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Under the Baobab

Under the Baobab

By: DW
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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.2026 DW Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Has President Tinubu failed to secure Nigerians?

    Has President Tinubu failed to secure Nigerians?
    Jul 3 2026
    As schoolchildren remain at risk of kidnapping and communities live in fear, Under The Baobab asks the questions millions of Nigerians are asking: What's gone wrong? What are the solutions? And when will citizens feel safe again? In this episode, we sit Under the Baobab with Nigeria’s Defense Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, to discuss the growing insecurity and how to tackle it.
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    30 mins
  • Gen Z protests to aspirant: Can Boniface Mwangi lead Kenya?

    Gen Z protests to aspirant: Can Boniface Mwangi lead Kenya?
    Jul 1 2026
    Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi joined Gen Z on the streets of Nairobi to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Now he is asking for their votes. Recorded live at the Global Media Forum in Bonn, DW's Under the Baobab puts the outspoken Kenyan activist-turned-politician in the hot seat.
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    30 mins
  • Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP's Nigeria 2027 election gamble

    Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP's Nigeria 2027 election gamble
    Jun 12 2026
    Fresh cracks have emerged in Nigeria's PDP party as a faction nominated former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole 2027 presidential aspirant. Abdullahi Ibrahim, PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, joins DW Under The Baobab to examine if Jonathan has what it takes to tackle Nigeria's pressing challenges.
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    30 mins
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