Under the Baobab

Epizodes

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  Can Zambians trust the electoral commission? 07.08.2026 30min

  As Zambian prepare to vote on August 13, the countrys' electoral commission faces one of its biggest tests yet: a new voter register, new constituencies, ballot security, campaign tensions and public questions over trust.
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  Peter Obi: 'I will not lose' — but can he deliver? 31.07.2026 30min

  Can Peter Obi unite a divided opposition, secure the country, confront IPOB and turn his promise of a "new Nigeria" into measurable results?
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  The Commonwealth in Africa: Real impact or empty promises? 24.07.2026 30min

  The Commonwealth of Nations says it is a champion of human rights and democratic values. But when member states face political crises, disputed elections and shrinking civic freedoms, does the organization do enough?
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  World Cup 2026: How can African nations' teams fix performance gaps 17.07.2026 30min

  The 2026 World Cup is officially in the books, leaving behind a fascinating puzzle for African football. Ten African teams arrived; nine made history by storming into the knockouts. But it was only pushed to the quarter-finals. As we analyze the performance gaps holding the continent back, we demand accountability: How will Africa truly benefit from the billions?
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  Are African migrants safe in South Africa? 10.07.2026 30min

  Many African migrants in South Africa with work permits, jobs and families, still fear for their safety. Can trade unions help tackle xenophobia, challenge the myths and address the real causes of unemployment?
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  Has President Tinubu failed to secure Nigerians? 03.07.2026 29min

  As schoolchildren remain at risk of kidnapping and communities live in fear, Under The Baobab asks the questions millions of Nigerians are asking: What's gone wrong? What are the solutions? And when will citizens feel safe again? In this episode, we sit Under the Baobab with Nigeria’s Defense Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, to discuss the growing insecurity and how to tackle it.
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  Gen Z protests to aspirant: Can Boniface Mwangi lead Kenya? 01.07.2026 30min

  Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi joined Gen Z on the streets of Nairobi to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Now he is asking for their votes. Recorded live at the Global Media Forum in Bonn, DW's Under the Baobab puts the outspoken Kenyan activist-turned-politician in the hot seat.
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  Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP's Nigeria 2027 election gamble 12.06.2026 29min

  Fresh cracks have emerged in Nigeria's PDP party as a faction nominated former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole 2027 presidential aspirant. Abdullahi Ibrahim, PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, joins DW Under The Baobab to examine if Jonathan has what it takes to tackle Nigeria's pressing challenges.
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  Can Ghana's Black Stars deliver at the World Cup? 05.06.2026 29min

  Are Ghana's Black Stars ready to rise, or heading into another storm? Henry Asante Twum of the Ghana Football Association joins Under The Baobab for exclusive insight into what's really going on behind the scenes.
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  South Africa's 'xenophobia' crisis: How safe are Ghanaians? 29.05.2026 29min

  Is it xenophobia, a migration crisis, or a failure of African leadership? After South Africa's foreign minister insisted the country remains safe for Africans, Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, joins us Under The Baobab to respond.
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  Who controls South Africa's streets? 22.05.2026 30min

  South Africa once depended on African solidarity during apartheid. Today, many Africans say they no longer feel safe there. Is this a migration crisis, xenophobia, or a deeper crisis of identity?
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  Rising xenophobia against Nigerians? 08.05.2026 30min

  Across the African continent, xenophobia has led to stereotyping, violence and sometimes death. Is the current spate of anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa and Mozambique a sign of discrimination, weak diplomacy, or deeper systemic issues? Professor Jude Osakwe of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) joins DW's Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi Under the Baobab to discuss.
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  Who's to blame for Cameroon's woes? 30.04.2026 30min

  Supporters say President Paul Biya stabilized Cameroon. Critics say he's stalled democracy amid long festering armed conflict and economic stagnation. So how does Cameroon move forward? Political scientist and Biya's ex-Minister of Forestry and Wildlife Elvis Ngolle Ngolle joins Mimi Mefo and George Okachi Under The Baobab.
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  Is foreign aid helping Africa or creating dependency? 24.04.2026 29min

  For decades, billions of dollars in development aid have flowed into Africa — to fight poverty, reduce hunger, and create opportunity. Is foreign aid helping Africa… or quietly keeping it dependent?
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  Is Morocco emerging as a major power in Africa? 10.04.2026 30min

  Since rejoining the African Union in 2017, Morocco has moved quickly to expand its economic footprint across the continent. As Morocco deepens its influence, some African partners question who truly benefits and on whose terms. Is Rabat building bridges for Africa, or redrawing the balance of power in its own favor?
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  Ghana's slavery reparations push: Who will pay? 02.04.2026 30min

  Western governments often argue that today's generations can't be held responsible for the crimes of slavery. But Ghana is challenging that narrative. After spearheading a historic UN resolution that formally recognized the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," Accra is now pushing for reparations, but can restorative justice truly work? Let's explore Under the Baobab.
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  Fighting to end suffering in Africa's conflict zones 27.03.2026 30min

  Humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross already deliver aid, medical assistance and some protection to civilians caught in war zones found in Sudan and the DRC. But can their efforts and neutrality be a path to ending fighting?
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  Is Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa eyeing a third term? 20.03.2026 29min

  A controversial constitutional amendment is shaking Zimbabwe to its core. Tensions are rising and turning dangerous. Critics like Prof. Madhuku narrowly survived an attack at a political meeting, calling it a chilling sign that the country's democracy may be at its lowest point in years.
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  AfCFTA at six — is free trade in Africa out of reach? 13.03.2026 29min

  AfCFTA was hailed as Africa's 'economic independence moment,' meant to unite 1.3 billion people, boost industry, create jobs, and reduce reliance on external powers. Six years on, intra‑African trade remains low, borders remain difficult to cross, and many economies still export raw materials. What has the AfCFTA delivered — and where has progress stalled?
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  Why are more Nigerians going hungry? 06.03.2026 30min

  Nigeria is racing against a growing hunger emergency as flooding and other natural disasters damage crops and disrupt food supplies. In this episode of Under the Baobab, we speak to Nigeria's Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, about the government's response.