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  • Nigerian government cracks down on holy water scams
    2024/09/19
    Nigeria's food and drug administration, NAFDAC, is warning Nigerians about fraudulent "miracle" products sold by some churches. Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation for selling unverified "holy water" and "miracle soap" with false healing claims. Stay informed to avoid these scams and protect your health.
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    27 分
  • Illegal organ trading in Africa
    2024/09/18
    The illegal organ trade in Africa is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization estimating its value at over $1 billion annually. Efforts to raise awareness through campaigns, national policies and legal frameworks are crucial in addressing the shortage of legal organ donors and combating the illegal organ trade. But is that enough?
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    26 分
  • How can Ghana and Zambia defeat cybercrime?
    2024/09/17
    Cybercrime in Zambia has been on the rise, with significant incidents and efforts to combat it. In Ghana, cybercrime has also been a growing concern. Both countries have implemented strict anti-cybercrime measures. But critics say the laws could be used to curb free speech. Eddy Micah Jr talks to Emmanuel Chipeta, a Zambian IT specialist and DW correspondent in Lusaka, Kathy Short.
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    27 分
  • How is Russia helping to fight extremists in the Sahel?
    2024/09/16
    Military-led Burkina Faso, Mali and Nigeria have welcomed Russian security forces in the war on Islamist extremism. But what impact has the Russian engagement had on the Sahel region? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to security analyst Ryan Cummings and DW correspondent Bram Posthumus in the Sahel region.
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    27 分
  • Why is Egypt boosting military ties with Somalia?
    2024/09/13
    Ethiopia is getting worried over Egypt boosting military ties with Somalia. What are the implications of Egypt drawing closer to Somalia? Why does it bother Ethiopia that much, and how can tensions be reduced? That’s what DW's Eddy Micah Jr. will be exploring on this podcast episode.
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    27 分
  • A watershed moment in China-Africa trade?
    2024/09/12
    Some 50 African leaders attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing where China promised over $50 billion in funding for loans, infrastructure and renewable energy projects. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting $167.8 billion in the first half of 2024. Cai Nebe talks to China-Africa analyst Ovigwe Eguegu and reporter Cui Mu.
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    26 分
  • Can Nigeria win the fight against fake university degrees?
    2024/09/11
    Nigeria has launched a vigorous campaign against fake university degrees. The government says it will not recognize degree qualifications obtained from some African countries and banned 18 foreign universities. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Chris Maiyaki of Nigeria National Universities Commission, Richmond Acheampong, a media studies lecturer in Ghana, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja.
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    30 分
  • What role can African creatives play to promote democracy?
    2024/09/10
    A new study by Afrobarometer found that popular support for democracy has declined sharply. What role can the continent's creatives play in reversing this trend? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Policy and Partnerships at the Centre for Democratic Development in Ghana, DW correspondent Olisa Chukwumah in Nigeria and Killa Ace, a former exiled Gambian musician.
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    27 分