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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Xenophobia in South Africa: A Ghanaian returnee's story</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hundreds of Ghanaians have returned home from South Africa following anti-migrant protests. In this episode of AfricaLink, we hear how a Ghanaian footballer called Fiifi was forced to leave South Africa for his safety, and the difficult road ahead. AfricaLink host Eddy Micah Jr. and DW's Isaac Kaledzi in Accra also unpack the wider tensions around migration, jobs, and xenophobia in South Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can women reshape politics in Nigeria?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women make up half the population in Nigeria but hold a fraction of political power. How can they reshape the country's political future — and what still stands in their way? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can women reshape politics in Nigeria?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Ethiopia election: Free, fair or flawed?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ethiopia's election was hailed as proof of democracy — but conflict, insecurity and disrupted polling kept millions from voting. Was the vote free and fair? We break down the results, tensions and what it means for the country. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ethiopia election: Free, fair or flawed?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ethiopia's election was hailed as proof of democracy — but conflict, insecurity and disrupted polling kept millions from voting. Was the vote free and fair? We break down the results, tensions and what it means for the country.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Senegal crisis: Faye–Sonko split explained</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Senegal faces a power struggle as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his ally-turned-opponent Ousmane Sonko part ways. Who's really in charge — and what does it mean for citizens amid a deepening debt crisis? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Senegal crisis: Faye–Sonko split explained</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:29</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senegal faces a power struggle as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his ally-turned-opponent Ousmane Sonko part ways. Who's really in charge — and what does it mean for citizens amid a deepening debt crisis?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In eastern DRC, the battle against Ebola is being fought alongside ongoing conflict. As violence restricts access, fuels mistrust, and disrupts lifesaving care, health workers face a daunting challenge: containing a deadly virus in one of the world's most insecure regions. DW spoke to DRC's Foreign Minister, Therese Kayikwamba, and Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In eastern DRC, the battle against Ebola is being fought alongside ongoing conflict. As violence restricts access, fuels mistrust, and disrupts lifesaving care, health workers face a daunting challenge: containing a deadly virus in one of the world's most insecure regions. DW spoke to DRC's Foreign Minister, Therese Kayikwamba, and Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Pan-Africanism dying or being reborn?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[63 years ago, African leaders dreamt of unity, liberation and shared prosperity. Decades later, intra-African trade is still struggling, conflicts keep erupting, and a common currency? Still a pipe dream. Eddy Micah Jr. sits down with Nanre Nafziger, Pan-Africanist Activist Solidarity Collective, and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta (Ghana) to ask the questions nobody's answering. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Pan-Africanism dying or being reborn?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[63 years ago, African leaders dreamt of unity, liberation and shared prosperity. Decades later, intra-African trade is still struggling, conflicts keep erupting, and a common currency? Still a pipe dream. Eddy Micah Jr. sits down with Nanre Nafziger, Pan-Africanist Activist Solidarity Collective, and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta (Ghana) to ask the questions nobody's answering.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can Museveni tackle corruption in Uganda's parliament?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1680183</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uganda's parliament has repeatedly faced allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment and misuse of public funds. In this Africalink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Yvonne Mpambara, lawyer, activist, and former independent presidential candidate, along with DW’s Frank Yiga in Kampala, discuss President Yoweri Museveni's anti-corruption drive. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can Museveni tackle corruption in Uganda's parliament?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uganda's parliament has repeatedly faced allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment and misuse of public funds. In this Africalink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Yvonne Mpambara, lawyer, activist, and former independent presidential candidate, along with DW’s Frank Yiga in Kampala, discuss President Yoweri Museveni's anti-corruption drive.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/2186">AfricaLink</source>
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		<title>Is Nigeria's borrowing helping or hurting citizens?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria's latest plan to secure a $1.2 billion World Bank loan has sparked fresh frustration and renewed debate about the country’s rising debt burden. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Ene Obi, Executive Director of the Ene Obi Center for Development, and DW’s Ben Adam Shemang in Abuja to unpack Nigeria’s borrowing habits, their impact on the economy. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Nigeria's borrowing helping or hurting citizens?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigeria's latest plan to secure a $1.2 billion World Bank loan has sparked fresh frustration and renewed debate about the country’s rising debt burden. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Ene Obi, Executive Director of the Ene Obi Center for Development, and DW’s Ben Adam Shemang in Abuja to unpack Nigeria’s borrowing habits, their impact on the economy.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What Tinubu's second‑term bid means for Nigeria</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Bola Tinubu promised bold reforms when he came into office, yet inflation is rising, food and transport costs are high, and security concerns remain. As he prepares to seek a second term, many are asking what that could mean for Nigeria. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What Tinubu's second‑term bid means for Nigeria</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Bola Tinubu promised bold reforms when he came into office, yet inflation is rising, food and transport costs are high, and security concerns remain. As he prepares to seek a second term, many are asking what that could mean for Nigeria.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ebola outbreak: Can Africa hold the line after USAID cuts?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only five months after the DRC declared an Ebola outbreak over, the virus has returned, raising urgent questions about Africa's ability to respond amid US aid decline. DW's Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks with Dr. Gabriel Gorbee Logan, a central figure in the 2014–2016 West African Ebola response and Dr. Jinal Bhiman, communicable diseases expert in South Africa. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ebola outbreak: Can Africa hold the line after USAID cuts?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Only five months after the DRC declared an Ebola outbreak over, the virus has returned, raising urgent questions about Africa's ability to respond amid US aid decline. DW's Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks with Dr. Gabriel Gorbee Logan, a central figure in the 2014–2016 West African Ebola response and Dr. Jinal Bhiman, communicable diseases expert in South Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Record fuel prices push up Kenya transport fares</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kenya faces record fuel prices pushing some transport fares up by as much as 50%. Households are under pressure as drivers threaten protests and a court battle unfolds. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Record fuel prices push up Kenya transport fares</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kenya faces record fuel prices pushing some transport fares up by as much as 50%. Households are under pressure as drivers threaten protests and a court battle unfolds.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Zimbabwe land dispute reignites tensions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's land reform is back in focus as land returns to some white farmers. Many Black farmers feel betrayed. Why is the policy shifting and what does it mean for land ownership and justice? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zimbabwe land dispute reignites tensions</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:33</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's land reform is back in focus as land returns to some white farmers. Many Black farmers feel betrayed. Why is the policy shifting and what does it mean for land ownership and justice?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Rwanda: Probing death of government critic in prison</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Rwanda: Probing death of government critic in prison</itunes:title>
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		<title>Tackling 'sex for jobs' practices in Ghana</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana’s President John Mahama has proposed new legislation to stamp out sexual exploitation in the workplace. What would the law cover, how will it be enforced? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Tackling 'sex for jobs' practices in Ghana</itunes:title>
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		<title>DR Congo: Tshisekedi hints at third term, vote delay</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[DR Congo's president signals he could delay elections and stay in power longer, citing insecurity. How serious is the crisis — and is this about stability or extending his rule? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>DR Congo: Tshisekedi hints at third term, vote delay</itunes:title>
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		<title>US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US and South Africa have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce its reliance on China. Is this a fair deal or strategic rivalry? And how does it compare with controversial mining agreements in DR Congo? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>26:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US and South Africa have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce its reliance on China. Is this a fair deal or strategic rivalry? And how does it compare with controversial mining agreements in DR Congo?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda's 'foreign agents' bill: Who could be targeted?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uganda is debating a new "foreign agents" law billed as protection from outside influence. Critics say its broad scope could hit NGOs, opposition parties and businesses. Is it about sovereignty — or control? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Uganda's 'foreign agents' bill: Who could be targeted?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uganda is debating a new "foreign agents" law billed as protection from outside influence. Critics say its broad scope could hit NGOs, opposition parties and businesses. Is it about sovereignty — or control?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique have all raised concerns about attacks on their citizens living in South Africa where locals claim that illegal migration is driving up unemployment, straining health services, and fueling crime. DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena looks at the painful yet familiar debate about xenophobia in South Africa. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:22</itunes:duration>
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		<title>When freedom of expression hit a wall in Zambia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zambia abruptly canceled an international conference on human rights in the digital age — allegedly after Chinese interference. Questions are now swirling about censorship, sovereignty, and the shrinking space for free expression in southern Africa. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>When freedom of expression hit a wall in Zambia</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zambia abruptly canceled an international conference on human rights in the digital age — allegedly after Chinese interference. Questions are now swirling about censorship, sovereignty, and the shrinking space for free expression in southern Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana’s decision to walk away from a multi-million-dollar US health deal is getting a lot of attention and praise across Africa. What exactly was Ghana asked to sign? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:04</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ghana’s decision to walk away from a multi-million-dollar US health deal is getting a lot of attention and praise across Africa. What exactly was Ghana asked to sign?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How South Africa's corrupt top cops are ruining law enforcement efforts</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The increasingly close ties between politicians, criminal networks and police has eroded belief in South Africa's justice system, and given rise to fears of deeply embedded corruption. We look at how South Africans are dealing with the jaw-dropping allegations. Host Eddy Micah talks to policing researcher David Bruce, and DW's Nontokozo Mchunu in Cape Town. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How South Africa's corrupt top cops are ruining law enforcement efforts</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The increasingly close ties between politicians, criminal networks and police has eroded belief in South Africa's justice system, and given rise to fears of deeply embedded corruption. We look at how South Africans are dealing with the jaw-dropping allegations. Host Eddy Micah talks to policing researcher David Bruce, and DW's Nontokozo Mchunu in Cape Town.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Who will speak up for Nigeria's street children?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When children are restrained and flogged in public and those who try to protect them are attacked, the question is no longer about street life. It’s about human rights, dignity, and whether society sees these children as people in need of care or problems to be pushed out of sight. Adwoa Domena speaks to James Okina, founder of Street Priests Inc, and DW's Azeezat Abiola Olaoluwa. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Who will speak up for Nigeria's street children?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When children are restrained and flogged in public and those who try to protect them are attacked, the question is no longer about street life. It’s about human rights, dignity, and whether society sees these children as people in need of care or problems to be pushed out of sight. Adwoa Domena speaks to James Okina, founder of Street Priests Inc, and DW's Azeezat Abiola Olaoluwa.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>After the inquiry: Is justice still possible in Tanzania?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[An inquiry set up by the Tanzanian government to investigate the 2025 election unrest revealed that at least 518 people died of unnatural causes. However, it failed to indicate who was responsible for the deaths, recommending further investigations. Eddy Micah Jnr speaks with senior researcher in the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch, Oryem Nyeko, to delve deeper into the pursuit of justice. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>After the inquiry: Is justice still possible in Tanzania?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Running on empty: Malawi's fuel crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Malawi's fuel crisis is probably severe than anywhere in Africa. The government has been forced to sell of precious gold reserves to buy fuel to keep hospitals and agriculture running. How are Malawians coping and is there a solution? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks with Michael Kaiyatsa, a human rights activist and head of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha in Lilongwe. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Running on empty: Malawi's fuel crisis</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:14</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Ghana's uphill battle to defeat Malaria</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Nigeria divided over reintegrating Boko Haram fighters</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Nigerian military says ex–Boko Haram fighters deserve a second chance. Many Nigerians disagree. We explore the backlash and what's at stake. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nigeria divided over reintegrating Boko Haram fighters</itunes:title>
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		<title>Pope Leo in Cameroon: Faith, power and politics</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV has drawn huge crowds in Cameroon, calling for peace and condemning corruption. His message is stirring both hope and debate. So can faith help shape Cameroon's political future? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Pope Leo in Cameroon: Faith, power and politics</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>26:26</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Zambia police recruitment secrecy sparks demands for answers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A leaked memo and quiet call-ups saw thousands report for police training without public notice. Authorities call it internal, but critics say the secrecy undermines trust and accountability. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Zambia police recruitment secrecy sparks demands for answers</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A leaked memo and quiet call-ups saw thousands report for police training without public notice. Authorities call it internal, but critics say the secrecy undermines trust and accountability.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda's opposition under pressure as NRM expands power</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uganda's ruling NRM, led by President Yoweri Museveni, is drawing in opposition and independent MPs. With defections rising and parties divided, critics warn Uganda's multiparty democracy is being hollowed out. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Uganda's opposition under pressure as NRM expands power</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uganda's ruling NRM, led by President Yoweri Museveni, is drawing in opposition and independent MPs. With defections rising and parties divided, critics warn Uganda's multiparty democracy is being hollowed out.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What was the Sudan conference in Berlin about?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Sudan's war enters its third year, a generation of children is growing up knowing nothing but violence, hunger, and displacement. This week, Germany convened governments, UN agencies and aid groups to step up the response. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What was the Sudan conference in Berlin about?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Sudan's war enters its third year, a generation of children is growing up knowing nothing but violence, hunger, and displacement. This week, Germany convened governments, UN agencies and aid groups to step up the response.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why Nigerian insecurity matters beyond its borders</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria's counterterrorism strategy is under intense scrutiny following the killing of dozens of civilians in a recent military airstrike on terrorists. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why Nigerian insecurity matters beyond its borders</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:30</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Detention, democracy and dissent in Tanzania</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's main opposition leader, has spent a year in detention. What does that say about democracy and human rights in the country? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Detention, democracy and dissent in Tanzania</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's main opposition leader, has spent a year in detention. What does that say about democracy and human rights in the country?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Digital trade deadlock: What’s at stake for Africa?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As countries prepare to introduce possible tariffs on everything from cloud services to cross‑border e‑commerce, concerns are rising over what this could mean for Africa's fast‑growing digital markets. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Digital trade deadlock: What’s at stake for Africa?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As countries prepare to introduce possible tariffs on everything from cloud services to cross‑border e‑commerce, concerns are rising over what this could mean for Africa's fast‑growing digital markets.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why Igbo 'kings' outside Nigeria spark controversy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leaders in Nigeria and South Africa say the title "Igbo king" and related coronations outside Nigeria have no authority. Is this cultural confusion — or does it point to a deeper clash over identity and power? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Igbo 'kings' outside Nigeria spark controversy</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>25:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leaders in Nigeria and South Africa say the title "Igbo king" and related coronations outside Nigeria have no authority. Is this cultural confusion — or does it point to a deeper clash over identity and power?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why violence keeps returning to Nigeria's Plateau state</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deadly attacks in Jos have once again triggered a heavy security response. Why does Nigeria's Plateau State repeatedly fall back into violence, and what could finally break the cycle? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why violence keeps returning to Nigeria's Plateau state</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Deadly attacks in Jos have once again triggered a heavy security response. Why does Nigeria's Plateau State repeatedly fall back into violence, and what could finally break the cycle?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Remembering Rwanda's 1994 genocide</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On April 7 each year, the world honors more than 1 million people murdered during the 100‑day genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994. The day calls for remembrance, support for survivors, and renewed resolve to prevent atrocities. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Remembering Rwanda's 1994 genocide</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On April 7 each year, the world honors more than 1 million people murdered during the 100‑day genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994. The day calls for remembrance, support for survivors, and renewed resolve to prevent atrocities.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Zambia bets on growth after years of reform</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zambia is emerging as one of southern Africa's fastest‑growing economies. As mining booms and farms recover, can years of reform finally deliver lasting stability? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zambia bets on growth after years of reform</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zambia is emerging as one of southern Africa's fastest‑growing economies. As mining booms and farms recover, can years of reform finally deliver lasting stability?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Autism Awareness Day: Nigeria launches biggest screening</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria is marking World Autism Day with its biggest-ever screening drive. The nationwide initiative, "Spark a Spectrum of Possibilities 2026," offers free screenings and consultations aiming to improve early diagnosis and support for thousands of children. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to autism campaigner Maria Okafor, founder of the RBM Autism Foundation, and DW's Kunle Babs in Abuja. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Autism Awareness Day: Nigeria launches biggest screening</itunes:title>
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		<title>Zimbabwe split over electoral reforms</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's constitutional reform push is sparking intense debate. Critics warn it could extend President Mnangagwa's term and significantly impact how leaders are chosen, but supporters say it will stabilize the country. As public hearings continue, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with activist Namatai Kwekweza and DW correspondent Columbus Mavhunga to unpack what it means for ordinary Zimbabweans. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Zimbabwe split over electoral reforms</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In some Nigerian communities, a harmful practice known as 'money marriage,' where young girls are given away to settle family debts, persists. Though outlawed, the tradition is driven by poverty, social pressure, and weak enforcement. What can be done to stop it? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and gender consultant Hassana Maina, alongside DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Zimbabwe fares double as fuel prices soar</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fuel hikes in Zimbabwe have pushed petrol above $2 a liter and forced transport fares to double, deepening the cost-of-living crisis and leaving many struggling to keep up with rising daily expenses. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zimbabwe fares double as fuel prices soar</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>24:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fuel hikes in Zimbabwe have pushed petrol above $2 a liter and forced transport fares to double, deepening the cost-of-living crisis and leaving many struggling to keep up with rising daily expenses.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>TB surge in Southern Africa: Why cases are rising</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite being curable, tuberculosis (TB) is spreading fast in South Africa and Mozambique. What's driving the rise, and what solutions lie in communities themselves? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>TB surge in Southern Africa: Why cases are rising</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Despite being curable, tuberculosis (TB) is spreading fast in South Africa and Mozambique. What's driving the rise, and what solutions lie in communities themselves?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Under pressure: LGBTQ+ crackdown in Ghana and Senegal</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1658081</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Under pressure: LGBTQ+ crackdown in Ghana and Senegal</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Maiduguri attacks: What they signal for Nigeria</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Maiduguri attacks: What they signal for Nigeria</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>26:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Guinea's border tensions: Can ECOWAS calm it?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Guinea's border tensions: Can ECOWAS calm it?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda: Is vocational training a sustainable alternative to classic schooling?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda: Is vocational training a sustainable alternative to classic schooling?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria's security crisis: Can 'state police' fix it?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigeria's security crisis: Can 'state police' fix it?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why South Africans are stranded in the Gulf</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why South Africans are stranded in the Gulf</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>30 years after Beijing Declaration: Should women celebrate?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>30 years after Beijing Declaration: Should women celebrate?</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Can the army curb South Africa's organized crime wave?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As organized crime surges, South Africa is turning to the army for support. But can soldiers succeed where policing has struggled, or is the country risking escalation? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can the army curb South Africa's organized crime wave?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Are South Africa's menstrual products putting users at risk?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new study has detected hormone‑disrupting chemicals in menstrual products sold in South Africa. With links to infertility and other health risks, experts are urging tighter regulation. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Are South Africa's menstrual products putting users at risk?</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>How the US-Israel war with Iran is reshaping Africa</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US-Israel war with Iran is pushing up fuel costs, slowing shipping, and raising security risks across Africa. We break down how the fallout is hitting trade, energy, and stability across the continent. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How the US-Israel war with Iran is reshaping Africa</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US-Israel war with Iran is pushing up fuel costs, slowing shipping, and raising security risks across Africa. We break down how the fallout is hitting trade, energy, and stability across the continent.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Malawi bans dual jobs for health workers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Malawi has banned health workers from holding dual roles in public and private facilities, aiming to curb corruption and boost accountability. Doctors say the move could hurt care and plan to challenge it. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Malawi bans dual jobs for health workers</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Malawi has banned health workers from holding dual roles in public and private facilities, aiming to curb corruption and boost accountability. Doctors say the move could hurt care and plan to challenge it.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>EU lifts sanctions on Zimbabwe — What next?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>EU lifts sanctions on Zimbabwe — What next?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Ghana's cocoa price slash sparks outrage</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana's cocoa industry is facing a major shake-up after the government slashed the producer price by 28%. It's a heavy blow for many of the country's 800,000 cocoa farmers. But officials say they were forced into the decision after global cocoa prices plunged. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Nana Aduna II of the Ghana National Association of Cocoa farmers and DW correspondent Eric Mawuena Egbeta. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ghana's cocoa price slash sparks outrage</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ghana's cocoa industry is facing a major shake-up after the government slashed the producer price by 28%. It's a heavy blow for many of the country's 800,000 cocoa farmers. But officials say they were forced into the decision after global cocoa prices plunged. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Nana Aduna II of the Ghana National Association of Cocoa farmers and DW correspondent Eric Mawuena Egbeta.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Kenya-Somalia border reopening sparks fears</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kenya plans to reopen key border crossings with Somalia 15 years after attacks blamed on Al-Shabab extremists forced its closure. The move that is intended to boost trade and reunite families has sparked security concerns. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Kenya-Somalia border reopening sparks fears</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kenya plans to reopen key border crossings with Somalia 15 years after attacks blamed on Al-Shabab extremists forced its closure. The move that is intended to boost trade and reunite families has sparked security concerns.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How did 1,000 Kenyans end up in Russia's war on Ukraine?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly 1,000 citizens of Kenya have reportedly been lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Now, their families are pressing the government to intervene while it pushes Moscow for answers. But how did so many young job seekers end up on the frontlines of a foreign war? Eddy Micah Jr speaks with Dr. Edgar Githua, an international relations expert, and DW correspondent in Nairobi, Felix Maringa. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How did 1,000 Kenyans end up in Russia's war on Ukraine?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:11</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What's behind Zimbabwe's surging divorce rate?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zimbabweans are marrying more — yet also divorcing faster. We unpack why nearly 4,000 couples filed for divorce in 2025, and what shifting gender roles, migration, and digital life reveal about the future of relationships. AfricaLink host Adwoa Domena speaks to Reverend Isaac Soda, a family and marriage counselor, and DW's Privilege Musvanhiri in Harare. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What's behind Zimbabwe's surging divorce rate?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>What's next for African Union as Burundi assumes rotating chair?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[African leaders at the annual AU summit in Addis Ababa, discussed escalating conflicts in the Horn of Africa, Great Lakes region, the Sahel, and political tensions in Cameroon and South Sudan. Water security was named the theme of 2026. Host Eddy Micah Jnr speaks with DW's Eskinder Azmatch in Ethiopia, and Moussa Soumahoro, a researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, for insights. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What's next for African Union as Burundi assumes rotating chair?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why visa-free travel across Africa remains a pipe dream</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why visa-free travel across Africa remains a pipe dream</itunes:title>
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		<title>Ramaphosa optimistic in national address as South Africa's crises worsen</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africans heard this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA) amid deepening water shortages, a stagnating economy, and rising political tension. Seeking to calm frustration and uncertainty, President Cyril Ramaphosa struck an optimistic tone. AfricaLink host Adwoa Domena speaks to political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast and DW's Thuso Khumalo to unpack whether the president succeeded. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Ramaphosa optimistic in national address as South Africa's crises worsen</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>World Radio Day: Can AI replace radio voices?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence is entering the radio studio — but what does that mean for trust, authenticity, and the future of broadcasting? With synthetic voices becoming harder to distinguish from real presenters, many listeners are asking how they can trust what they hear. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with DW's Editorial AI Manager Jasper Steinlein in Berlin and DW reporter Eric Mawuena in Accra. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>World Radio Day: Can AI replace radio voices?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:07</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Is South Africa drifting from Washington to Beijing?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa recently signed a framework economic partnership agreement with Beijing. It comes as the US renewed AGOA for just one more year. Will South Africa stick with Washington or move toward China's expanding market? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Dr Emmanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies an DW's Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is South Africa drifting from Washington to Beijing?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Nigeria's security crisis: What's the way out?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria faces one of its most turbulent security periods in recent years. From extremist violence to mass abductions and the killing of nearly 170 people in Kwara state, the country is struggling to contain a crisis that keeps worsening. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with security expert Fola Aina and DW's Ben Adam Shemang to unpack what it will take for Nigeria to restore security. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nigeria's security crisis: What's the way out?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigeria faces one of its most turbulent security periods in recent years. From extremist violence to mass abductions and the killing of nearly 170 people in Kwara state, the country is struggling to contain a crisis that keeps worsening. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with security expert Fola Aina and DW's Ben Adam Shemang to unpack what it will take for Nigeria to restore security.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Zimbabwe's inflation drop: Fluke or for real?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1644096</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation for the first time since the late 1980s, with official figures showing a drop to 4.1% in January 2026. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with economist Happiness Zengeni and DW's correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri in Harare to examine how this turnaround happened in a country known for its hyperinflation, and whether the gains would be short-lived. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Zimbabwe's inflation drop: Fluke or for real?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation for the first time since the late 1980s, with official figures showing a drop to 4.1% in January 2026. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with economist Happiness Zengeni and DW's correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri in Harare to examine how this turnaround happened in a country known for its hyperinflation, and whether the gains would be short-lived.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Malawi: Paternity test push sparks tension</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A surge in paternity testing is catching Malawians off guard and raising fears of family rifts. Why are clinics urging more tests, and what does this trend mean for trust and modern relationships? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Malawi: Paternity test push sparks tension</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A surge in paternity testing is catching Malawians off guard and raising fears of family rifts. Why are clinics urging more tests, and what does this trend mean for trust and modern relationships?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Have some elections become an empty ritual?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Africa has witnessed a troubling pattern: elections overshadowed by allegations of fraud, rising post-electoral violence, crackdowns on dissent, and leaders clinging to power for decades. Citizens and opposition movements cry foul while international observers warn of democratic backsliding. But are they doing enough? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Have some elections become an empty ritual?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>29:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Africa has witnessed a troubling pattern: elections overshadowed by allegations of fraud, rising post-electoral violence, crackdowns on dissent, and leaders clinging to power for decades. Citizens and opposition movements cry foul while international observers warn of democratic backsliding. But are they doing enough?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How Fela Kuti made Grammy history</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decades after his death, Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to earn a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. We look at why this posthumous recognition matters for his legacy and for African music. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Fela Kuti made Grammy history</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Decades after his death, Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to earn a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. We look at why this posthumous recognition matters for his legacy and for African music.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Africa ready for a World Parliament?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new survey spanning 101 countries shows growing interest for a citizen‑elected World Parliament, especially among youth and communities that feel left out of national politics. With support strongest in Sub‑Saharan Africa, is the world quietly warming to global democracy? Eddy Micah jr. speaks to Andreas Bummel, Executive Director of Democracy Without Borders and DW's Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Africa ready for a World Parliament?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:40</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Staying afloat: Can Southern Africa break the flood cycle?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weeks of torrential rains have battered Southern Africa, claiming more than 200 people and displacing over 400,000 across Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. As swollen rivers swept through communities, washing away homes, roads, and bridges, is there a way out? DW's Eddy Micah jr speaks with Jasper Knight, a climatologist at Witwatersrand University and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Staying afloat: Can Southern Africa break the flood cycle?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Jollof, jokes, and jostling: IShowSpeed in Ghana vs Nigeria</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1640681</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[American YouTube streamer IShowSpeed has recently been making major waves on social media during his Africa tour. His visits to Nigeria and Ghana have fueled friendly rivalry, especially over food, lifestyle, and hospitality. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Ameyaw Debrah, an entertainment and lifestyle blogger and social media influencer and Olisa Chukwumah, DW's correspondent in Accra, Ghana. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Jollof, jokes, and jostling: IShowSpeed in Ghana vs Nigeria</itunes:title>
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		<title>Why do young Gambians keep risking their lives to reach Europe?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why do young Gambians keep risking their lives to reach Europe?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Ghana's gun problem: Can amnesty help?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana's "Silencing the Guns" amnesty program has collected just 2,000 weapons — a tiny fraction of the estimated 1.2 million unregistered firearms circulating nationwide. AfricaLink host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to security analyst Solomon Okai, and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk, about why Ghana's government is doubling down, and whether the public trusts the initiative enough to participate. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ghana's gun problem: Can amnesty help?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:26</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How one tragedy put Nigeria's healthcare in the spotlight</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How one tragedy put Nigeria's healthcare in the spotlight</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:38</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Is Ghana better off under President Mahama?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has marked one year in office after a historic political comeback. While economic indicators show signs of recovery, the opposition says major campaign promises remain unfulfilled. On this AfricaLink episode, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Dr. John Osae Kwapong of CDD-Ghana and DW correspondent Eric Mawuena Egbeta to assess the public perception. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Ghana better off under President Mahama?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why Senegal's AFCON victory isn't so 'sweet'</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[AFCON 2025 ended in dramatic fashion with Senegal's 1-0 victory against Morocco. Fans and players were thrown into suspense by a late walkout by some Senegalese players and a missed penalty by top Moroccan scorer Brahim Diaz. On this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena breaks down the chaos with sports analyst Peace Diane from Uganda and DW's Samson Omale in Nigeria. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Senegal's AFCON victory isn't so 'sweet'</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:20</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Uganda: Museveni's contested 2026 election victory</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uganda's President Museveni was declared winner of the January 15 election. Opposition candidates, including Bobi Wine, say the election was far from free and fair. On this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks with DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala and MP Paul Omara to unpack what really happened on election day and what Museveni's seventh term could mean for Uganda's democratic future. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda: Museveni's contested 2026 election victory</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Israel's recognition of Somaliland: What's the endgame?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Israel's recognition of Somaliland is fueling protests in Somalia and straining regional diplomacy. Is this about sovereignty or a bigger strategic realignment in the Horn of Africa? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Israel's recognition of Somaliland: What's the endgame?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>23:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Israel's recognition of Somaliland is fueling protests in Somalia and straining regional diplomacy. Is this about sovereignty or a bigger strategic realignment in the Horn of Africa?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Tinubu's tax gamble: Progress or pain for Nigerians?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria is home to 7,200 millionaires and three billionaires — yet tens of millions live below the poverty line. Schools are underfunded, hospitals are overcrowded, and infrastructure is crumbling. As Nigeria's billionaires' fortunes grew significantly in 2025, the question is not just how much wealth Nigeria has — but who is paying to fix the country, and who is not. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tinubu's tax gamble: Progress or pain for Nigerians?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>29:52</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Uganda votes under blackout as Museveni eyes 7th term</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uganda's election has been marked by an internet blackout, delays, and heavy security as President Yoweri Museveni pushes to extend his 40-year grip on power. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda votes under blackout as Museveni eyes 7th term</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>22:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uganda's election has been marked by an internet blackout, delays, and heavy security as President Yoweri Museveni pushes to extend his 40-year grip on power.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda set for a tense vote</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The road to Uganda's election day is anything but calm. With political tensions rising, authorities shutting down internet access, and calls for restraint growing louder, the country is bracing for a decisive moment. On this AfricaLink Podcast, DW's Isaac Mugabi joins us from Kampala to unpack the power struggles, public anxiety, and hopes shaping Uganda's political landscape. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda set for a tense vote</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:36</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why do New Year's resolutions fail so quickly?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every January, millions promise to eat healthier, exercise more, or save money. Yet research shows most abandon these goals before February. On today's AfricaLink Podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta and life coach Amma Ansah about the psychology behind goal-setting, why discipline often beats motivation, and how small process-based habits can make change stick. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why do New Year's resolutions fail so quickly?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>25:46</itunes:duration>
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		<title>South Africa condemns US capture of Maduro</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Uganda 2026 elections: What's at stake?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Uganda's 2026 elections near, activists and lawyers fight to defend human rights amid growing pressure. How are civil society groups holding the line? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Uganda's 2026 elections near, activists and lawyers fight to defend human rights amid growing pressure. How are civil society groups holding the line?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Sahel nations unite to battle extremism</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new Sahel alliance takes on insurgent violence. Will Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso's joint force change the game or fall short? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Sahel nations unite to battle extremism</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>29:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new Sahel alliance takes on insurgent violence. Will Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso's joint force change the game or fall short?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria's 2026 economic vision explained</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria is gearing up for a major economic shift — one built on innovation, investment, and opportunity. Will Nigeria's 2026 agenda reshape industries, empower youth, and spark new growth? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nigeria's 2026 economic vision explained</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigeria is gearing up for a major economic shift — one built on innovation, investment, and opportunity. Will Nigeria's 2026 agenda reshape industries, empower youth, and spark new growth?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda's debt burden: Who pays the price?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1632116</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uganda has approved a controversial loan of UGX 9 trillion ($2.5 billion), sparking concerns over the country's soaring public debt. Analysts fear citizens may bear the brunt through cuts in essential services and mounting economic pressure. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda's debt burden: Who pays the price?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>25:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uganda has approved a controversial loan of UGX 9 trillion ($2.5 billion), sparking concerns over the country's soaring public debt. Analysts fear citizens may bear the brunt through cuts in essential services and mounting economic pressure.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Burundi's growing influence in the Congo conflict</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new player is reshaping the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — and it’s not who most people are watching. Burundi's cooperation with the government is deepening while global attention focuses on the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group fighting Kinshasa. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to analyst Daniel van Dalen and DW's Alex Ngarambe. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Burundi's growing influence in the Congo conflict</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>26:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new player is reshaping the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — and it’s not who most people are watching. Burundi's cooperation with the government is deepening while global attention focuses on the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group fighting Kinshasa. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to analyst Daniel van Dalen and DW's Alex Ngarambe.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ghana vs. Nigeria: Who owns 'Detty December'?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's now synonymous with music, festivals, and non-stop year-end celebrations. But beyond the glitter, Ghana and Nigeria are competing for bragging rights, tourism revenue, and cultural influence. AfricaLink host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to Ghanaian entertainment analyst Erskine Whyte, and DW's Nigeria correspondent Abiodun Jamiu to explore what pulls the diaspora back home to party. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Ghana vs. Nigeria: Who owns 'Detty December'?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's now synonymous with music, festivals, and non-stop year-end celebrations. But beyond the glitter, Ghana and Nigeria are competing for bragging rights, tourism revenue, and cultural influence. AfricaLink host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to Ghanaian entertainment analyst Erskine Whyte, and DW's Nigeria correspondent Abiodun Jamiu to explore what pulls the diaspora back home to party.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Will US strikes curb terror in Nigeria?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just after Christmas, the United States targeted ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria. Coordinated with Abuja, the airstrikes signal a major shift in Nigeria's approach to foreign military involvement. AfricaLink host Chinaza Samuel speaks with DW's Ben Adam Shemang and analyst Zuwaqhu Bonat to unpack what happened, and how these event sets the tone for Nigeria's fight against terror. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Will US strikes curb terror in Nigeria?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:24</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Is AFCON 2025 living up to hype?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Africa's marquee football tournament has kicked off in Morocco, with all the stars and dazzling talent in. But there have been few goals, some dull matches and empty seats. Is AFCON delivering on its promise, or is there just too much football on tap? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with African football analyst Ayomide Oguntimehin, and DW correspondent Samson Omale. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is AFCON 2025 living up to hype?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Africa's marquee football tournament has kicked off in Morocco, with all the stars and dazzling talent in. But there have been few goals, some dull matches and empty seats. Is AFCON delivering on its promise, or is there just too much football on tap? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with African football analyst Ayomide Oguntimehin, and DW correspondent Samson Omale.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Has Christmas Celebrations Changed in Africa?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Across Africa, Christmas has long been a cherished time for families to return home, reconnect, share joy, and mend broken bonds. It’s a season of laughter, love, and togetherness. Yet, for those seen as the “well-off” in the family, the festivities can come up with heavy financial expectations. So, has the way we celebrate Christmas evolved in your country? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Has Christmas Celebrations Changed in Africa?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>26:15</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Zimbabwe's big business gamble</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe will require foreign-owned businesses in some sectors to transfer majority control to Zimbabwean citizens within three years. It aims to uplift local enterprises, but critics say it will drive away foreign investment. AfricaLink host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to economist Takudzwa Kudenga and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri on how this policy may sink or save Zimbabwe's economy. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zimbabwe's big business gamble</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:26</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Can Tanzania's security forces be brought to book after post-election chaos?</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Nigeria: Why getting home for Christmas is hard for many</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nigeria: Why getting home for Christmas is hard for many</itunes:title>
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		<title>Malawi school fire crisis: What's fueling the unrest?</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Malawi school fire crisis: What's fueling the unrest?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Trump targets Somali community in Minnesota raids</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown hits Minnesota's Somali community, sparking outrage and fears of mass deportations. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Trump targets Somali community in Minnesota raids</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>US new security strategy: Good or bad for Africa?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For decades, US policy in Africa has centered on aid and development. But what if the future lies in trade, investment, and strategic partnerships? Adwoa Domena speaks to Dr. Samuel Afriyie, political and international relations expert and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta in Accra. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>US new security strategy: Good or bad for Africa?</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For decades, US policy in Africa has centered on aid and development. But what if the future lies in trade, investment, and strategic partnerships? Adwoa Domena speaks to Dr. Samuel Afriyie, political and international relations expert and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta in Accra.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ghana's bid to 'make math great again' in class</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2025, more than half of Ghana's high school certificate exam candidates failed in mathematics, marking the worst performance in seven years. What went wrong? Was it the curriculum, teaching methods, or the crackdown on exam malpractice? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Divine Kpe, an Education Research and Policy Analyst, and DW correspondent in Accra, Ghana, Adwoa Tenkorama Domena. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Ghana's bid to 'make math great again' in class</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 2025, more than half of Ghana's high school certificate exam candidates failed in mathematics, marking the worst performance in seven years. What went wrong? Was it the curriculum, teaching methods, or the crackdown on exam malpractice? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Divine Kpe, an Education Research and Policy Analyst, and DW correspondent in Accra, Ghana, Adwoa Tenkorama Domena.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria's hair debate: Natural or wigs?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A viral video of Malian model Zahra Haidara burning her wigs has reignited Nigeria's long-running conversation about natural versus artificial hair. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW's Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos, loctician Chukwu Ngozi Blessing and wig stylist Taade Peters to explore why this debate matters — from billion-dollar wig sales to regional pageants banning extensions to promote natural beauty. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nigeria's hair debate: Natural or wigs?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A viral video of Malian model Zahra Haidara burning her wigs has reignited Nigeria's long-running conversation about natural versus artificial hair. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW's Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos, loctician Chukwu Ngozi Blessing and wig stylist Taade Peters to explore why this debate matters — from billion-dollar wig sales to regional pageants banning extensions to promote natural beauty.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda's human rights crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Human Rights Day, Uganda is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. New laws criminalize identifying with the LGBTQ+, activists are tracked, and journalists are silenced — long before the January 2026 elections. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Sarah Bireete and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala about shrinking civic space, silenced dissent, and the fear shaping daily life. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Uganda's human rights crisis</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Rwanda-Congo deal: Peace or illusion?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rwanda and the DRC signed a US-brokered peace deal under Trump, but clashes continue on the ground. Observers warn that the agreement may prioritize US access to Congo's minerals over real peace. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Rwanda-Congo deal: Peace or illusion?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rwanda and the DRC signed a US-brokered peace deal under Trump, but clashes continue on the ground. Observers warn that the agreement may prioritize US access to Congo's minerals over real peace.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why Nigeria gave asylum to Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria's asylum for Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader has sparked debate. What does it mean for West Africa's fragile democracies? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Nigeria gave asylum to Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigeria's asylum for Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader has sparked debate. What does it mean for West Africa's fragile democracies?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda's marriage exodus: Why women are walking away</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do marriages fall apart, who pays the price, and what actually helps couples in Uganda stay together? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda's marriage exodus: Why women are walking away</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do marriages fall apart, who pays the price, and what actually helps couples in Uganda stay together?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How Kenya fights HIV with tech and activism</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From digital tools to village activists, Kenya is rewriting the HIV story — combining technology and community action to fight stigma and save lives. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Kenya fights HIV with tech and activism</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:39</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From digital tools to village activists, Kenya is rewriting the HIV story — combining technology and community action to fight stigma and save lives.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ghana confronts sexual harassment crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana faces a sexual harassment crisis in schools, with alarming rates among female students. During 16 Days of Activism, what steps can curb abuse and safeguard women and girls? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ghana confronts sexual harassment crisis</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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