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Kenya school dormitory fires: Is there a solution?
Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026: What are the chances?
World Cup 2026: Could this be Africa's moment of glory?
What if we replace humanitarian aid with opportunities?
Xenophobia in South Africa: A Ghanaian returnee's story
Can women reshape politics in Nigeria?
Ethiopia election: Free, fair or flawed?
Senegal crisis: Faye–Sonko split explained
Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis
Is Pan-Africanism dying or being reborn?
Can Museveni tackle corruption in Uganda's parliament?
Is Nigeria's borrowing helping or hurting citizens?
What Tinubu's second‑term bid means for Nigeria
Ebola outbreak: Can Africa hold the line after USAID cuts?
Record fuel prices push up Kenya transport fares
Zimbabwe land dispute reignites tensions
Rwanda: Probing death of government critic in prison
Tackling 'sex for jobs' practices in Ghana
DR Congo: Tshisekedi hints at third term, vote delay
US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals
Uganda's 'foreign agents' bill: Who could be targeted?
South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge
When freedom of expression hit a wall in Zambia
Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal
How South Africa's corrupt top cops are ruining law enforcement efforts
Who will speak up for Nigeria's street children?
After the inquiry: Is justice still possible in Tanzania?
Running on empty: Malawi's fuel crisis
Ghana's uphill battle to defeat Malaria
Nigeria divided over reintegrating Boko Haram fighters
Pope Leo in Cameroon: Faith, power and politics
Zambia police recruitment secrecy sparks demands for answers
Uganda's opposition under pressure as NRM expands power
What was the Sudan conference in Berlin about?
Why Nigerian insecurity matters beyond its borders
Detention, democracy and dissent in Tanzania
Digital trade deadlock: What’s at stake for Africa?
Why Igbo 'kings' outside Nigeria spark controversy
Why violence keeps returning to Nigeria's Plateau state
Remembering Rwanda's 1994 genocide
Zambia bets on growth after years of reform
Autism Awareness Day: Nigeria tackles myths with awareness
Nigeria is marking World Autism Day with its biggest-ever screening drive. The nationwide initiative, "Spark a Spectrum of Possibilities 2026," offers free screenings and consultations aiming to improve early diagnosis and support for thousands of children. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to autism campaigner Maria Okafor, founder of the RBM Autism Foundation, and DW's Kunle Babs in Abuja.
Zimbabwe split over electoral reforms
Zimbabwe's constitutional reform push is sparking intense debate. Critics warn it could extend President Mnangagwa's term and significantly impact how leaders are chosen, but supporters say it will stabilize the country. As public hearings continue, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with activist Namatai Kwekweza and DW correspondent Columbus Mavhunga to unpack what it means for ordinary Zimbabweans.
Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?
Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga.
Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'
In some Nigerian communities, a harmful practice known as 'money marriage,' where young girls are given away to settle family debts, persists. Though outlawed, the tradition is driven by poverty, social pressure, and weak enforcement. What can be done to stop it? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and gender consultant Hassana Maina, alongside DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja.
Zimbabwe fares double as fuel prices soar
Fuel hikes in Zimbabwe have pushed petrol above $2 a liter and forced transport fares to double, deepening the cost-of-living crisis and leaving many struggling to keep up with rising daily expenses.
TB surge in Southern Africa: Why cases are rising
Despite being curable, tuberculosis (TB) is spreading fast in South Africa and Mozambique. What's driving the rise, and what solutions lie in communities themselves?
Under pressure: LGBTQ+ crackdown in Ghana and Senegal
Ghana's revived anti-LGBTQ+ bill could see offenders jailed for up to three years, while Senegal now imposes sentences of up to ten years for same‑sex relations. What's driving this regional crackdown? Lucy Riley speaks with Angel Maxine—Ghana's first openly transgender musician—and her mother about what it means to raise a transgender child in a deeply conservative society.
Maiduguri attacks: What they signal for Nigeria
A wave of deadly blasts rocked Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria after years of relative calm. More than 20 people killed, over 100 injured. Is this a resurgence of jihadist violence, or a warning that the conflict never really ended? Lucy Riley speaks to Malik Samuel, senior researcher at Good Governance Africa-Nigeria and DW's Abiodun Jamiu Sulaiman to figure out what's next for Nigeria.
Guinea's border tensions: Can ECOWAS calm it?
A new border dispute is erupting as Liberia and Sierra Leone accuse Guinean troops of crossing into their territory to seize land. Guinea denies this, stating its recent military deployments are defensive. Regional leaders are now seeking a diplomatic solution. In this AfricaLink episode, Lucy Riley speaks with Liberian activist Martin Kollie and DW's Evelyne Kpadeh in Monrovia