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DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., 18 June 2026

June 18, 2026

As Ebola cases rise and the virus spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, the fight against the virus has also become one against disbelief and misinformation. Host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with the head of Africa's CDC. He also looks at the 50-year mark after the Soweto protests with South Africa's young people at a crossroads. Nearly two in three can't find work and the frustration is growing.

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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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