DW's Editor, Moderator and Reporter, Mimi Mefo Newuh

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Mimi Mefo Newuh

Mimi's interests are politics, conflicts, post-conflict, gender issues, human rights and press freedom.

Mimi is an experienced award-winning multi-media journalist with DW's English for Africa Desk.

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A small South Sudanese flag appears around the neck of an athlete in Rio de Janeiro

A small South Sudanese flag appears around the neck of an athlete in Rio de Janeiro

Why independence isn't enough for some African nations

When it comes to development, independence has rarely been enough to propel any new African country forward — but why?

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

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?

Dunkehäutige Braut steckt ihrem Mann den Ehering an den Finger

Dunkehäutige Braut steckt ihrem Mann den Ehering an den Finger

Extravagant African Weddings: Celebrating Love or Finances

Is bigger always better? Should a dream wedding be about the price tag, or about celebrating love?

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Stories by Mimi Mefo Newuh

DW Vorschaubild | Uganda | Under the Baobab

DW Vorschaubild | Uganda | Under the Baobab

Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?

Uganda Election 2026: Change or continuity?

After four decades of the Museveni in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, and remains in Uganda.

DW Under the Baobab | Thumbnailmotiv der Sendung

DW Under the Baobab | Thumbnailmotiv der Sendung

Uganda election: Change or continuity?

Uganda election: Change or continuity?

After four decades of the Museveni in power, uncertainty over electoral credibility, and remains in Uganda.

A group of people are seen holding up the poster of Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, during a campaign rally in the capital Bangui

A group of people are seen holding up the poster of Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, during a campaign rally in the capital Bangui

Central African Republic: Touadera expected to win election

Central African Republic: Touadera expected to win election

Can the CAR entrench stability and deliver economic transformation after AU observers praised the election?

French and Algerian flags fly together in Algiers, Algeria

French and Algerian flags fly together in Algiers, Algeria

AfricaLink News: December 24

AfricaLink News: December 24

+Algeria declares French colonial rule a crime+ Christmas brings Muslims and Christians together in Cameroon+

South Africa's midfielder Sipho Mbule is seen fighting for the ball with defender Aubrey Modiba during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B football match between South Africa and Angola at Marrakesh Stadium in Morocco on December 22, 2025

South Africa's midfielder Sipho Mbule is seen fighting for the ball with defender Aubrey Modiba during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B football match between South Africa and Angola at Marrakesh Stadium in Morocco on December 22, 2025

AfricaLink News: December 23

AfricaLink News: December 23

Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap 28 people on a Muslim pilgrimage +++ Egypt and South Africa open AFCON Group B with victories

Under the Baobab

Under the Baobab

Can the EU's new Sahel strategy win back trust?

Can the EU's new Sahel strategy win back trust?

Europe says it's ready to listen again. But after years of broken partnerships and growing anti-Western sentiment, can the EU's new approach to the Sahel truly protect civilians and restore stability?

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