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  • Tuesday · 25 min

    How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism

    Kidnapping has become a growing business in Nigeria, with thousands abducted for ransom. Lucy Riley speaks to SBM analyst David Olujinmi and DW's Olise Chukwumah about how Nigeria's kidnapping economy funds terrorism.

  • September 3 · 25 min

    Can Zambia's Hichilema unite a divided nation?

    Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term after a disputed election. With economic hardship and a weakened opposition, can he bridge deep divisions and unite Zambia?

  • September 2 · 26 min

    Nigeria Football Federation faces leadership crisis

    Corruption allegations, unpaid players and poor results have plunged the Nigeria Football Federation into crisis. Does the leadership walkout signal real reform or just a reshuffle?

  • September 1 · 25 min

    Can Africa's bold ideas become real change?

    Leaders and young people met at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to rethink Africa's leadership and institutions. But can ambitious ideas move beyond debate and deliver real change?

  • August 31 · 26 min

    Nigeria's floods: Can demolishing buildings stop the destruction?

    Flooding is a recurring issue across Nigeria, with communities in 33 states at high risk. Poor waste disposal, blocked drains, rapid urbanization and construction on waterways are among the factors making the problem worse. After the recent flooding in Abuja, authorities have turned to demolitions — but can tearing down buildings really prevent future floods?

  • August 27 · 24 min

    Liberia's role in Trump's deportation strategy

    Some US deportees reportedly refused to disembark in Liberia. Why is the African country taking up to 1,200 people under one of the Trump administration's largest third-country deportation deals?

  • August 26 · 25 min

    Why are tiny African ants being smuggled abroad?

    Wildlife trafficking is usually associated with elephants and rhinos. But in East Africa, a much smaller creature is becoming part of the illegal trade: the Giant African Harvester Ant. A single queen can fetch €200. But these ants still play a vital role in their ecosystems. Lucy Riley speaks with ant expert Dino Martins and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the growing trade in African ants.

  • August 25 · 25 min

    Cameroon: Who held power in Biya's absence?

    Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after 73 days abroad. But his prolonged absence and a major military reshuffle have raised questions about growing power struggles within the country.

  • August 20 · 24 min

    Can SADC leaders boost growth and regional security?

    SADC leaders met in Durban, South Africa to tackle growth, food security and regional stability. Can the summit turn ambitious plans into real results for millions across Southern Africa?

  • August 19 · 26 min

    Hichilema's second term: What's next for Zambia?

    Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as Zambia's president after an election marked by tensions and arrests. Can he tackle economic challenges and restore public confidence?

  • August 18 · 25 min

    WAFCON 2026: What's behind all the excitement?

    WAFCON 2026 delivered upsets, penalty drama, and one of the most extraordinary tournaments in recent African women's football history. What does this tournament tell us about the state of the game, and who has emerged as the biggest winner? Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks to football analyst Biola Solace-Chukwu and DW's correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha.

  • August 17 · 26 min

    Ebola in DR Congo: The hidden economic cost

    Three months into the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the toll goes beyond deaths. Markets are closing, farms are abandoned and families are losing income. What is Ebola's true economic cost?

  • August 13 · 24 min

    Can Africa and the Caribbean share a common market?

    Ghana's President John Mahama wants to foster closer Caribbean ties to AfCFTA when Ghana chairs the African Union next year. Could a transatlantic free-trade market work despite political and logistical hurdles?

  • August 12 · 25 min

    Where in the world is Paul Biya?

    Cameroon President Paul Biya has not been seen in public since leaving for Europe on June 7. The 93-year-old leader, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, remains abroad as government business continues and senior military positions are reshuffled. Host Lucy Riley speaks with global affairs analyst Levi Mboushou and DW correspondent Dorcas Ekupe about what Biya's absence means.

  • August 11 · 25 min

    WAFCON final four: Who will be crowned queens?

    The Women's Africa Cup of Nations is down to its final four. Who has impressed most, which teams can win the title, and what does WAFCON reveal about the future of women's football in Africa?

  • August 10 · 25 min

    Rwanda's youth alcohol addiction crisis

    More than 95% of young people in Rwanda's rehab centers are being treated for alcohol addiction. What's driving the surge, and what can be done to stop it?

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