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 ... Show More
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Jollof, jokes, and jostling: IShowSpeed in Ghana vs Nigeria
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 entertainme ... Show More
25m 5s
Dec 2024
Goodbye, President Carter
The world is paying tribute to Jimmy Carter, America's 39th president, who died yesterday at the ripe old age of 100. We explore how a life of steadfast faith shaped his legacy both in and out of office. Plus, the search for answers is underway in South Korea after a plane crash ... Show More
46m 24s
Aug 2024
Making Sense of Bangladesh
After 15 years in power, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has resigned from her post and fled the country. It's an incredible development and the culmination of deadly protests that have rocked the nation for weeks. New York Times' South Asia Bureau Chief Mujib Ma ... Show More
59m 7s
Oct 17
He Built Africa’s Tallest Statue — Now He’s Revealing the Future of the Continent 🌍
We sat down with Pierre Goudiaby Atepa, the legendary architect behind the African Renaissance Monument — Africa’s tallest statue — to talk about his vision for the continent’s future, the state of African politics, and what true economic independence means for the next generatio ... Show More
51m 45s