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Can Botswana break its dependence on diamonds?

2026/10/26

Diamond market volatility has exposed the risks of Botswana's dependence on a single resource. President Duma Boko is pursuing new trade ties, but can diversification deliver lasting economic change?

Nigeria's veterans fight for fair pensions

2026/10/22

Military veterans in Nigeria say they're being denied benefits earned through years of service. As tensions rise, the pensions dispute is raising questions about support for retired soldiers.

Zimbabwe's WhatsApp hacks: Who's behind them?

2026/10/21

Zimbabwe is facing a surge in WhatsApp account hijackings affecting everyone from small businesses to government officials. Who is behind the attacks, and can users do more to stop them?

Ghana's BRICS bid: Opportunity or gamble?

2026/10/20

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?

What's in Zambia's new health deal with the US?

2026/10/19

Zambia's new five-year US health partnership followed a dispute over patient data, biological specimens and critical minerals. Officials say those clauses are gone, but concerns remain.

Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis: 10 years on

2026/10/15

Ten years into Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, ordinary people continue to bear the cost of the conflict. Lucy Riley speaks to Nkongho and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka about what it will take to bring lasting peace.

Ebola outbreak: Is Kenya prepared for a public health emergency?

2026/10/14

Kenya is rushing to contain Ebola after a man who travelled from the DRC through Uganda tested positive and later died. Lucy Riley speaks to Dr Dennis Miskella and DW's Felix Maringa about Kenya's preparedness.

Why five European countries are looking to Rwanda for deportations

2026/10/13

Europe is considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and possibly Uganda. What will it mean for Rwanda and African migrants?

Cape Town's highway barrier: Safety fix or misplaced priority?

2026/10/12

Cape Town plans a $6m highway barrier to curb crime and save lives. Critics say the money should fund housing and sanitation. Will it make communities safer?

Why do Nigerians attempt world records?

2026/10/09

In the space of just one week in September, Nigerians challenged two Guinness World Records. What's driving the quest for global titles?

Ethiopia's conflict in Tigray: What cards does Abiy Ahmed still have?

2026/10/09

Four years after a civil war in Tigray, fighting is back. This time, former enemies are joining forces against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Could Ethiopia be heading towards an even wider conflict?

Are corruption and over-taxation choking Kenyan businesses?

2026/10/08

A new World Bank report puts the spotlight on the myriad of challenges that businesses operating in Kenya face — heavy taxation, bribery and regulatory hurdles. What reforms are needed to unlock meaningful change?

Has Africa made English a measure of intelligence?

2026/10/07

Ghana's multilingual first lady faced an intense backlash on social media over her spoken English recently. Is the ability to master a former colonial language evidence of intelligence or fitness for public life?

Dangote refineries: Pan-African progress or monopoly power?

2026/10/05

Aliko Dangote is reshaping Africa's energy map. Do the investments of the continent's richest businessman amount to progress for Africa or monopoly power?

South Sudan: Will elections actually happen?

2026/10/01

South Sudan is due to hold elections in December, but critics say political decisions favoring the ruling party are raising questions on whether the opposition can even compete.

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Bilas Peles 2025/03/13

Heavy on anglophone Africa

African news doesn’t make it much to European newscasts, so this is a welcome addition. The news seems well researched and is well presented, as one w...

MotowN'Showtown 2022/04/07

Vital link to Africa

Although an American with no apparent connection to African politics & culture..this DW podcast presents a window into the African continent. Now reti...

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