Deutsche Welle AfricaLink

After 2023, Can Nigeria's Labour deliver in 2027?

Loading player...
Nigeria's 2023 election outcome left many disappointed, but will 2027 be any different? In this episode of The Baobab, Senator Nenadi Usman joins us to talk rigged votes, rising hope, and why she’s never run for president. But we ask, is Nigerias Labour ready to lead and are women finally being seen as serious contenders?
22 Sep 2025 English Germany News

Other recent episodes

Digital trade deadlock: What’s at stake for Africa?

As countries prepare to introduce possible tariffs on everything from cloud services to cross‑border e‑commerce, concerns are rising over what this could mean for Africa's fast‑growing digital markets.
13 Apr 25 min

Why Igbo 'kings' outside Nigeria spark controversy

Leaders in Nigeria and South Africa say the title "Igbo king" and related coronations outside Nigeria have no authority. Is this cultural confusion — or does it point to a deeper clash over identity and power?
9 Apr 25 min

Remembering Rwanda's 1994 genocide

On April 7 each year, the world honors more than 1 million people murdered during the 100‑day genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994. The day calls for remembrance, support for survivors, and renewed resolve to prevent atrocities.
7 Apr 25 min
All episodes