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• Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP's Nigeria 2027 election gamble 12.06.2026 29นาที

  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.
• Can Ghana's Black Stars deliver at the World Cup? 05.06.2026 29นาที

  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.
• South Africa's 'xenophobia' crisis: How safe are Ghanaians? 29.05.2026 29นาที

  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.
• Who controls South Africa's streets? 22.05.2026 30นาที

  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?
• Rising xenophobia against Nigerians? 08.05.2026 30นาที

  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.
• Who's to blame for Cameroon's woes? 30.04.2026 30นาที

  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.
• Is foreign aid helping Africa or creating dependency? 24.04.2026 29นาที

  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?
• Is Morocco emerging as a major power in Africa? 10.04.2026 30นาที

  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?
• Ghana's slavery reparations push: Who will pay? 02.04.2026 30นาที

  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.
• Fighting to end suffering in Africa's conflict zones 27.03.2026 30นาที

  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?
• Is Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa eyeing a third term? 20.03.2026 29นาที

  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.
• AfCFTA at six — is free trade in Africa out of reach? 13.03.2026 29นาที

  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?
• Why are more Nigerians going hungry? 06.03.2026 30นาที

  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.
• Could President Maada Bio become the new power broker for Sahel junta leaders? 27.02.2026 30นาที

  Military takeovers in West Africa have shaken the region. Sierra Leone's Maada Bio is stepping into a diplomatic role, but rising influence abroad raises tough questions at home.
• Ghana's role in the new US deportation framework 20.02.2026 29นาที

  Under a controversial third-country arrangement, non-Ghanaians have arrived in Accra — sparking legal battles and constitutional questions. Is Ghana defending sovereignty, or reshaping its role in global migration policy?
• Have some elections become an empty ritual? 05.02.2026 30นาที

  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?
• Uganda's Museveni election victory: Democracy or deception? 23.01.2026 29นาที

  President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of the presidential election again, but many Ugandans are asking this was a true democratic choice, or a tightly controlled process designed to deliver a familiar result? Two opposing sides meet Under the Baobab to debate.
• Tinubu's tax gamble: Progress or pain for Nigerians? 16.01.2026 29นาที

  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.
• Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity? 09.01.2026 29นาที

  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.
• Can the EU's new Sahel strategy win back trust? 19.12.2025 29นาที

  Europe says it's ready to listen again. But after years of broken partnerships and growing anti-Western sentiment, can the EU's new approach to the Sahel truly protect civilians and restore stability?