – and the lives of others – in ways big and small.

DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa

1. DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa

26 min

Liberia has said that it will receive up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US. DW News Africa asks how 14 African countries have become offshore detention centers for unwanted migrants. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, children accused of witchcraft are being forced onto the streets. A viral video from Calabar sparked outrage, but advocates say abuse and harassment continue.

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What's driving South Africa's Growing Xenophobia?

2. What's driving South Africa's Growing Xenophobia?

26 min

On this week's DW News Africa, we explore the rise of South Africa's anti-immigrant movement. As thousands of foreign nationals are forced from their homes, we examine what's driving growing xenophobic sentiment, who stands to benefit from it, and the impact it is having on migrant communities across the country.

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Tanzania Gets a New Vice President

3. Tanzania Gets a New Vice President

26 min

Tanzania’s parliament approved Deogratius Ndejembi as vice president after Emmanuel Nchimbi resigned amid reported disputes with President Samia Suluhu Hassan and debate over constitutional reform.

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Nigeria's Food Crisis

4. Nigeria's Food Crisis

26 min

On this week's DW News Africa: Why millions in Nigeria are risking cancer and other health issues to put food on the table, as more people turn to spoiled produce amid rising costs.

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Violence against women in Africa

5. Violence against women in Africa

26 min

The murder of nine women reignites South Africa’s debate over women’s safety. Plus, outrage and political pressure grow in Cameroon as the number of women killed rises.

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Ethiopia’s Conflict and the Red Sea | Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Royal Rift

6. Ethiopia’s Conflict and the Red Sea | Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Royal Rift

26 min

On this week's DW News Africa, how conflict in Ethiopia could see global wars converge around the vital Red Sea waterway. Plus, Uganda’s royal rift over the crowning of a new traditional ruler of the Tooro kingdom.

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EVs in Nigeria, rising prices in Djibouti

7. EVs in Nigeria, rising prices in Djibouti

26 min

Nigeria wants 60% of vehicles to be electric by 2050, but chargers are scarce and power unreliable. Meanwhile, insecurity on a key Red Sea trade route is pushing up costs for traders in Djibouti.

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Kenya's Flood Fears | Heat and Drought

8. Kenya's Flood Fears | Heat and Drought

26 min

Kenya's Flood Fears | Heat and Drought

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Betting on a better life? Gambling’s human cost in Nigeria and S. Africa

9. Betting on a better life? Gambling’s human cost in Nigeria and S. Africa

26 min

In Nigeria, some bet to pay for food and rent, only to lose what little they have. In South Africa, recovering gamblers share the toll of addiction as calls grow for tighter controls on online betting.

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