Accra:Deutsche Welle (DW) Africa and Channel One Media have introduced a new current affairs TV programme titled 'Under the Baobab,' focusing on critical issues concerning the African continent, including politics and social matters.
According to Ghana News Agency, the programme will be broadcast weekly on television and as a vodcast by both DW and Channel One Media. The first episode was launched at Channel One Media's premises, attended by diplomats, media professionals, and students who engaged with the content.
The debut episode featured Ambassador Harold Adlai Agyemang discussing Ghana's strategies for returnees from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks. Audience members also contributed via social media and at the venue.
Ms. Asumpa Lattus from DW expressed that the programme represents Africa as a whole and serves as a platform for accountability, enabling young Africans to question their leaders.
Mr. Bernard Avle of Channel One Media emphasized the importance of the programme in fostering public discourse and strengthening democracies, encouraging young Africans to voice their opinions without intimidation.