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George Okachi

George has special interest in stories about geopolitics and socioeconomic issues affecting Africa.

George is a regular host of DW's AfricaLink show, a video producer, presenter and editor at Deutsche Welle Africa Desk.

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Featured stories by George Okachi

Controversial Kenyan preacher Paul Mackenzie sits amid a group of people on February 6, 2024.

Will Kenya's cult leader be found guilty of manslaughter?

Families of victims from Kenya's worst cult-related massacre are seeking justice as the trial of the cult leader begins.
SocietyAugust 12, 202401:24 min
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Is Helen Zille South Africa's 'parallel president'?

Helen Zille is the most powerful white woman in African politics. Sheʼs also a lightning rod for controversy
SocietyJuly 31, 202402:22 min
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What are the implications of Amazon's South Africa launch?

Not everyone is excited, as there are fears it could also lead to the collapse of local online retailers.
BusinessMay 13, 202402:59 min
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Stories by George Okachi

A woman eats a large plate of food with sauce, in front of a camera

Eating on camera becoming a growing trend in Africa

Eating on camera becoming a growing trend in Africa

Africans are getting into the "mukbang" trend, self-indulgent eating for an online audience. But how risky is it?
SocietySeptember 21, 202403:33 min
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Ghanaian ecopreneur turns cassava waste into clean energy

Ghanaian ecopreneur turns cassava waste into clean energy

A Ghanaian ecopreneur is making this a reality by transforming discarded cassava peels into powerful cooking briquettes.
SocietySeptember 18, 202404:48 min
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Why do many Africans neglect writing a will?

Why do many Africans neglect writing a will?

Eddy Micah Jr. talks to experts Kananelo Mukenge and Peter Bismark Kwaofie, and DWʼs Nontokozo Mchunu in South Africa.
SocietySeptember 6, 202426:24 min
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DIY: How to upcycle plastic caps into lip balm containers

DIY: How to upcycle plastic caps into lip balm containers

A Ghanaian eco-entrepreneur shows how everyday plastic waste can become a beauty must-have with simple DIY techniques.
LifestyleSeptember 5, 202404:30 min
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African whistleblowers at risk

African whistleblowers at risk

Whistleblowers exposing corruption or illegal activities are facing mounting and brazen attacks across Africa.
CorruptionSeptember 2, 2024
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Whistleblowers risk enforced disappearances in Africa

Whistleblowers risk enforced disappearances in Africa

Josey Mahachi talks to Ghanaian investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni and DW's Mimi Mefo.
Human RightsAugust 30, 202426:45 min
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