DW AfricaLink

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  What's in the new US-Kenya rare earths deal? 24.09.2026 25min

  The US plans to support development of Kenya's rare earth and niobium industries at Mrima Hill. Could the deal boost jobs and growth, or deepen Kenya's dependence on foreign partners?
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  Africa's push for a permanent UN Security Council seat 23.09.2026 26min

  African leaders at the UN General Assembly demand permanent seats on the Security Council — deciding war, peace and sanctions. How realistic is reform, and what stands in the way?
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  South Africa killings reignite femicide fears 22.09.2026 24min

  Nine women have been found dead in Johannesburg in under two months, reigniting concerns about femicide and violence against women and girls in South Africa.
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  Nigeria's 2027 election: Where do young voters stand? 21.09.2026 25min

  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?
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  Nigeria pushes to decriminalize attempted suicide 17.09.2026 26min

  Nigeria is facing growing calls to decriminalize attempted suicide. What would that change mean for vulnerable people and the mental health system?
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  Is Malawi taking a gamble with its fragile health system? 16.09.2026 25min

  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's health system.
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  Lesotho: Are free speech and free media really under attack? 15.09.2026 24min

  Are journliasts in Lesotho safe? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to Lerato Matheka, Managing Editor at Newsday, about wthe alleged attack on journalist Kananelo Boloetse and what this means for press freedom in Lesotho.
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  Kenya's foreign trader crackdown: What is driving the policy? 14.09.2026 25min

  How can Kenya protect local businesses while keeping the region open for trade and movement? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena discusses these developments with economist Sheila Olang and DW reporter Lucy Riley in Nairobi.
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  Can children in Cameroon's conflict zones return to school? 10.09.2026 23min

  The long-running Anglophone crisis in Cameroon is still keeping many children out of school. What does it mean for their future?
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  Can a new map change how the world sees Africa? 09.09.2026 25min

  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?
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  How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism 08.09.2026 25min

  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.
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  Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports? 07.09.2026 25min

  Africa's largest gold producer, wants to refine locally. What could this mean for its economy?
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  Can Zambia's Hichilema unite a divided nation? 03.09.2026 25min

  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?
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  Nigeria Football Federation faces leadership crisis 02.09.2026 26min

  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?
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  Can Africa's bold ideas become real change? 01.09.2026 25min

  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?
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  Nigeria's floods: Can demolishing buildings stop the destruction? 31.08.2026 26min

  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 among the factors making the problem worse. After the recent flooding in Abuja, authorities have turned to demolitions — but can tearing down buildings really prevent future floods?
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  Liberia's role in Trump's deportation strategy 27.08.2026 24min

  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 deportation deals?
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  Why are tiny African ants being smuggled abroad? 26.08.2026 25min

  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 Ant. A single queen can fetch €200. But these ants still play a vital role in their ecosystems. Lucy Riley speaks with ant expert Dino Martins and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the growing trade in African ants.
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  Cameroon: Who held power in Biya's absence? 25.08.2026 25min

  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 country.
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  Cameroon's youth caught in Russia's war recruitment drive 24.08.2026 25min

  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 play?