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Africa's urgent call for climate finance

Mimi Mefo Newuh | George Okachi
November 28, 2025

In this special edition of Under the Baobab, we uncover why African nations suffer most while contributing least, and ask: where is the money?

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Under the Baobab hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi, standing in front of an illustration of a baobab tree seen in a dark blue silhouette against a pink/orange gradient sky

Under the Baobab

Under the Baobab is DW's weekly vodcast where Africa's biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds and bold solutions. Hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi are joined by experts and everyday change-makers from Africa.

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