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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:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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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>
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					<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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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<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>
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					<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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1647188</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over 160 days, former Ghanaian MP Ras Mubarak traveled overland across 31 African countries, covering 40,000 kilometers. He was campaigning for a visa-free Africa and to push African leaders to embrace continental free movement under the African Union's Agenda 2063. Hosts Eddy Micah Jr and Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talk to Ras Mubarak about his journey and what red-tape remains. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1646731</link>
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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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ramaphosa optimistic in national address as South Africa's crises worsen</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>World Radio Day: Can AI replace radio voices?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1645493</link>
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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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>World Radio Day: Can AI replace radio voices?</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>25:07</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is South Africa drifting from Washington to Beijing?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1644967</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is South Africa drifting from Washington to Beijing?</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[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria's security crisis: What's the way out?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1644531</link>
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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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigeria's security crisis: What's the way out?</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>25:28</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.qa/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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zimbabwe's inflation drop: Fluke or for real?</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>25:06</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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1643050</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Malawi: Paternity test push sparks tension</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>25:11</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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1643029</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1642617</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<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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		<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>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<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>
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		<itunes:duration>24:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Jollof, jokes, and jostling: IShowSpeed in Ghana vs Nigeria</title>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Jollof, jokes, and jostling: IShowSpeed in Ghana vs Nigeria</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>25:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why do young Gambians keep risking their lives to reach Europe?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>25:04</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Each year, hundreds of Gambians die attempting to reach Europe through irregular migration routes. Despite the risks — and repeated government interventions — the numbers continue to rise, especially among young people. Today on AfricaLink, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with migration specialist Mustapha Sonko and DW's Aminata Sanyang to explore what's driving this dangerous journey.]]></itunes:summary>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ghana's gun problem: Can amnesty help?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How one tragedy put Nigeria's healthcare in the spotlight</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1637873</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria's healthcare system is under scrutiny following the death of writer Chimamanda Adichie's infant son. While the family alleges he was denied oxygen and improperly sedated, the hospital denies wrongdoing. DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Dr Agbor Ebuta, Consultant Family Physician and Vice President Medical Initiative for Africa, and DW correspondent in Nigeria, Olisa Chukwumah. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How one tragedy put Nigeria's healthcare in the spotlight</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>25:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigeria's healthcare system is under scrutiny following the death of writer Chimamanda Adichie's infant son. While the family alleges he was denied oxygen and improperly sedated, the hospital denies wrongdoing. DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Dr Agbor Ebuta, Consultant Family Physician and Vice President Medical Initiative for Africa, and DW correspondent in Nigeria, Olisa Chukwumah.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Ghana better off under President Mahama?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1637372</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Ghana better off under President Mahama?</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>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why Senegal's AFCON victory isn't so 'sweet'</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1636895</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Senegal's AFCON victory isn't so 'sweet'</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[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<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>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Israel's recognition of Somaliland: What's the endgame?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1635890</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Israel's recognition of Somaliland: What's the endgame?</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>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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1635821</link>
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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>
		<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>29:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda votes under blackout as Museveni eyes 7th term</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1635550</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda votes under blackout as Museveni eyes 7th term</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>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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1635049</link>
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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>
		<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>24:36</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why do New Year's resolutions fail so quickly?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1634220</link>
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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>
		<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>25:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>South Africa condemns US capture of Maduro</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1633524</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa's ruling ANC has called the US attack on Venezuela an assault on democracy and a serious violation of international law. Opposition parties accuse Pretoria of hypocrisy and inconsistency. What do these divisions mean for South Africa and its place on the global stage? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africa condemns US capture of Maduro</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>26:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa's ruling ANC has called the US attack on Venezuela an assault on democracy and a serious violation of international law. Opposition parties accuse Pretoria of hypocrisy and inconsistency. What do these divisions mean for South Africa and its place on the global stage?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1633476</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Ugandans say President Yoweri Museveni would not win a free and fair election outright. But after four decades in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, economic growth, and the potential for a transfer of power, remains bigger than ever. Lawyer and rights advocate Miria Matembe joins us Under the Baobab to dissect why the 2026 Ugandan general election matters more than ever. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?</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>29:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many Ugandans say President Yoweri Museveni would not win a free and fair election outright. But after four decades in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, economic growth, and the potential for a transfer of power, remains bigger than ever. Lawyer and rights advocate Miria Matembe joins us Under the Baobab to dissect why the 2026 Ugandan general election matters more than ever.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda 2026 elections: What's at stake?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1633210</link>
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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>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda 2026 elections: What's at stake?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p8/logo_2186_20250910_203814_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>26:22</itunes:duration>
		<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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1632806</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Sahel nations unite to battle extremism</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>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>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/2186">AfricaLink</source>
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	<item>
		<title>Nigeria's 2026 economic vision explained</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1632410</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigeria's 2026 economic vision explained</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p8/logo_2186_20250910_203814_1400.jpeg"/>
		<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>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/2186">AfricaLink</source>
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		<title>Uganda's debt burden: Who pays the price?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda's debt burden: Who pays the price?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p8/logo_2186_20250910_203814_1400.jpeg"/>
		<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>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/2186">AfricaLink</source>
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		<title>Burundi's growing influence in the Congo conflict</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1631446</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Burundi's growing influence in the Congo conflict</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p8/logo_2186_20250910_203814_1400.jpeg"/>
		<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>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/2186">AfricaLink</source>
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		<title>Ghana vs. Nigeria: Who owns 'Detty December'?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1631405</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ghana vs. Nigeria: Who owns 'Detty December'?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p8/logo_2186_20250910_203814_1400.jpeg"/>
		<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>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/2186">AfricaLink</source>
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		<title>Will US strikes curb terror in Nigeria?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1631279</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Will US strikes curb terror in Nigeria?</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>25:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is AFCON 2025 living up to hype?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1631171</link>
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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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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is AFCON 2025 living up to hype?</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>25:53</itunes:duration>
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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>
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					<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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1630831</link>
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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>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can Tanzania's security forces be brought to book after post-election chaos?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1630723</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Amnesty International, there's compelling evidence that Tanzania's security forces deployed unnecessary and disproportionate force — including lethal measures — on protesters between October 29 and November 3 after the election. DW's Sella Oneko talks to Amnesty researcher Sikula Oniala and DW correspondent in Tanzania, Noami Jasseda, about updates on the ongoing government probe. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can Tanzania's security forces be brought to book after post-election chaos?</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>23:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to Amnesty International, there's compelling evidence that Tanzania's security forces deployed unnecessary and disproportionate force — including lethal measures — on protesters between October 29 and November 3 after the election. DW's Sella Oneko talks to Amnesty researcher Sikula Oniala and DW correspondent in Tanzania, Noami Jasseda, about updates on the ongoing government probe.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria: Why getting home for Christmas is hard for many</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas is one of the busiest travel periods in Nigeria. Millions journey across the country to reunite with family and loved ones. But year after year, the same challenges resurface: overcrowded stations, limited transport options, inflated fares, and endless delays. Why does Nigeria’s transport system buckle under festive pressure — and what would it take to fix it? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigeria: Why getting home for Christmas is hard for many</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>Malawi school fire crisis: What's fueling the unrest?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1629887</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[School fires and student protests have shaken Malawi's education system. Why are schools burning, pupils rioting, and what's next for the country's classrooms? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Malawi school fire crisis: What's fueling the unrest?</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>26:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[School fires and student protests have shaken Malawi's education system. Why are schools burning, pupils rioting, and what's next for the country's classrooms?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Trump targets Somali community in Minnesota raids</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1629499</link>
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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>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Trump targets Somali community in Minnesota raids</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>23:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown hits Minnesota's Somali community, sparking outrage and fears of mass deportations.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>US new security strategy: Good or bad for Africa?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1629105</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>US new security strategy: Good or bad for Africa?</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>24:42</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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1628852</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ghana's bid to 'make math great again' in class</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>25:56</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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1628013</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigeria's hair debate: Natural or wigs?</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[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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1627562</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda's human rights crisis</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>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Rwanda-Congo deal: Peace or illusion?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1627146</link>
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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>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Rwanda-Congo deal: Peace or illusion?</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>25:38</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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1626173</link>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:26</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Uganda's marriage exodus: Why women are walking away</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1625744</link>
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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>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<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>
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					<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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1624804</link>
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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>
		<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>24:39</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>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1624689</link>
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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>
		<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>26:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![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?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why is the US weighing sanctions on Nigeria?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1623040</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[As violence against Christians escalates in Nigeria, Washington is considering tough sanctions against Nigeria and even Pentagon involvement. What's driving this bold move, and what could it mean for US-Africa relations? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Dr.Sam Eke, a political analyst and former presidential candidate, and DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why is the US weighing sanctions on Nigeria?</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>25:21</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As violence against Christians escalates in Nigeria, Washington is considering tough sanctions against Nigeria and even Pentagon involvement. What's driving this bold move, and what could it mean for US-Africa relations? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Dr.Sam Eke, a political analyst and former presidential candidate, and DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Migration Reset: EU–AU Summit presents new mobility agenda</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1622633</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Europe and Africa marked 25 years of partnership at the 7th AU-EU summit in Angola. Leaders discussed legal migration pathways and skills mobility deals aimed at addressing labor shortages in Europe and youth unemployment in Africa. But will these agreements have an impact everyday lives? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with migration expert Edmilson Angelo and DW correspondent Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Migration Reset: EU–AU Summit presents new mobility agenda</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>25:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Europe and Africa marked 25 years of partnership at the 7th AU-EU summit in Angola. Leaders discussed legal migration pathways and skills mobility deals aimed at addressing labor shortages in Europe and youth unemployment in Africa. But will these agreements have an impact everyday lives? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with migration expert Edmilson Angelo and DW correspondent Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why is violence against women rising in Kenya?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1622180</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A UN report shows that Kenya loses one woman a day to femicide or gender-based violence, with 2024 marking the deadliest year yet. At least 170 women were killed, a 79% rise from the previous year. Survivors and families say the violence is being normalized—so what will it take to stop it? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why is violence against women rising in Kenya?</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>25:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A UN report shows that Kenya loses one woman a day to femicide or gender-based violence, with 2024 marking the deadliest year yet. At least 170 women were killed, a 79% rise from the previous year. Survivors and families say the violence is being normalized—so what will it take to stop it?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What's behind the rising suicide cases among Nairobi’s youth?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1621754</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Suicide among Kenya's youth has reached alarming levels, with funeral homes reporting dozens of cases every weekend. Economic hardship, unemployment, family conflict and inadequate mental health support are all fueling this silent emergency. In this AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with psychologist Benta Wambui and DW correspondent Felix Maringa. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What's behind the rising suicide cases among Nairobi’s youth?</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>25:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Suicide among Kenya's youth has reached alarming levels, with funeral homes reporting dozens of cases every weekend. Economic hardship, unemployment, family conflict and inadequate mental health support are all fueling this silent emergency. In this AfricaLink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with psychologist Benta Wambui and DW correspondent Felix Maringa.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>G20 in South Africa: Can grassroots change global policy?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1620594</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the G20 Summit kicks off in Johannesburg, civil society groups and NGOs are pushing for a people-first agenda — on issues like climate justice, debt relief, and social equity. But can grassroots voices truly impact the world's most powerful economies? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Sekoetlane Phamodi, Director, New Economy Hub at the African Climate Foundation and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>G20 in South Africa: Can grassroots change global policy?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p8/logo_2186_20250910_203814_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>25:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the G20 Summit kicks off in Johannesburg, civil society groups and NGOs are pushing for a people-first agenda — on issues like climate justice, debt relief, and social equity. But can grassroots voices truly impact the world's most powerful economies? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Sekoetlane Phamodi, Director, New Economy Hub at the African Climate Foundation and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why is Zimbabwe facing a shortage of 14,000 health workers?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1620003</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's health system is on life support. Hospitals are understaffed, patients are waiting, and thousands of professionals have left for better opportunities abroad. Why is the country facing a shortage of 14,000 health workers? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why is Zimbabwe facing a shortage of 14,000 health workers?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Deutsche Welle</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p8/logo_2186_20250910_203814_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's health system is on life support. Hospitals are understaffed, patients are waiting, and thousands of professionals have left for better opportunities abroad. Why is the country facing a shortage of 14,000 health workers?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ghana revamps army recruitment after deadly stampede</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1619568</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A deadly stampede during a recent Ghanaian army recruitment event killed six. How is the military fixing safety and restoring trust? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ghana revamps army recruitment after deadly stampede</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[A deadly stampede during a recent Ghanaian army recruitment event killed six. How is the military fixing safety and restoring trust?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria faces diabetes 'emergency' on World Diabetes Day</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1618467</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can Nigeria curb its diabetes crisis with tech, awareness, and policy reforms on World Diabetes Day? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigeria faces diabetes 'emergency' on World Diabetes Day</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>25:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can Nigeria curb its diabetes crisis with tech, awareness, and policy reforms on World Diabetes Day?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How Africans are being recruited for Russia's war in Ukraine</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1618082</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Kenyan and South African men promised jobs end up fighting for Russia in Ukraine. How are Africans being drawn into the war? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Africans are being recruited for Russia's war in Ukraine</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>25:10</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Uganda's election race heats up as campaigns begin</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda's election race heats up as campaigns begin</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:19</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Malawi women demand legal power in politics</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Malawi's women want real power. Activists are pushing for legal quotas to boost female representation in politics, and say bold reforms are the only way to fix the imbalance. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Malawi women demand legal power in politics</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>25:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Malawi's women want real power. Activists are pushing for legal quotas to boost female representation in politics, and say bold reforms are the only way to fix the imbalance.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Tanzania's democracy: Who will lead reform?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1616055</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tanzania's recent elections have drawn sharp criticism from the African Union and European Union. What must Tanzania do to restore democratic credibility — and who should lead the charge for reform? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tanzania's democracy: Who will lead 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>25:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tanzania's recent elections have drawn sharp criticism from the African Union and European Union. What must Tanzania do to restore democratic credibility — and who should lead the charge for reform?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>UN protection for Ghana's iconic Kente cloth</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1615597</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UN has moved to shield Ghana’s most iconic textile from imitations. What does Kente cloth's Geographical Indication status mean for those who weave and trade in it? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to the CEO of WovenAfrica, Benjamin Epton Owusu, and DW correspondent Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena in Accra. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>UN protection for Ghana's iconic Kente cloth</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>25:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The UN has moved to shield Ghana’s most iconic textile from imitations. What does Kente cloth's Geographical Indication status mean for those who weave and trade in it? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to the CEO of WovenAfrica, Benjamin Epton Owusu, and DW correspondent Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena in Accra.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Christian and Muslim Nigerians push back on Trump</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1615185</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigerians are rejecting US President Donald Trump's allegation of Christian persecution and threats of US military action against the West African nation. Many say his narrative oversimplifies a complex reality in a country where violence affects Christians and Muslims. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr. Philibus Audu Nwamagyi, a defence and security specialist, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Christian and Muslim Nigerians push back on Trump</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>25:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigerians are rejecting US President Donald Trump's allegation of Christian persecution and threats of US military action against the West African nation. Many say his narrative oversimplifies a complex reality in a country where violence affects Christians and Muslims. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr. Philibus Audu Nwamagyi, a defence and security specialist, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why do Nigeria's university lecturers strike?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1614624</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lecturers are teaching at universities in Nigeria again — but for how long? They've been on strike over unpaid salaries and long-promised funding. Will the government take their November 22 deadline seriously? Eddy Micah Jr, talks to Prof. Chris Piwuna, the president of Nigeria's Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why do Nigeria's university lecturers strike?</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>25:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lecturers are teaching at universities in Nigeria again — but for how long? They've been on strike over unpaid salaries and long-promised funding. Will the government take their November 22 deadline seriously? Eddy Micah Jr, talks to Prof. Chris Piwuna, the president of Nigeria's Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as Tanzania's president</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1614260</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Tanzania concludes its 2025 general election, attention is sharply focused on Samia Suluhu Hassan and the deterioration of political freedoms in the country and region. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Isabel Brenda, Senior Governance &amp; Elections Specialist at Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa, and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as Tanzania's president</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[As Tanzania concludes its 2025 general election, attention is sharply focused on Samia Suluhu Hassan and the deterioration of political freedoms in the country and region. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Isabel Brenda, Senior Governance & Elections Specialist at Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa, and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Tanzania election 2025: Was it free and fair?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1613126</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tanzania's October 29 general election saw internet blackouts sweeping the nation and violent protests erupting. The unrest has left Tanzanians questioning the legitimacy of the process. In this episode, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Fergus Kell of Chatham House and DW's George Okachi to unpack the political theatre, the silencing of dissent, and what this means for Tanzania's democratic future. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Tanzania election 2025: Was it free and fair?</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>25:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What’s next for Cote d'Ivoire after Outtara's election win?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1612664</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a high-stakes vote returned President Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term, DW's AfricaLink podcast unpacks what this means for Cote d'Ivoire’s political future. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW West Africa correspondent Bram Posthumus and Alex Vines, expert on African affairs at the European Council on Foreign Relations, to explore the implications for democracy, development and stability. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What’s next for Cote d'Ivoire after Outtara's election win?</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[After a high-stakes vote returned President Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term, DW's AfricaLink podcast unpacks what this means for Cote d'Ivoire’s political future. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW West Africa correspondent Bram Posthumus and Alex Vines, expert on African affairs at the European Council on Foreign Relations, to explore the implications for democracy, development and stability.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What does Paul Biya's election victory mean for Cameroon?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1612187</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[At 92, President Paul Biya was declared the winner of Cameroon's presidential election, extending his decades-long rule. But opposition parties are rejecting the results, alleging widespread voter fraud. What does this mean for Africa's oldest president and a country yearning for change? DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. breaks it down with Dorcas Ekupe and political analyst Mac Anthony Akuhmbohm in Yaounde. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What does Paul Biya's election victory mean for Cameroon?</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>26:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[At 92, President Paul Biya was declared the winner of Cameroon's presidential election, extending his decades-long rule. But opposition parties are rejecting the results, alleging widespread voter fraud. What does this mean for Africa's oldest president and a country yearning for change? DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. breaks it down with Dorcas Ekupe and political analyst Mac Anthony Akuhmbohm in Yaounde.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The hidden cost of Ghana's illicit gold trade</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1611787</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Ghana, gold is more than just a precious metal. From environmental destruction due to galamseys (illegal mines), to alleged funding of extremist violence through proceeds made from illegal mining, the country faces a complex crisis. DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. discusses this critical topic with extractives expert Solomon Kusi Ampofo, Maxwell Suuk, DW correspondent in Tamale and voices from the ground. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The hidden cost of Ghana's illicit gold trade</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>29:56</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Tanzania election 2025: Who will voters pick?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1610793</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Tanzania heads to the polls on October 29, President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces voters for the first time, while the opposition hopes to chip away at decades of the ruling CCM's dominance. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with political analyst Paternus Niyegira and DW’s Faidha Ngaga in Dar es Salaam about the key issues, the Gen Z factor, and whether Tanzania is ready for change. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tanzania election 2025: Who will voters pick?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
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		<itunes:duration>27:03</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Kenya after Raila Odinga, 'the people's president'</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kenya after Raila Odinga, 'the people's president'</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>25:36</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Cameroon: Can one of Africa's oldest governments endure?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1609893</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will Paul Biya extend his 40-year presidency in Cameroon, or will a new leader emerge? The country is tense as voters prepare to hear the result of a general election on October 23. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Yaounde-based political analyst Dr. Atia Tilaruis and DW correspondent Dorcas Ekupe. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Cameroon: Can one of Africa's oldest governments endure?</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>25:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Will Paul Biya extend his 40-year presidency in Cameroon, or will a new leader emerge? The country is tense as voters prepare to hear the result of a general election on October 23. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Yaounde-based political analyst Dr. Atia Tilaruis and DW correspondent Dorcas Ekupe.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Omoyele Sowore fighting for Nigerians or his political ambitions?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1609704</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s human rights activist Omoyele Sowore remains a relentless thorn in the side of the authorities. He’s faced multiple arrests and harsh crackdowns but still vows to confront Nigeria’s political elite, especially the current President Bola Tinubu. But is his crusade truly for the people, or his political ambition? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Omoyele Sowore fighting for Nigerians or his political ambitions?</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>29:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigeria’s human rights activist Omoyele Sowore remains a relentless thorn in the side of the authorities. He’s faced multiple arrests and harsh crackdowns but still vows to confront Nigeria’s political elite, especially the current President Bola Tinubu. But is his crusade truly for the people, or his political ambition?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is South Africa becoming a mafia state?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1609417</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some experts say South Africa meets several global indicators of a mafia state. Organized crime has infiltrated government institutions, corruption is rampant and assassinations are on the rise. Even police are drawing parallels with Colombia or Ecuador. Cai Nebe talks to Prof. Andre Duvenhage and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker in Johannesburg. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is South Africa becoming a mafia state?</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>25:49</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some experts say South Africa meets several global indicators of a mafia state. Organized crime has infiltrated government institutions, corruption is rampant and assassinations are on the rise. Even police are drawing parallels with Colombia or Ecuador. Cai Nebe talks to Prof. Andre Duvenhage and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker in Johannesburg.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Uganda: Bobi Wine's strategy to win the presidency</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1608754</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bobi Wine's 2021 presidential run shook Uganda's political landscape. Though long-time leader Yoweri Museveni retained power, Wine's campaign sparked massive youth engagement and online mobilization. But can he do it again? And will Ugandans rally behind him this time? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Uganda: Bobi Wine's strategy to win the presidency</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>29:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bobi Wine's 2021 presidential run shook Uganda's political landscape. Though long-time leader Yoweri Museveni retained power, Wine's campaign sparked massive youth engagement and online mobilization. But can he do it again? And will Ugandans rally behind him this time?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why Rwanda said no to Congo's peace overture</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1608395</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for peace with neighboring Rwanda as tensions rise in eastern DRC. Kigali rejected the offer — raising fears of escalating conflict and failed diplomacy in the region. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Rwanda said no to Congo's peace overture</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>25:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for peace with neighboring Rwanda as tensions rise in eastern DRC. Kigali rejected the offer — raising fears of escalating conflict and failed diplomacy in the region.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Kenya: What legacy does Raila Odinga leave behind?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1607971</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raila Odinga has died suddenly in India. Cai Nebe and Andrew Wasike look at his legacy — from shaping democracy to inspiring generations of Kenyans. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kenya: What legacy does Raila Odinga leave behind?</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>26:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Raila Odinga has died suddenly in India. Cai Nebe and Andrew Wasike look at his legacy — from shaping democracy to inspiring generations of Kenyans.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can HIV jabs cut infections in Zimbabwe?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1607408</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe is set to roll out Lenacapavir, an HIV drug that clinical trials show is 99% effective in preventing infections. But while experts are hopeful, public skepticism persists. Will it change the fight against HIV? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can HIV jabs cut infections in Zimbabwe?</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>26:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zimbabwe is set to roll out Lenacapavir, an HIV drug that clinical trials show is 99% effective in preventing infections. But while experts are hopeful, public skepticism persists. Will it change the fight against HIV?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Cameroon election: Will Biya win an eighth term?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1607001</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Polls have closed in Cameroon as Paul Biya seeks an eighth term. With a divided opposition and rising youth disillusionment, DW explores what's next. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Cameroon election: Will Biya win an eighth term?</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[Polls have closed in Cameroon as Paul Biya seeks an eighth term. With a divided opposition and rising youth disillusionment, DW explores what's next.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Trade reset: How Africa can win after AGOA</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1605967</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the expiry of the US trade pact known as the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which Africa enjoyed for 25 years, African economies are rethinking their trade playbook. Join AfricaLink host Josephine Mahachi, DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo and Bonke Dumisa, an economist, as they explore the road towards Africa's self-reliance in the global market. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Trade reset: How Africa can win after AGOA</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>25:33</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the expiry of the US trade pact known as the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which Africa enjoyed for 25 years, African economies are rethinking their trade playbook. Join AfricaLink host Josephine Mahachi, DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo and Bonke Dumisa, an economist, as they explore the road towards Africa's self-reliance in the global market.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Zambia safe for people living with albinism?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1605522</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Human rights activists are urgently calling for legal safeguards against ritual-related violence and protection for people living with albinism in Zambia. But can such movements bring real change to the Albinism community? DW's Josephine Mahachi speaks with DW correspondent Kathy Short in Zambia and John Chiti, a person with albinism and Executive Director of the Albinism Association of Zambia. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Zambia safe for people living with albinism?</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>24:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Human rights activists are urgently calling for legal safeguards against ritual-related violence and protection for people living with albinism in Zambia. But can such movements bring real change to the Albinism community? DW's Josephine Mahachi speaks with DW correspondent Kathy Short in Zambia and John Chiti, a person with albinism and Executive Director of the Albinism Association of Zambia.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Nigeria's economy as strong as Tinubu says?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1605026</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Nigeria marked 65 years of independence from British colonial rule, President Bola Tinubu declared that "the worst is over." His statement follows a series of tough economic reforms, but is Nigeria truly on the path to recovery? Josephine Mahachi explores this question with DW correspondent Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos and economic analyst Dr. Paul Alaje. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Nigeria's economy as strong as Tinubu says?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Nigeria mulls over bill for more women in parliament</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria is debating a bill aimed at increasing women's participation in politics. Among the suggestions is the introduction of reserved parliamentary seats for women. But is that enough? Eddy Micah Jr explores these questions with Judith Isreal Shaibu, a politician from the opposition Social Democratic Party, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nigeria mulls over bill for more women in parliament</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Is Ghana fully benefiting from its mining sector?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1603355</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ghana has overtaken South Africa as the continent's chief gold producer. But many Ghanaians say they see no benefits. Instead, they're left with poisoned rivers, destroyed farmlands, and foreign companies pocketing most of the profits. Join us to discuss the gold rush with DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena in Accra, Ghana and Alex Vines, the Africa Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is Ghana fully benefiting from its mining sector?</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>25:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ghana has overtaken South Africa as the continent's chief gold producer. But many Ghanaians say they see no benefits. Instead, they're left with poisoned rivers, destroyed farmlands, and foreign companies pocketing most of the profits. Join us to discuss the gold rush with DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena in Accra, Ghana and Alex Vines, the Africa Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Cameroonians brace for crucial elections</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Cameroonians prepare to head to the polls on October 12, many questions arise: How united is the opposition? Why is President Biya absent from the campaign trail? How secure are regions historically affected by violence? What role do women play in this election? DW correspondent Jean Marie Ngong Song and political analyst Fokum Violet join us today as we unpack Cameroon's upcoming election. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Cameroonians brace for crucial elections</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[As Cameroonians prepare to head to the polls on October 12, many questions arise: How united is the opposition? Why is President Biya absent from the campaign trail? How secure are regions historically affected by violence? What role do women play in this election? DW correspondent Jean Marie Ngong Song and political analyst Fokum Violet join us today as we unpack Cameroon's upcoming election.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Prostate cancer: Why Kenyan men fear testing</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men in Kenya, claiming an estimated five lives each day. Despite the alarming toll, conversations on screening and early detection remain shrouded in stigma. DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. explores the issue with correspondent Felix Maringa in Kenya and medical expert Dr. Martin Kuria. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Prostate cancer: Why Kenyan men fear testing</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>25:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men in Kenya, claiming an estimated five lives each day. Despite the alarming toll, conversations on screening and early detection remain shrouded in stigma. DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. explores the issue with correspondent Felix Maringa in Kenya and medical expert Dr. Martin Kuria.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Nigeria doing enough to combat cybercrime?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 330 Nigerian websites were seized in one sweep by Microsoft and US authorities in recent days, run by a shadowy network of cybercriminals linked exploiting the digital space to scam, steal, and sabotage. Is Nigeria doing enough to combat this cybercrime menace that is tied to its citizens — or are we stuck in a cycle where global crackdowns expose the weaknesses we refuse to fix at home? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is Nigeria doing enough to combat cybercrime?</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>26:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than 330 Nigerian websites were seized in one sweep by Microsoft and US authorities in recent days, run by a shadowy network of cybercriminals linked exploiting the digital space to scam, steal, and sabotage. Is Nigeria doing enough to combat this cybercrime menace that is tied to its citizens — or are we stuck in a cycle where global crackdowns expose the weaknesses we refuse to fix at home?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Nigeria's resettlement plan at risk?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over 2.6 million people live in displacement across northern Nigeria, with schools shuttered, healthcare unavailable, food insecure and dreams deferred. Amid this crisis, the Nigerian government's resettlement plan rose amid cautious hope - to rebuild communities, restore agriculture, reopen schools, and bring back normalcy. But are the latest waves of violence and insecurity putting it at risk? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Nigeria's resettlement plan at risk?</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[Over 2.6 million people live in displacement across northern Nigeria, with schools shuttered, healthcare unavailable, food insecure and dreams deferred. Amid this crisis, the Nigerian government's resettlement plan rose amid cautious hope - to rebuild communities, restore agriculture, reopen schools, and bring back normalcy. But are the latest waves of violence and insecurity putting it at risk?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why South Africa is investigating its criminal justice system</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa has launched the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption. Triggered by explosive claims from KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the probe opened Sept. 17. He alleges police and lawmakers obstructed justice. Will the inquiry reshape the nation’s justice system — and offer lessons for Africa? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why South Africa is investigating its criminal justice system</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>26:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa has launched the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption. Triggered by explosive claims from KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the probe opened Sept. 17. He alleges police and lawmakers obstructed justice. Will the inquiry reshape the nation’s justice system — and offer lessons for Africa?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>UN General Assembly: Will Africa's role grow?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1600247</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Africa is pushing for a stronger voice at the UN General Assembly. Can the continent secure real influence on the global stage? Security analyst Fidel Owusu Amakye and international relations analyst Michael Kwadwo Nketiah share their insights. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>UN General Assembly: Will Africa's role grow?</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[Africa is pushing for a stronger voice at the UN General Assembly. Can the continent secure real influence on the global stage? Security analyst Fidel Owusu Amakye and international relations analyst Michael Kwadwo Nketiah share their insights.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>After 2023, Can Nigeria's Labour deliver in 2027?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1599819</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria's 2023 election outcome left many disappointed, but will 2027 be any different? In this episode of The Baobab, Senator Nenadi Usman joins us to talk rigged votes, rising hope, and why she’s never run for president. But we ask, is Nigerias Labour ready to lead and are women finally being seen as serious contenders? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>After 2023, Can Nigeria's Labour deliver in 2027?</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>29:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigeria's 2023 election outcome left many disappointed, but will 2027 be any different? In this episode of The Baobab, Senator Nenadi Usman joins us to talk rigged votes, rising hope, and why she’s never run for president. But we ask, is Nigerias Labour ready to lead and are women finally being seen as serious contenders?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Eight years after Mugabe, has anything really changed in Zimbabwe?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1599820</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eight years after Mugabe’s fall, Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe is haunted by repression, fear, and division. Is the opposition failing, or is the ruling party too ruthless to be challenged? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Eight years after Mugabe, has anything really changed in Zimbabwe?</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>29:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eight years after Mugabe’s fall, Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe is haunted by repression, fear, and division. Is the opposition failing, or is the ruling party too ruthless to be challenged?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Malawi election: Mutharika leads as suspense grows</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1599821</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Peter Mutharika leads Malawi's election with 51% in early results. As delays spark concern and arrests are reported, citizens await the final outcome of his showdown with Lazarus Chakwera. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Malawi election: Mutharika leads as suspense grows</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>25:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Peter Mutharika leads Malawi's election with 51% in early results. As delays spark concern and arrests are reported, citizens await the final outcome of his showdown with Lazarus Chakwera.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Museveni's rule: Visionary leadership or monarchy in the making?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1599234</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Uganda's 2026 elections approaching, President Museveni is confident of securing another term. He promises stability and a strong vision for the East African country. But are Museveni's decades in power a legacy or the making of a monarchy? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Museveni's rule: Visionary leadership or monarchy in the making?</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>29:55</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Could South Sudan return to civil strife after Machar's indictment?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1599235</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Sudan's largest opposition movement asked supporters to defend their country, days after vice president Riek Machar was arrested. Machar faces charges, including murder, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to human rights advocate Stephen Robo Musa, and DW's correspondent Michael Atit in Juba. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Could South Sudan return to civil strife after Machar's indictment?</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>25:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Sudan's largest opposition movement asked supporters to defend their country, days after vice president Riek Machar was arrested. Machar faces charges, including murder, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to human rights advocate Stephen Robo Musa, and DW's correspondent Michael Atit in Juba.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Just how much is activism in Africa under threat?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1598432</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Across Africa, governments are tightening free speech, as activists face harassment, arrests, and digital surveillance. At the Third Annual Activist Symposium in Johannesburg, advocates are pushing back, calling for stronger protections. At a time when human rights defenders face unprecedented threats, how do activists across Africa continue to resist, rebuild, and reimagine justice? ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Just how much is activism in Africa under threat?</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>25:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Across Africa, governments are tightening free speech, as activists face harassment, arrests, and digital surveillance. At the Third Annual Activist Symposium in Johannesburg, advocates are pushing back, calling for stronger protections. At a time when human rights defenders face unprecedented threats, how do activists across Africa continue to resist, rebuild, and reimagine justice?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Cameroon decides 2025 - or does it?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1597976</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cameroon is heading into a pivotal election on October 12, though separatists in anglophone regions have called for a month-long lockdown to sabotage the polls. Many anglophone voters are scared for their lives, as separatists threaten those who vote with abduction, torture, and murder. DW correspondents in Yaoundé, Moki Kindzeka, and Jean Marie Ngong in the Anglophone town of Bamenda join us. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Cameroon decides 2025 - or does it?</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>23:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cameroon is heading into a pivotal election on October 12, though separatists in anglophone regions have called for a month-long lockdown to sabotage the polls. Many anglophone voters are scared for their lives, as separatists threaten those who vote with abduction, torture, and murder. DW correspondents in Yaoundé, Moki Kindzeka, and Jean Marie Ngong in the Anglophone town of Bamenda join us.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Africans are aging rapidly, but there are few resources to support older people</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1597530</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Africa is the world’s youngest continent — but it’s ageing faster than ever. By 2050, nearly 200 million Africans will be over 60. What will this mean for families, economies and the future of care? DW’s Josey Mahachi speaks with Frank Yiga and Wanjiku Joyce Kairu, founder of the Purity Elderly Care Foundation and a leading voice on ageing and elder care. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Africans are aging rapidly, but there are few resources to support older people</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>25:33</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Africa is the world’s youngest continent — but it’s ageing faster than ever. By 2050, nearly 200 million Africans will be over 60. What will this mean for families, economies and the future of care? DW’s Josey Mahachi speaks with Frank Yiga and Wanjiku Joyce Kairu, founder of the Purity Elderly Care Foundation and a leading voice on ageing and elder care.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What impact did the 9/11 attacks have in Africa?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1596548</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[24 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US, Africa still feels the impact. In this AfricaLink podcast, DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Fidele Amakye Owusu, a security analyst in Ghana, and DW's Zainabu Aziz, who closely followed the attacks in New York, to understand the global shockwaves from an African perspective. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What impact did the 9/11 attacks have in Africa?</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>24:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[24 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US, Africa still feels the impact. In this AfricaLink podcast, DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Fidele Amakye Owusu, a security analyst in Ghana, and DW's Zainabu Aziz, who closely followed the attacks in New York, to understand the global shockwaves from an African perspective.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Tinubu revenue boast: Is Nigeria done with borrowing?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1596113</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu says the country has hit its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule and won't need to borrow to fund its budget. Is this a genuine economic breakthrough or political spin? In this episode, DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Abubakar Sadiq Ahmed, an economist, and DW's Ben Shemang in Abuja to unpack what this means for Nigeria's economy, debt profile, and everyday citizens. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tinubu revenue boast: Is Nigeria done with borrowing?</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>25:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu says the country has hit its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule and won't need to borrow to fund its budget. Is this a genuine economic breakthrough or political spin? In this episode, DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Abubakar Sadiq Ahmed, an economist, and DW's Ben Shemang in Abuja to unpack what this means for Nigeria's economy, debt profile, and everyday citizens.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is South Africa's auto industry hitting the brakes?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1595597</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Ford workers in South Africa are about to lose their jobs. The company says it's about "optimising production," but behind that are bigger forces—collapsing exports to the US due to the Trump tariffs. Could this be the start of a wider jobs crisis in South Africa's auto industry? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to economist Theuns Thiens du Buisson and DW's Diane Walker in Johannesburg. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is South Africa's auto industry hitting the brakes?</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>25:21</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hundreds of Ford workers in South Africa are about to lose their jobs. The company says it's about "optimising production," but behind that are bigger forces—collapsing exports to the US due to the Trump tariffs. Could this be the start of a wider jobs crisis in South Africa's auto industry? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to economist Theuns Thiens du Buisson and DW's Diane Walker in Johannesburg.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why rights groups condemn Burkina Faso's ban on LGBTQ+</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1595108</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burkina Faso has joined a growing list of African nations criminalizing same-sex relations. The new law has sparked outrage from human rights groups. In this podcast, AfricaLink speaks to Larissa Kojoue, a Human Rights Watch representative, and Angel Maxine, an LGBTQ+ activist from Ghana, where parliament passed a similar law that has yet to be signed into law. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why rights groups condemn Burkina Faso's ban on LGBTQ+</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>26:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Burkina Faso has joined a growing list of African nations criminalizing same-sex relations. The new law has sparked outrage from human rights groups. In this podcast, AfricaLink speaks to Larissa Kojoue, a Human Rights Watch representative, and Angel Maxine, an LGBTQ+ activist from Ghana, where parliament passed a similar law that has yet to be signed into law.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Are visas the new battleground between Africa and Europe?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1594559</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Junta-led Niger cites its own citizens' struggles in obtaining Schengen visas. It's the latest move in a dramatic shift away from the West — and toward new allies like Russia, Turkey, and China. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to security analyst Beverly Ochieng, and DW's correspondent in West Africa, Bram Posthumus. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are visas the new battleground between Africa and Europe?</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>25:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Junta-led Niger cites its own citizens' struggles in obtaining Schengen visas. It's the latest move in a dramatic shift away from the West — and toward new allies like Russia, Turkey, and China. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to security analyst Beverly Ochieng, and DW's correspondent in West Africa, Bram Posthumus.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Nigeria: Fighting terror and separatism</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1594491</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Nigerian army claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northern and southern states, and civilians caught in the crossfire, how do the authorities distinguish between separatists and terrorists? And how does the military plan to control them? Nigeria's army spokesman Tukur Gusau joins us Under The Baobab. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigeria: Fighting terror and separatism</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>29:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Nigerian army claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northern and southern states, and civilians caught in the crossfire, how do the authorities distinguish between separatists and terrorists? And how does the military plan to control them? Nigeria's army spokesman Tukur Gusau joins us Under The Baobab.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why boat accidents have become rampant in Nigeria</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1594043</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Kebbi and Niger in the north to Lagos in the south, overloaded and poorly regulated boats capsize, leaving hundreds dead each year. So, why do they keep happening, and what will it take to improve safety? Host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Captain Caleb Danladi, a seasoned maritime expert, and DW's Jamiu Abiodun — who's been documenting the wave of tragedies on Nigeria's waterways. ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why boat accidents have become rampant in Nigeria</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>25:29</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From Kebbi and Niger in the north to Lagos in the south, overloaded and poorly regulated boats capsize, leaving hundreds dead each year. So, why do they keep happening, and what will it take to improve safety? Host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Captain Caleb Danladi, a seasoned maritime expert, and DW's Jamiu Abiodun — who's been documenting the wave of tragedies on Nigeria's waterways.]]></itunes:summary>
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