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September 28 · 25 min
Tanzania: Can international recognition save opposition leader Tundu Lissu?
The treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu is in its final stages. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Lissu has been nominated for the European Union's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
September 24 · 25 min
What's in the new US-Kenya rare earths deal?
The US plans to support development of Kenya's rare earth and niobium industries at Mrima Hill. Could the deal boost jobs and growth, or deepen Kenya's dependence on foreign partners?
September 23 · 26 min
Africa's push for a permanent UN Security Council seat
African leaders at the UN General Assembly demand permanent seats on the Security Council — deciding war, peace and sanctions. How realistic is reform, and what stands in the way?
September 22 · 24 min
South Africa killings reignite femicide fears
Nine women have been found dead in Johannesburg in under two months, reigniting concerns about femicide and violence against women and girls in South Africa.
September 21 · 25 min
Nigeria's 2027 election: Where do young voters stand?
Youth voters helped shape Nigeria's 2023 election. With inflation, unemployment and migration reshaping priorities, are young Nigerians still engaged ahead of the 2027 vote?
September 17 · 26 min
Nigeria pushes to decriminalize attempted suicide
Nigeria is facing growing calls to decriminalize attempted suicide. What would that change mean for vulnerable people and the mental health system?
September 16 · 25 min
Is Malawi taking a gamble with its fragile health system?
Malawi's plan to send 500 nurses to Israel has sparked debate. Supporters say it's a chance for unemployed nurses to earn and upskill, but critics warn it could cripple the country's health system.
September 15 · 24 min
Are journalists in Lesotho safe?
In early September, Newsday editor Kananelo Boloetse was reportedly abducted, interrogated, and assaulted by unidentified men. Is the media under attack in Lesotho?
September 14 · 25 min
Kenya's foreign trader crackdown: What is driving the policy?
Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered all foreign nationals working in the country's retail sector to obtain or update their business licenses and work permits. What does it mean for East African Community?
September 10 · 23 min
Can children in Cameroon's conflict zones return to school?
The long-running Anglophone crisis in Cameroon is still keeping many children out of school. What does it mean for their future?
September 9 · 25 min
Can a new map change how the world sees Africa?
A new UN resolution calls for the use of maps that don't diminish Africa's size. What will that mean for perceptions of the continent?
September 8 · 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 7 · 25 min
Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports?
Africa's largest gold producer, wants to refine locally. What could this mean for its economy?
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.

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