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Why is Adama Barrow pushing for a third term in The Gambia?
Gambia's President Adama Barrow is sparking outrage after signaling his intention to seek a third term. Gambians are worried it could jeopardize the country's democratic progress. So what are the implications of Barrow's actions should he not back down? Mimi Mefo talks to Degen Jobe from the Center for Research…
Is the new AU chairperson up to the challange?
Djibouti's foreign minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, defeated Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, to become the next chairperson of the African Union. But is he ready to tackle Africa's pressing challenges? DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Nerima Wako-Ojiwa, a Kenyan political analyst, and Andrew Wasike, DW correspondent in…
The impact of Trump's USAID freeze in South Sudan and Ghana
US President Donald Trump's 90-day freeze on aid has massively affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in key sectors like health. Ghana and South Sudan are some of the countries that are feeling the ripple effects of the frozen aid the most. We'll discuss this with Naftali Mwaura Muigai, an…
What's behind Trump's targeting of South Africa in war-of-words over controversial land reform bill?
US President Donald Trump cuts aid to South Africa. He cited alleged human rights violations against white farmers, a controversial land ownership bill, and South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. But why is Trump targeting Pretoria now? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Lesiba Teffo, a political analyst…
What does Africa stand to win or lose over Trump's fall-out with the ICC?
The ICC pledged to continue its work after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on it this month, saying the court had issued "baseless arrest warrants, targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu." But what ensues when a global leader takes aim at the ICC, and what impact could this have on Africa? We explore all…
Mission 300: Electricity to millions in Africa by 2030
A plan launched by the World Bank and the African Development Bank last year seeks to provide 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa with sustainable electricity by 2030. Dubbed Mission 300, there are doubts that this can be achieved in five years. To find out more, we're being joined by public…
Why are Kenyans opposing carbon offset projects?
A Kenyan court has dealt a blow to a major flagship carbon offset project, and it's seen as a landmark ruling. The project was used by Meta, Netflix, British Airways and other multinational corporations, but had long been opposed to by Indigenous activists. Josey Mahachi talks to Dr. Mordecai Ogada,…
Why Africa's regional blocs are failing to resolve crises
Following an East African Community (EAC) meeting on the escalating DRC conflict, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary summit. SADC is committed to peace after at least 16 troops were killed in clashes with M23 fighters. Why are regional blocs like EAC and SADC struggling to restore…
Making the Lake Chad basin safer and viable for dwellers
The Lake Chad basin is located in Northern Central Africa and covers almost 8% of the continent and spreads over seven countries. Despite the potential the area holds, in recent decades insecurity, climate resilience, food insecurity, socioeconomic crisis among others have plagued dwellers there.
Ending the Fulani and indigenes feud in Ghana
There is growing tension between the Fulanis in Ghana and local communities they live in, across the country. The Fulanis, an ethnic group of people live in West Africa, Central Africa and South Sudan. There have been clashes, murders and counter killings among them and indigenous people for years now…
Who's to blame for Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso leaving ECOWAS?
The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially left ECOWAS. We look at what led to the fallout, how ECOWAS tried to get them back, and why this matters for the future of West Africa. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah, who is the…
Is the South African GNU under threat?
The future of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) hangs by a thread after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the expropriation bill into law. The law allows the government to expropriate land if it deems it to be in the public interest, but coalition members say Ramaphosa is trying to…
Why Kenya is cracking the whip on social media and AI?
The Kenyan government has recently ramped up efforts to regulate social media and artificial intelligence, citing concerns over AI-generated images mocking President William Ruto and other leaders. Citizens have been voicing outrage over what they see as a move to suppress free speech. We explore this issue with Mark Kaigwa,…
What does Trump's US exit from the WHO mean for Africa?
The African Union expressed dismay over President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization. The US is the biggest financial contributor to the organization and its departure may endanger programs tackling tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and other health crises. Josey Mahachi speaks to former health minister of Zimbabwe,…
Why do Nigeria women remain underrepresented
DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Dr Aisha Lawal-Malumfashi from the department of sociology at the University of Abuja.
Why the US is returning Nigeria's stolen oil money
This month, the US said it is returning $52.88 million in seized assets to Nigeria as part of a corruption probe against former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and associates. Of the repatriated funds, $50 million will be allocated to rural electrification programs in Nigeria. Eddy Micah Junior talks to Dr…
What does Davos have to offer for African economies?
Every year, powerful world leaders meet at the World Economic Forum in Davos, trade deals are struck, and international partnerships are born. But does Davos really help Africa's economic prospects, considering the continent's economic polices are rarely in the spotlight? DW talks to Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African…
Malawi: Why are unsafe abortion cases increasing?
In 2024, Malawi recorded over 52,000 abortion cases, twice the number of cases registered in 2021. In Malawi, abortion remains illegal and can only be performed when a mother's life is in danger. To help us break down the situation, Josey Mahachi talks to Judith Nalikungwi, a health practitioner in…
Is Kenya doing enough to protect female athletes from GBV?
Kenya has witnessed the deaths of at least four top female athletes in the recent past due to gender-based violence (GBV). The latest is Rebecca Cheptegei, who was killed in September 2024. Why is Kenya's government not providing stronger protections against gender-based violence and femicide? Josey Mahachi talks to Viridiana…
Can Tanzania's opposition defeat the ruling CCM party?
Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA is determined to unseat the ruling Chama Cha Mapanduzi (CCM) party in this year's election. CHADEMA and rights groups accuse President Samia Suluhu Hassan of clamping down on political dissent. But can they stage an upset? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Majjid Mjengwa a political…