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

Eddy Micah Jr.

Eddy is a passionate storyteller, editor and broadcaster driven by speaking truth to power.

Eddy Micah Jr. is an editor 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.

The outline of the African continent is depicted on a doorknob at the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal?

Despite delays and other issues, the Economic Community of West African States plans to introduce the eco by 2027.
PoliticsAugust 25, 2025
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.

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Study: Over 130,000 Ugandan civil servants 'bought' jobs

Study: Over 130,000 Ugandan civil servants 'bought' jobs

Stakeholders are now urging for reforms in the recruitment process to stamp out the practice.
PoliticsSeptember 2, 2025
DW AfricaLink

Are Ghana and Nigeria headed for more power crises?

Are Ghana and Nigeria headed for more power crises?

Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Ben Boakye from the Africa Center for Energy Policy and DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena in Ghana.
SocietyAugust 28, 202526:08 min
DW AfricaLink

Nigeria's pay hike for officials draws backlash

Nigeria's pay hike for officials draws backlash

Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to David Okoroafor, economics professor at the University of Abuja, and DW's Ben Adam Shemang.
PoliticsAugust 27, 202530:00 min
DW AfricaLink

The real cost of game hunting in South Africa

The real cost of game hunting in South Africa

DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with conservationist Ian Michler and DW's Dianne Hawker about the realities of game hunting.
SocietyAugust 18, 202530:00 min
DW AfricaLink

Africa's aviation safety under scrutiny after crashes

Africa's aviation safety under scrutiny after crashes

Eddy Micah Jr speaks with aviation expert Dr. Dominick Andoh and DW's Adwoa Tenkoramma
TravelAugust 14, 202525:30 min
DW AfricaLink

Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal?

Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal?

ECOWAS plans to launch a regional currency by 2027, despite past delays and ongoing hurdles. Will it finally happen?
PoliticsAugust 13, 202526:14 min
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