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Under the Baobab

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.2026 DW Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Can Ghana's Black Stars deliver at the World Cup?

    Can Ghana's Black Stars deliver at the World Cup?
    Jun 5 2026
    Are Ghana's Black Stars ready to rise, or heading into another storm? Henry Asante Twum of the Ghana Football Association joins Under The Baobab for exclusive insight into what's really going on behind the scenes.
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    30 mins
  • South Africa's 'xenophobia' crisis: How safe are Ghanaians?

    South Africa's 'xenophobia' crisis: How safe are Ghanaians?
    May 29 2026
    Is it xenophobia, a migration crisis, or a failure of African leadership? After South Africa's foreign minister insisted the country remains safe for Africans, Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, joins us Under The Baobab to respond.
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    30 mins
  • Who controls South Africa's streets?

    Who controls South Africa's streets?
    May 22 2026
    South Africa once depended on African solidarity during apartheid. Today, many Africans say they no longer feel safe there. Is this a migration crisis, xenophobia, or a deeper crisis of identity?
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    30 mins
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