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Eddy Micah Jr. hosts the DW News, DW News Africa and the AfricaLink PodcastImage: DW

Eddy Micah Jr.

Eddy is passionate and dedicated to showcasing the often-overlooked narratives of Africa to the world.

Eddy Micah Jr. is a distinguished journalist and news anchor at Deutsche Welle (DW) in Germany. Renowned in media circles, Eddy excels in covering global news and current affairs across multiple platforms.

Skip next section Featured stories by Eddy Micah Jr.

Featured stories by Eddy Micah Jr.

ECOWAS leaders attending a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria on February 24, 2024

Are we seeing the end of ECOWAS?

With some of its members leaving the bloc, is the Economic Community of West African States slowly disintegrating?
PoliticsJuly 22, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands with heads of state and government of African countries, as well as the heads of the EU, for a photo at the "Compact with Africa" in Berlin, Monday Nov. 20, 2023

What does the West invest in Africa?

Despite its dwindling influence the West still invests in Africa. Others are catching up. Can Africa win this race?
BusinessJuly 5, 2024
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Stories by Eddy Micah Jr.

DW AfricaLink

Football 2025 preview: Top events and exciting matches

Football 2025 preview: Top events and exciting matches

This year promises to be filled with mouthwatering football contests and spectacular soccer showpieces.
SportsJanuary 3, 202526:20 min
DW AfricaLink Teaser Josi Eddy

How Kenya and Uganda dominated African media issues in 2024

How Kenya and Uganda dominated African media issues in 2024

We're assessing why East African countries dominate the news agenda Kenyan activist Shikoh Kihika and DW's Frank Yiga.
Human RightsDecember 31, 202430:00 min
DW AfricaLink Teaser Josi Eddy

How has 2024 been in Africa's hotspots?

How has 2024 been in Africa's hotspots?

Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Ivan Mugisha, an expert on the Great Lakes, and DW's reporter Jean Marie Ngong Song in Bamenda.
ConflictsDecember 30, 202430:00 min
DW AfricaLink

How did Nigeria fare in 2024?

How did Nigeria fare in 2024?

Analyst Adamu Kabiru and DW's Ben Shemang analyze Nigeria's struggles in 2024 and its outlook for 2025.
PoliticsDecember 27, 202426:12 min
DW AfricaLink

ECOWAS gives junta-led states 6 months to rethink exit

ECOWAS gives junta-led states 6 months to rethink exit

Eddy Micah Jr explores what could happen next and the potential economic, political and social consequences.
PoliticsDecember 23, 202426:32 min
John Mahama surrounded by supporters (file photo)

Ghana's President-elect John Mahama speaks with DW

Ghana's President-elect John Mahama speaks with DW

DW spoke with Mahama as he prepares to take charge of a country facing a host of challenges.
PoliticsDecember 19, 202412:06 min
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