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South Africa killings reignite femicide fearsNine women have been found dead in Johannesburg in under two months, reigniting concerns about femicide and violence against women and girls in South Africa.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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…
- 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?
- 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 m…
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?
- 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?
- 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'…
- Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports?
Africa's largest gold producer, wants to refine locally. What could this mean for its economy?
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 dep…
- 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…
- 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 cou…
- Cameroon's youth caught in Russia's war recruitment drive
Cameroon says 16 of its citizens died serving in Russia's military. Why are young Africans signing up to fight in the Ukraine war, and what role do poverty and recruitment networks…
- 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…
- 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?
