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AfricaLink News bulletin: 03 June 2024
South Africa's ANC fails to secure majority win+++Burkina Faso among world's neglected conflicts+++Claudia Sheinbaum is elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide
Africalink Podcast: South African voters deny ANC majority win
ANC loses majority support in crucial vote+++DA rules out coalition with Malema's EFF party+++ex-president Jacob Zuma's power vows to take back power from ANC
AfricaLink podcast: How safe are African skies?
Several incidents of severe turbulence on international flights and the recent helicopter crashes of Iran's president and Kenya's chief of defense staff, have raised concerns within the aviation industry. Is it a question of bad weather forecasting or airworthiness of aircrafts?
AfricaLink podcast: Can Cameroon's opposition defeat veteran leader Paul Biya?
Cameroon's opposition groups vow to unseat President Paul Biya+++Zimbabwe's opposition says ruling ZANU-PF determined to remain in power
South Africa elections: Will Rampahosa's ANC win?
South Africa elections: Can Ramapahosa secure a 2024 victory?+++Youth want change+++Opposition determined to eject ANC from the seat of power
AfricaLink on Air - 28 May 2024
Why is menstruating a taboo in parts of Africa? How Malawian schoolgirls deal with menstruation periods+++Ending period poverty by using banana fiber pads
DW AfricaLink — South Africa gears up for vital election
Early voting is already underway in South Africa, so we preview the election in Africa's most advanced economy. From power cuts to mass unemployment, there is plenty to irk voters. But will this translate into the African National Congress losing its political grip on the Rainbow Nation?
DW AfricaLink — Chad's Mahamat Idriss Deby sworn in as president
From military rule to civilian rule, Chad's Mahamat Idriss Deby begins new term as president. So what does this new presidency mean for the future of Chad and the region as a whole?
DW AfricaLink — SA election 2024: Why are young voters pessimistic about their future?
Ahead of elections in South Africa, young voters see a bleak future. Why is that the case and what needs to change?
DW AfricaLink — How can Africa maximize the full potential of the online shopping market?
How does the online market place in Africa compare to the global e-commerce market? What is the future of the sector?
AfricaLink on Air - 21 May 2024
South Africa's new universal healthcare law begins+++Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care
AfricaLink on Air - 20 May 2024
Tackling oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta+++Contraceptives use on the rise in Zambia+++Uproar over Zambia's plan to regulate social media
DW AfricaLink — Why is it challenging for gay male footballers to come out?
May 17 is the international day against homophobia. Here in Germany, an initiative by a former football player aims to encourage footballers to embrace their sexuality. But what implications could that have on their careers?
DW AfricaLink — Does introducing new currencies help fight against inflation in African countries?
African countries like Zimbabwe and Nigeria recently introduced new currencies to help fight inflation and stabilize the economy. But does it really work? We hear from experts and people on the ground.
DW AfricaLink — Who or what is responsible for the cocoa crisis in West Africa?
Global cocoa prices are skyrocketing, but is that a blessing or a curse to cocoa farmers across West Africa?
AfricaLink on Air - 14 May 2024
Inside Uganda's chaotic census+++Countdown begins to South Africa's general elections+++M23 rebels in DRC advance in northern Kivu
DW AfricaLink -- Why is Sudan still at war a year on?
It's been a year since fighting broke out in Sudan between the army and paramilitaries. Thousands have been killed, and more than 8.5 million people have been displaced. The United Nations has called it the biggest humanitarian crisis and has warned of a looming famine.
DW AfricaLink -- The US-Africa busines scene
The United States is definitely interested in doing business with Africa and talks about "shared prosperity" and the importance of the African diaspora. But what value does the US market have for African business owners and entrepreneurs, and do US companies with operations in Africa actually contribute to economies?
DW AfricaLink — Somaliland's campaign for recognition
Somaliland's campaign for recognition started more than three decades ago. Now, the self-governing region of Somalia expects to finalize a controversial deal that will make Ethiopia the first country to do so. The move comes despite strong objection from Mogadishu. Somaliland is just one of the numerous regions of Africa…
DW AfricaLink — Are Africa's crime networks ruining the reputation of migrants?
About a dozen members of Nigeria's notorious Black Axe crime network are in police custody in Germany. They were caught in nationwide raids after a two-year investigation. Who are the Black Axes and how wide is the web of African organized crime in Europe? Can it make life harder for…