Ebola in DR Congo: The hidden economic cost

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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?

17 Aug English Germany News

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.

8 Sep 25 min

Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports?

Ghana wants more than just gold sales, as the government pushes for local processing and greater value addition. Lucy Riley finds out more with mining consultant Seth Worlashime and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta in Accra.

7 Sep 24 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?

3 Sep 25 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?

2 Sep 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?

1 Sep 25 min