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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Can a new map change how the world sees Africa?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kidnapping has become a growing business in Nigeria, with thousands abducted for ransom. Lucy Riley speaks to SBM analyst David Olujinmi and DW's Olise Chukwumah about how Nigeria's kidnapping economy funds terrorism. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism</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>25:09</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana wants more than just gold sales, as the government pushes for local processing and greater value addition. Lucy Riley finds out more with mining consultant Seth Worlashime and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta in Accra. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports?</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>
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		<title>Can Zambia's Hichilema unite a divided nation?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term after a disputed election. With economic hardship and a weakened opposition, can he bridge deep divisions and unite Zambia? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can Zambia's Hichilema unite a divided nation?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term after a disputed election. With economic hardship and a weakened opposition, can he bridge deep divisions and unite Zambia?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria Football Federation faces leadership crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Corruption allegations, unpaid players and poor results have plunged the Nigeria Football Federation into crisis. Does the leadership walkout signal real reform or just a reshuffle? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nigeria Football Federation faces leadership crisis</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>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Corruption allegations, unpaid players and poor results have plunged the Nigeria Football Federation into crisis. Does the leadership walkout signal real reform or just a reshuffle?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can Africa's bold ideas become real change?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leaders and young people met at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to rethink Africa's leadership and institutions. But can ambitious ideas move beyond debate and deliver real change? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can Africa's bold ideas become real change?</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>25:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leaders and young people met at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to rethink Africa's leadership and institutions. But can ambitious ideas move beyond debate and deliver real change?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria's floods: Can demolishing buildings stop the destruction?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flooding is a recurring issue across Nigeria, with communities in 33 states at high risk. Poor waste disposal, blocked drains, rapid urbanization and construction on waterways are among the factors making the problem worse. After the recent flooding in Abuja, authorities have turned to demolitions — but can tearing down buildings really prevent future floods? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigeria's floods: Can demolishing buildings stop the destruction?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Liberia's role in Trump's deportation strategy</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1711708</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some US deportees reportedly refused to disembark in Liberia. Why is the African country taking up to 1,200 people under one of the Trump administration's largest third-country deportation deals? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Liberia's role in Trump's deportation strategy</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>24:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some US deportees reportedly refused to disembark in Liberia. Why is the African country taking up to 1,200 people under one of the Trump administration's largest third-country deportation deals?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why are tiny African ants being smuggled abroad?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wildlife trafficking is usually associated with elephants and rhinos. But in East Africa, a much smaller creature is becoming part of the illegal trade: the Giant African Harvester Ant. A single queen can fetch €200. But these ants still play a vital role in their ecosystems. Lucy Riley speaks with ant expert Dino Martins and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the growing trade in African ants. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why are tiny African ants being smuggled abroad?</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>25:14</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wildlife trafficking is usually associated with elephants and rhinos. But in East Africa, a much smaller creature is becoming part of the illegal trade: the Giant African Harvester Ant. A single queen can fetch €200. But these ants still play a vital role in their ecosystems. Lucy Riley speaks with ant expert Dino Martins and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the growing trade in African ants.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Cameroon: Who held power in Biya's absence?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after 73 days abroad. But his prolonged absence and a major military reshuffle have raised questions about growing power struggles within the country. Political analyst Quinivet Jokem and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka in Yaounde join us to discuss what all this means for Cameroon. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Cameroon: Who held power in Biya's absence?</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>Cameroon's youth caught in Russia's war recruitment drive</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thousands of Africans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with Cameroon identified among the major sources of recruits. In April, Cameroon confirmed that 16 of its nationals had been killed while serving in the Russian military. But for young people facing limited job opportunities, promises of better pay can make recruitment offers difficult to resist. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Cameroon's youth caught in Russia's war recruitment drive</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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		<title>Can SADC leaders boost growth and regional security?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SADC leaders met in Durban, South Africa to tackle growth, food security and regional stability. Can the summit turn ambitious plans into real results for millions across Southern Africa? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can SADC leaders boost growth and regional security?</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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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Hichilema's second term: What's next for Zambia?</itunes:title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Three months into the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the toll goes beyond deaths. Markets are closing, farms are abandoned and families are losing income. What is Ebola's true economic cost? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Ebola in DR Congo: The hidden economic cost</itunes:title>
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		<title>Can Africa and the Caribbean share a common market?</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can Africa and the Caribbean share a common market?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ghana's President John Mahama wants to foster closer Caribbean ties to AfCFTA when Ghana chairs the African Union next year. Could a transatlantic free-trade market work despite political and logistical hurdles?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Where in the world is Paul Biya?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Where in the world is Paul Biya?</itunes:title>
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		<title>WAFCON final four: Who will be crowned queens?</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>WAFCON final four: Who will be crowned queens?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Women's Africa Cup of Nations is down to its final four. Who has impressed most, which teams can win the title, and what does WAFCON reveal about the future of women's football in Africa?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Rwanda's youth alcohol addiction crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 95% of young people in Rwanda's rehab centers are being treated for alcohol addiction. What's driving the surge, and what can be done to stop it? ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Rwanda's youth alcohol addiction crisis</itunes:title>
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		<title>Uganda's government opponents on trial</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Uganda's government opponents on trial</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>26:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Zambia's civic space under scrutiny ahead of election</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Economic frustration and political dissent in Zimbabwe</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Economic frustration and political dissent in Zimbabwe</itunes:title>
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		<title>How dangerous are Kenya’s political gangs?</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How dangerous are Kenya’s political gangs?</itunes:title>
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		<title>WAFCON 2026: Who will lift Africa's women's football trophy?</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>WAFCON 2026: Who will lift Africa's women's football trophy?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Germany-Africa relations: Equal partners or interest driven?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Germany-Africa relations: Equal partners or interest driven?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Are Nigeria's Boko Haram trials delivering justice?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Boko Haram insurgency has devastated communities across northeastern Nigeria. Ongoing terrorism trials are an important step toward justice for victims, but Human Rights Watch says many proceedings lack due process. In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. discusses with Human Rights Watch researcher Anietie Ewang and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Are Nigeria's Boko Haram trials delivering justice?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Life after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa, many African migrants are trying to rebuild their lives back home. For some, the move meant leaving behind years of hard work. How are they coping with reintegration? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with two returnees, Winniefred Kabiri and Mathias Baguma, the leader of the Ugandan returnees from South Africa and DW correspondent in Uganda, Frank Yiga. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Life after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:23</itunes:duration>
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		<title>'Visit Rwanda': Will Aston Villa's deal boost tourism?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rwanda has doubled down on its "Visit Rwanda" bold sports-marketing strategy, signing a landmark front-of-shirt deal with English premiership side Aston Villa worth up to £20 million annually. But can these partnerships reshape Rwanda's international image leveraging football's global stage? Eddy Micah Jnr speaks to Dr Alphonse Habimana, tourism expert and analyst and DW's Alex Ngarambe. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>'Visit Rwanda': Will Aston Villa's deal boost tourism?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>22:29</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Community service over prison: Ghana's bold justice reform</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana's Parliament has passed the Community Service Bill 2026, introducing an alternative to custodial sentences for eligible offenders. The reform aims to ease prison overcrowding, reduce the cost of incarceration and promote rehabilitation. But will the new system deliver results? Eddy Micah Jr. discusses the implications with law lecturer Christian Malm Hesse and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Community service over prison: Ghana's bold justice reform</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Uganda: Why democratic principles are being eroded</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uganda's democracy is in decline under increasing pressure. But what's driving this trend? DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with policy analyst Godber Tumushabe and DW correspondent Frank Yiga about what this could mean for Uganda's future ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Uganda: Why democratic principles are being eroded</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>26:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uganda's democracy is in decline under increasing pressure. But what's driving this trend? DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with policy analyst Godber Tumushabe and DW correspondent Frank Yiga about what this could mean for Uganda's future]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Who was behind Nigeria's fake 'presidential' agency?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A purported government agency. An alleged fake appointment. A scandal now at the center of a growing corruption investigation. President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the fake government agency PFIPC to find out who enabled it to operate. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena is joined by former banker and management consultant Dale Emmanuel Bagaiya and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Who was behind Nigeria's fake 'presidential' agency?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>23:50</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Mandela Day: Has South Africa failed his vision?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Mandela Day, South Africa's record is under scrutiny. Xenophobic attacks, migrant repatriations, high unemployment and deep inequality raise a difficult question: what would Mandela say today? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Mandela Day: Has South Africa failed his vision?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Mandela Day, South Africa's record is under scrutiny. Xenophobic attacks, migrant repatriations, high unemployment and deep inequality raise a difficult question: what would Mandela say today?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Malawi returnees: Rebuilding life after South Africa</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thousands of Malawians have returned from South Africa after fleeing insecurity and anti-migrant sentiment. Many came back with nothing. How are they rebuilding their lives and getting back on their feet? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Malawi returnees: Rebuilding life after South 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>26:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thousands of Malawians have returned from South Africa after fleeing insecurity and anti-migrant sentiment. Many came back with nothing. How are they rebuilding their lives and getting back on their feet?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can global rules curb fashion waste in Africa?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world is producing more clothes than ever before, and much of the unwanted surplus ends up in Africa. As Ghana and Kenya grapple with the fallout, can global rules hold the fashion industry accountable? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can global rules curb fashion waste 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>26:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The world is producing more clothes than ever before, and much of the unwanted surplus ends up in Africa. As Ghana and Kenya grapple with the fallout, can global rules hold the fashion industry accountable?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are leaving the ICC</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why are Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quitting the International Criminal Court? Is it a rejection of foreign influence or a blow to justice and accountability in Africa? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are leaving the ICC</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>24:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why are Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quitting the International Criminal Court? Is it a rejection of foreign influence or a blow to justice and accountability in Africa?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa tightens his grip on power</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's parliament has approved constitutional amendments extending presidential terms from five to seven years, and replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. Host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Privilege Musvanhiri and Chiedza Mlingwa, deputy spokesperson for the Constitution Defenders Forum, about the implications of the changes, and what they mean for the future. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa tightens his grip on power</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>25:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's parliament has approved constitutional amendments extending presidential terms from five to seven years, and replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. Host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Privilege Musvanhiri and Chiedza Mlingwa, deputy spokesperson for the Constitution Defenders Forum, about the implications of the changes, and what they mean for the future.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can Ghana's new anti-corruption action plan deliver?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:duration>26:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>After June 30: What next for migrants in South Africa?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>After June 30: What next for migrants in South Africa?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Can President Mahama fix Ghana's perennial Accra floods?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana's capital, Accra, has once again been battered by devastating floods that left at least a dozen people dead. What is behind the recurring floods and can President John Mahama find a lasting solution? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Ing. Abudulai Mahama, Roads and Building Consultant, and DW correspondent Adwoa Domena Tenkorama in Accra. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can President Mahama fix Ghana's perennial Accra floods?</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>
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		<title>World Cup: It's time for Africa</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Africa is enjoying one of its strongest-ever FIFA World Cup campaigns, with a record nine teams reaching the knockout stage. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Ghanaian sports journalist Betty Yawson and DW's Samson Omale about Africa's performances so far, the teams most likely to go further, and whether an African nation can finally lift football's biggest prize. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>World Cup: It's time for Africa</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:08</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Public service in Uganda: Should dual nationality matter?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uganda's latest cabinet appointments have sparked controversy after several nominees were questioned over their dual citizenship. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with Magezi Kirilinju, Communications Officer of the Government Citizens Interaction Center and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala about what dual citizenship means for governance, identity, citizenship and political power. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Public service in Uganda: Should dual nationality matter?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Keir Starmer's exit: What next for UK-Africa relations?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves office, we examine whether his government delivered on its Africa ambitions or let another strategic opportunity slip away. Lucy Riley speaks to Alex Vines, Africa program director at the European Council on Foreign Relations and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker in Johannesburg. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Keir Starmer's exit: What next for UK-Africa relations?</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>25:44</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why are Zambian civil servants piling up debt?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zambia's central bank has raised concerns over growing debt among civil servants, warning that excessive borrowing and loan defaults could pose risks to the country's financial sector. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka about the growing debt burden on civil servants, what's driving it, and whether it could become a major election issue. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why are Zambian civil servants piling up debt?</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's central bank has raised concerns over growing debt among civil servants, warning that excessive borrowing and loan defaults could pose risks to the country's financial sector. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka about the growing debt burden on civil servants, what's driving it, and whether it could become a major election issue.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Kenya's Gen Z protest anniversary: The search for justice</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two years after Kenya's Gen Z-led protests forced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, many families are still waiting for justice. Dozens were killed and hundreds injured. In this AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with activist Beatrice Waithera of the Red Vests Movement and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the fight for accountability—and whether justice is any closer. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kenya's Gen Z protest anniversary: The search for justice</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>25:34</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two years after Kenya's Gen Z-led protests forced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, many families are still waiting for justice. Dozens were killed and hundreds injured. In this AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks with activist Beatrice Waithera of the Red Vests Movement and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the fight for accountability—and whether justice is any closer.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria school kidnapping crisis: Is there a way out?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[School kidnappings are leaving parents fearful and disrupting education across Nigeria. As armed groups increasingly target students and teachers, are schools still safe? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with educationist Uche Ohanele and DW's Ben Shemang in Abuja about the rise in school kidnappings, the impact on children and families, and what must be done to make Nigeria's schools safe again. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nigeria school kidnapping crisis: Is there a way out?</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>South Africa's migration crisis and repatriating Africans</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anti-migrant anger is rising in South Africa, and African governments are responding by bringing citizens home. In Nigeria, the first return flight has already landed, but behind the headlines are migrants forced out by fear. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africa's migration crisis and repatriating Africans</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>How Uganda is holding firm against Ebola</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A fast-moving Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is testing Uganda's border. With cases rising and a lockdown in place, can containment hold before the virus outpaces the response? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How Uganda is holding firm against Ebola</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>26:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A fast-moving Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is testing Uganda's border. With cases rising and a lockdown in place, can containment hold before the virus outpaces the response?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Day of the African Child: Broken or kept promises?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 16 is a reminder for Africa to protect, educate, and empower its children. But still millions of children still face inequality and limited prospects. So what’s going wrong—and who's accountable? In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Tebogo Mashilompane, President of FOSA, and DW’s Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Day of the African Child: Broken or kept promises?</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>26:07</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[June 16 is a reminder for Africa to protect, educate, and empower its children. But still millions of children still face inequality and limited prospects. So what’s going wrong—and who's accountable? In this episode of the AfricaLink Podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Tebogo Mashilompane, President of FOSA, and DW’s Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg.]]></itunes:summary>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026: What are the chances?</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>World Cup 2026: Could this be Africa's moment of glory?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>What if we replace humanitarian aid with opportunities?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[New research from East Africa shows that pairing entrepreneurship support with market access can dramatically boost incomes, savings, and resilience among refugees. In this AfricaLink episode, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Winnie Auma, Chief Operating Officer at Village Enterprise and Frank Yiga in Kampala to explore how the DREAMS program is helping families rebuild their lives. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What if we replace humanitarian aid with opportunities?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Xenophobia in South Africa: A Ghanaian returnee's story</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Xenophobia in South Africa: A Ghanaian returnee's story</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Ethiopia election: Free, fair or flawed?</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: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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						<itunes:title>Senegal crisis: Faye–Sonko split explained</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:29</itunes:duration>
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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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						<itunes:title>Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:37</itunes:duration>
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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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						<itunes:title>Is Pan-Africanism dying or being reborn?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Can Museveni tackle corruption in Uganda's parliament?</title>
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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>
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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>25:36</itunes:duration>
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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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						<itunes:title>Is Nigeria's borrowing helping or hurting citizens?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:20</itunes:duration>
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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>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What Tinubu's second‑term bid means for Nigeria</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:10</itunes:duration>
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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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						<itunes:title>Ebola outbreak: Can Africa hold the line after USAID cuts?</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>24:54</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>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:00</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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						<itunes:title>Zimbabwe land dispute reignites tensions</itunes:title>
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					<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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		<description><![CDATA[Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine, but rights groups want an independent investigation. What does this incident mean for Rwanda's record on civic freedoms? AfricaLink host Lucy Riley speaks with political commentator Jean Baptiste Gasominari, and DW's Alex Ngarambe in Kigali. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Rwanda: Probing death of government critic in prison</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>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine, but rights groups want an independent investigation. What does this incident mean for Rwanda's record on civic freedoms? AfricaLink host Lucy Riley speaks with political commentator Jean Baptiste Gasominari, and DW's Alex Ngarambe in Kigali.]]></itunes:summary>
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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>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tackling 'sex for jobs' practices in Ghana</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>25:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>DR Congo: Tshisekedi hints at third term, vote delay</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1675673</link>
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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>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>DR Congo: Tshisekedi hints at third term, vote delay</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[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?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1675150</link>
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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>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals</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>26:12</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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda's 'foreign agents' bill: Who could be targeted?</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>24:50</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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge</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>25:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>When freedom of expression hit a wall in Zambia</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>25:50</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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal</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>25:04</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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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>After the inquiry: Is justice still possible in Tanzania?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Running on empty: Malawi's fuel crisis</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Running on empty: Malawi's fuel crisis</itunes:title>
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		<title>Ghana's uphill battle to defeat Malaria</title>
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				<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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		<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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		<title>Zambia police recruitment secrecy sparks demands for answers</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:duration>25:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Uganda's opposition under pressure as NRM expands power</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>What was the Sudan conference in Berlin about?</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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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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		<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: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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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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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>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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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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						<itunes:title>Why violence keeps returning to Nigeria's Plateau state</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
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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>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Remembering Rwanda's 1994 genocide</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>25:30</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>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Zambia bets on growth after years of reform</itunes:title>
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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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					<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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		<itunes:duration>25:50</itunes:duration>
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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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<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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		<description><![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. ]]></description>
					<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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		<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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						<itunes:title>Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'</itunes:title>
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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>
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				<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>
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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>
		<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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<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>
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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>
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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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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Uganda: Is vocational training a sustainable alternative to classic schooling?</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Nigeria's security crisis: Can 'state police' fix it?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Why South Africans are stranded in the Gulf</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why South Africans are stranded in the Gulf</itunes:title>
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		<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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		<title>Why Zambia's $1B health deal is under fire</title>
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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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		<description><![CDATA[Thirty years after world leaders adopted the Beijing Declaration, women across Africa are increasingly taking on leadership roles in politics, media, business, and culture. But despite these gains, gender inequality remains. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with DW’s Asumpta Lattus and Amaka Okoye about the progress, barriers that remain and what the next chapter of gender equality could look like. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Can the army curb South Africa's organized crime wave?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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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>
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				<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:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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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>
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				<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>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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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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