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Isaac Mugab
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Isaac Mugabi

Socio-political trends or happenings in the Greatlakes region (DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda)

Isaac hosts the weekly Africalink show that highlights major stories from Africa. He also authors online articles and live commentary of Bundesliga matches on Saturdays.

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Featured stories by Isaac Mugabi

King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to crowds from the Buckingham Palace

Is the Commonwealth still important to Africa?

Young Africans see few benefits to being part the international organization that grew out of the British Empire.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
A woman and three men sitting on plastic chairs in front of a house.

Genocide: Rwanda's village of reconciliation and unity

In the Rwandan village of Mbyo, Tutsi who survived the genocide now live together with rehabilitated Hutu perpetrators.
SocietyApril 15, 2024
Human skulls preserved are exhibited on April at the Genocide memorial in Nyamata

Rwanda marks 30 years since 1994 genocide of Tutsis

April 7 marks three decades since nearly 1 million Tutsi and moderate Hutus were killed in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
SocietyApril 7, 2024
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Stories by Isaac Mugabi

DW AfricaLink | Podcastcover: 67715110

Why M-Pesa tax is a problem in Kenya

Why M-Pesa tax is a problem in Kenya

Josey Mahachi talks to Samora Kariuki, a Nairobi-based FinTech analyst, and DW correspondent Andrew Wasike in Kenya.
Digital WorldNovember 8, 202426:12 min
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How can Malawi restore public faith in its judiciary?


How can Malawi restore public faith in its judiciary?


The Judicial Service Commission in Malawi has launched an investigation into the country’s judiciary over allegations of corruption. Judges and court officials, among others, are accused of wrongdoing. Josey Mahachi talks to Patrick Mpaka, President of the Malawi Law Society, DW correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha in Blantyre, and Wilberforce Asare, a Ghanaian judicial service analyst.
CorruptionNovember 7, 202425:11 min
DW AfricaLink

Botswana's opposition victory and its impact on democracy

Botswana's opposition victory and its impact on democracy

Josey Mahachi discusses this pivotal moment with political analyst Adam Mfundisi and DW Correspondent Phemelo Ramasu.
PoliticsNovember 4, 202428:29 min
DW AfricaLink | Podcastcover: 67715110

Can Liberia stop its kush drug menace?

Can Liberia stop its kush drug menace?

Josey Mahachi talks to psychiatrist Dr. Emmanuel P. Flomo and DW correspondent Evelyn Kpadeh in Liberia.
HealthOctober 31, 202425:41 min
DW AfricaLink

How can Africa break free from negative stereotypes?

How can Africa break free from negative stereotypes?

Global media often highlights conflict, poverty and corruption in Africa. But there's a powerful, untold side to the continent. Josey Mahachi talks to Abimbola Ogundairo of Africa No Filter and DW Senior Editor Chrispin Mwakideu.
SocietyOctober 29, 202426:22 min
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Why are African family sizes shrinking?

Why are African family sizes shrinking?

Why are African women having fewer children today? From cultural shifts to urbanization, healthcare, and modern lifestyles, what could be driving this change? Josephine Mahachi speaks with DW correspondent Mirriam Kaliza and Dr Gift Kawalazila.
SocietyOctober 28, 202426:07 min
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