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One of The Flip Side's host, Okeri Ngutjinazo, gestures as she stands in front of a blue background

The Flip Side: A different angle on Africa's big stories

Short videos exposing the hidden angles of Africa's trending topics. Welcome to the Flip Side! We turn reporting about the continent on its head.

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Ruanda | Universität Wiedereröffnung

The Flip Side: Pursuit for higher education in Africa

The Flip Side: Pursuit for higher education in Africa

Africa needs to invest massively in higher education to turn the brain drain into brain gain.
SocietyMay 31, 202403:25 min
Grenzübergang zwischen Benin und Niger in Malanville

The Flip Side: Niger and Benin’s border dispute

The Flip Side: Niger and Benin’s border dispute

A tense border dispute between Niger and Benin seems to have been averted for now.
PoliticsMay 20, 202403:13 min
Video-Still | DW-Sendung Shift | Money

Nollywood: behind the red carpet and glamour

Nollywood: behind the red carpet and glamour

Nigeria's booming film industry has a dark side.
ArtsApril 24, 202403:50 min
A Zimbabwean gold coin being held between two fingers

Should Africa ditch underperforming currencies?

Should Africa ditch underperforming currencies?

African currencies continue to slump against major global currencies.
GlobalizationApril 16, 202402:54 min
The USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) sails under the Friendship Bridge as it transits the Suez Canal

Can Africa profit from Red Sea crisis?

Can Africa profit from Red Sea crisis?

Shipping companies are diverting cargo around the African continent to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
BusinessFebruary 16, 202402:41 min
Italien-Afrika Gipfel in Rom

Does Italy’s new plan work for Africa?

Does Italy’s new plan work for Africa?

Italy's "Mattei Plan," called ‘a partnership between equals,’ is already ruffling feathers in Africa.
TradeFebruary 5, 202403:32 min
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