TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 04.10.2026

Genital mutilation. Sexual abuse. Trauma. Maïmouna Coulibaly endured it all. Today, she empowers women to heal through dance. Her message: "Dancing saved my life."

For almost forty years, it divided Germany, separating East and West. The day the Wall came down, on November 9, 1989, was a day of joy and happiness for the vast majority of people who lived in its vicinity.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

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Could Germany become a hotspot for the global markets of the future? Young startup founders are using cutting-edge innovations to tackle tomorrow's biggest challenges. They're not just dreaming about the future - they're building it.

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A look at Uganda, where Chinese tech is transforming transport with electric buses, motorbikes and three-wheelers. Plus: An autonomous tractor aids farmers in India, and Austria bests the rest of Europe at night trains.

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From peasants' son to revolutionary leader - Mao Zedong laid the foundation for modern China. This three-part documentary offers an in-depth look at one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

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Europa genießen - das ist hier die Devise. Gezeigt wird, was es alles zu entdecken gibt, wohin es sich zu reisen lohnt, welche interessanten Menschen und Trends unser Kontinent zu bieten hat.

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From Nusantara's green dream to Vietnam's mega structures and Thailand's tiny house movement - Southeast Asia is redesigning the future. But are these projects creating communities for people, or monuments that leave them behind? This is the battle for the cities of tomorrow.

AI is transforming access to financial services, jobs and income. From Mexico to India and Pakistan, new technologies are opening up new opportunities for women while raising questions about bias, fairness and inclusion.

Caught between cultural richness and political crisis: An extraordinary music project is bringing together young talents from Georgia and Germany. At the same time, Georgian artists are standing up for artistic freedom.

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Genital mutilation. Sexual abuse. Trauma. Maïmouna Coulibaly endured it all. Today, she empowers women to heal through dance. Her message: "Dancing saved my life."

Rudolf Steiner is synonymous with Waldorf education - and its controversial teachings. This documentary explores the impact his ideas have had, and why they continue to draw both supporters and critics, to this day.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

AI is transforming access to financial services, jobs and income. From Mexico to India and Pakistan, new technologies are opening up new opportunities for women while raising questions about bias, fairness and inclusion.

West Africa now accounts for 30% of all cybercrimes in Africa, costing victims billions globally. We explore the world of internet fraudsters known in Nigeria as "Yahoo boys" and in Ghana as "Sakawa Boys."

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From India's green innovators to extreme heat in Bengaluru and fires in Borneo: Meet the people finding ways to respond to environmental challenges.

A look at Uganda, where Chinese tech is transforming transport with electric buses, motorbikes and three-wheelers. Plus: An autonomous tractor aids farmers in India, and Austria bests the rest of Europe at night trains.

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Europa genießen - das ist hier die Devise. Gezeigt wird, was es alles zu entdecken gibt, wohin es sich zu reisen lohnt, welche interessanten Menschen und Trends unser Kontinent zu bieten hat.

Could Germany become a hotspot for the global markets of the future? Young startup founders are using cutting-edge innovations to tackle tomorrow's biggest challenges. They're not just dreaming about the future - they're building it.

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From Nusantara's green dream to Vietnam's mega structures and Thailand's tiny house movement - Southeast Asia is redesigning the future. But are these projects creating communities for people, or monuments that leave them behind? This is the battle for the cities of tomorrow.

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Caught between cultural richness and political crisis: An extraordinary music project is bringing together young talents from Georgia and Germany. At the same time, Georgian artists are standing up for artistic freedom.

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People on the autism spectrum have dreams like many other people's: love, a career, friendships. But the path to achieving them is often strewn with challenges.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

AI is transforming access to financial services, jobs and income. From Mexico to India and Pakistan, new technologies are opening up new opportunities for women while raising questions about bias, fairness and inclusion.

What does "healthy" really mean in 2025? In this episode of Don't Hold Back, host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba sits down with fitness coach Kopano Mokhele, who deliberately gained 25 kilos and is now losing it again so that he can understand what his clients go through. Together, they unpack the myths and realities of health in an age of body image pressure and quick-fix diets.

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While the Berlin Wall became the symbol of the Cold War, another border was just as deadly: the Baltic Sea. For nearly 30 years, thousands of East Germans risked everything to flee the GDR across the water. Almost 6,000 people attempted the dangerous journey to West Germany or Denmark. At least 140 died trying - more than at the Berlin Wall.

Caught between cultural richness and political crisis: An extraordinary music project is bringing together young talents from Georgia and Germany. At the same time, Georgian artists are standing up for artistic freedom.

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At Decorex Johannesburg, we explore how identity is being shaped across Africa. From spiritual traditions and natural hair to community building and unlikely sporting dreams, creativity is redefining belonging.

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Genital mutilation. Sexual abuse. Trauma. Maïmouna Coulibaly endured it all. Today, she empowers women to heal through dance. Her message: "Dancing saved my life."

Europa genießen - das ist hier die Devise. Gezeigt wird, was es alles zu entdecken gibt, wohin es sich zu reisen lohnt, welche interessanten Menschen und Trends unser Kontinent zu bieten hat.

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AI is transforming access to financial services, jobs and income. From Mexico to India and Pakistan, new technologies are opening up new opportunities for women while raising questions about bias, fairness and inclusion.

A look at Uganda, where Chinese tech is transforming transport with electric buses, motorbikes and three-wheelers. Plus: An autonomous tractor aids farmers in India, and Austria bests the rest of Europe at night trains.

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A cinematic journey through the first year of Donald Trump's second term as president. Fear, hope, protest, loyalty and disappointment all shape this portrait of the US as a nation in turmoil.

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Genital mutilation. Sexual abuse. Trauma. Maïmouna Coulibaly endured it all. Today, she empowers women to heal through dance. Her message: "Dancing saved my life."

Africa

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From Nusantara's green dream to Vietnam's mega structures and Thailand's tiny house movement - Southeast Asia is redesigning the future. But are these projects creating communities for people, or monuments that leave them behind? This is the battle for the cities of tomorrow.

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Researchers in Leipzig show how green roofs and rainwater management can reduce urban heat. Also: climate change, biodiversity loss and the growing threat posed by invasive species.