Deutsche Welle AfricaLink

Why Rwanda is proposing a tax on churches and mosques

Loading player...
The Rwanda Governance Board is drafting a bill to tax churches and mosques, following President Paul Kagame's call to regulate "nonsense" in religious organizations. After closing over 9,000 prayer sites for failing to meet standards, the government aims to restore order with a strict new model. But how effective will it be?
13 Nov English Germany News

Other recent episodes

Congo slams Apple over 'conflict minerals' supply chain

The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using minerals sourced from illegal mining. Local communities impacted by illicit mining explore the consequences of a potential victory against the tech giant. DW's Josey Mahachi and Alex Ngarambe discuss the fallout with Alex Vines from British think tank Chatham House.
24 Dec 26 min

ECOWAS gives junta-led states 6 months to rethink exit

ECOWAS has given Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso six months to reconsider their decision to quit the West African bloc. Eddy Micah Jr explores what could happen next and the potential economic, political and social consequences.
23 Dec 26 min

Malawi: Inquiry Report on death of Vice President Saolos Chilima

On June 10, 2024, tragedy struck Malawi when Vice President Saulos Chilima died in Malawi's deadliest aviation accident. This moment shook the nation to its core, and many questions remain: What role did the weather play? Could this tragedy have been avoided? DW's Mirriam Kaliza and political analyst Khumbo Soko join us for this discussion.
20 Dec 26 min
All episodes