Ghana's BRICS bid: Opportunity or gamble?

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Ghana plans to apply for BRICS membership. Could joining the bloc boost investment, trade and industrial growth, or complicate the country's long-standing policy of non-alignment?

20 Oct English Germany News

Tundu Lissu verdict

Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lissu has avoided a possible death sentence after a high court acquitted him of treason charges. Still, he was sentenced to four years for incitement.

10 Nov 25 min

What can Nigeria do to stop Ebola after the latest case?

Nigeria is racing against time after confirming an imported Ebola case linked to travel from Uganda. Can Africa's most populous nation prevent further spreading, and declare their nation Ebola-free once more?

9 Nov 25 min

Moyale violence drives Ethiopians into Kenya

Up to 50,000 people have crossed from Ethiopia into Kenya after renewed violence in Moyale. Women and children make up much of the growing humanitarian crisis, aid agencies say.

6 Nov 26 min

South Africa's anti-immigration protest dilemma

A court allowed anti-immigration protests in Durban to proceed under strict conditions after police sought to stop them. Where is the balance between protest rights and community protection?

4 Nov 25 min

How Africa became a hub for meth production

Meth labs have been uncovered in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Mozambique. Once seen mainly as a transit route for drugs, parts of Africa are now emerging as production hubs.

3 Nov 25 min