Under the Baobab

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The Baobab is where real talk meets real solutions to Africa’s toughest issues - hosted by Mimi & George. No jargon, just bold ideas. Dig deeper beyond the headlines with Mimi and George as they grill guests, from heads of state to youth leaders, on politics and social change.  Each episode blends spicy insight with hopeful takeaways, audience voices, and candid conversation. New episodes weekly.

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Tanzania: Who is responsible for CHADEMA's woes? 31.07.2025 29:53

The future of Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, is in crisis after being barred from the October 2025 election — and from all by-elections until 2030. Is this a calculated move by President Samia Suluhu to silence dissent, or is CHADEMA crumbling under the weight of its own internal divisions?

'Tinubu is fitter than most world leaders' — Presidential Spokesperson Dr. Daniel Bwala 25.07.2025 30:10

Dr. Daniel Bwala, once the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar during Nigeria’s 2023 presidential race, now serves as a key spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu. In this episode of Under the Baobab, Bwala explains why he believes Tinubu is one of the most capable leader on the global stage — and the right person to drive Nigeria’s economic transformation.

Why is Cameroon's Kah Walla absent from the elections? 18.07.2025 33:00

She once ran for president, defied the political establishment, and became a rare female voice on Cameroon’s national stage. But today, Kah Walla is unusually quiet. Is she walking away from politics — or preparing her boldest move yet? She joins us "Under The Baobab."

Under the Baobab Trailer 30.06.2025 0:32

Under the Baobab is DW's weekly vodcast where Africa’s biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds, and bold solutions.