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  • Under pressure: LGBTQ+ crackdown in Ghana and Senegal

    Under pressure: LGBTQ+ crackdown in Ghana and Senegal
    2026/03/19
    Ghana's revived anti-LGBTQ+ bill could see offenders jailed for up to three years, while Senegal now imposes sentences of up to ten years for same‑sex relations. What's driving this regional crackdown? Lucy Riley speaks with Angel Maxine—Ghana's first openly transgender musician—and her mother about what it means to raise a transgender child in a deeply conservative society.
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    25 分
  • Maiduguri attacks: What they signal for Nigeria

    Maiduguri attacks: What they signal for Nigeria
    2026/03/18
    A wave of deadly blasts rocked Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria after years of relative calm. More than 20 people killed, over 100 injured. Is this a resurgence of jihadist violence, or a warning that the conflict never really ended? Lucy Riley speaks to Malik Samuel, senior researcher at Good Governance Africa-Nigeria and DW's Abiodun Jamiu Sulaiman to figure out what's next for Nigeria.
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    26 分
  • Guinea's border tensions: Can ECOWAS calm it?

    Guinea's border tensions: Can ECOWAS calm it?
    2026/03/17
    A new border dispute is erupting as Liberia and Sierra Leone accuse Guinean troops of crossing into their territory to seize land. Guinea denies this, stating its recent military deployments are defensive. Regional leaders are now seeking a diplomatic solution. In this AfricaLink episode, Lucy Riley speaks with Liberian activist Martin Kollie and DW's Evelyne Kpadeh in Monrovia
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    25 分
  • Uganda: Is vocational training a sustainable alternative to classic schooling?

    Uganda: Is vocational training a sustainable alternative to classic schooling?
    2026/03/16
    With hidden school costs soaring, many Ugandan families are turning to vocational training, as this is cheaper, faster and more directly linked to jobs. But can this shift meet Uganda's Labor market needs — and what will it take to make education more affordable? We speak Jane Kengeya Kayondo, founder of Rounding Up the Edges International (ROUTE), and DW correspondent Frank Yiga in Kampala.
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    25 分
  • Nigeria's security crisis: Can 'state police' fix it?

    Nigeria's security crisis: Can 'state police' fix it?
    2026/03/12
    Nigeria's government wants a constitutional amendment allowing each state to run its own police force. Supporters say decentralizing police could reduce crime. But critics warn it could lead to political intimidation. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with defense and security analyst Larry Imoukhuede and DW's Ben Shemang in Abuja to unpack the potential benefits and risks of having state police.
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    25 分
  • Why South Africans are stranded in the Gulf

    Why South Africans are stranded in the Gulf
    2026/03/11
    Thousands are being flown out of the Middle East as the Iran war escalates, yet many South Africans in Dubai and other hubs remain stranded and want answers from their government.
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    25 分
  • Why Zambia's $1B health deal is under fire

    Why Zambia's $1B health deal is under fire
    2026/03/10
    A leaked draft of a US–Zambia health deal suggests strict targets and major data‑sharing demands. Critics call the $1B agreement exploitation, while supporters say it brings accountability. What could Zambia lose if talks fail?
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    25 分
  • 30 years after Beijing Declaration: Should women celebrate?

    30 years after Beijing Declaration: Should women celebrate?
    2026/03/09
    Thirty years after world leaders adopted the Beijing Declaration, women across Africa are increasingly taking on leadership roles in politics, media, business, and culture. But despite these gains, gender inequality remains. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with DW’s Asumpta Lattus and Amaka Okoye about the progress, barriers that remain and what the next chapter of gender equality could look like.
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    26 分