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DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 2nd April 2026

April 2, 2026

Is violence against women tolerated by tradition? We'll hear from the women demanding justice for the victims of sexual violence during a fertility festival in Nigeria. And: Kenya's Gen Z are back out on the streets. This time they're mobilising to get young people registered to vote in the 2027 election.

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DW News Africa

DW News Africa is a weekly show that takes a deep dive into the stories and issues people are talking about across the continent. Join Eddy Micah Jr, Christine Mhundwa, Tomi Oladipo and Michael Okwu every Thursday.

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