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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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

One year after Tanzania's disputed 2025 election, has President Samia Suluhu Hassan united the country, expanded political freedoms and delivered reconciliation?

Russia is expanding its presence in Africa through security partnerships and economic deals. What does this mean for African countries as global alliances shift?

Following United Nations Day, we ask whether the UN can still deliver on peace, security and development in Africa amid conflicts, climate pressures and growing calls for reform.

South Africa aims to hand millions of hectares of state land to Black farmers. Will it help tackle one of apartheid's most enduring legacies?

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?

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 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 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?

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.

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.

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.

Europe is considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and possibly Uganda. Adwoa Domena speaks with Alex Vines and Alex Ngarambe about what Rwanda could gain and the implications for African migrants.

Cape Town plans a $6m highway barrier to curb crime and save lives. Critics say the money should fund housing and sanitation. Adwoa Domena speaks with activist Nkosikhona Swaartbooi and DW’s Dianne Hawker-Kalubi.

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

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?

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?

Four years after a civil war in Tigray, fighting is back. This time, former enemies are joining forces against Abiy Ahmed. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Patricia Rodrigues from Control Risks and DW's Negash Mohammed.

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 is due to hold elections in December, but critics say political decisions favoring the ruling party are raising questions on whether the opposition can compete on a level playing field.

A humanoid robot named Walker E, or "Mutembei," appeared on Kenyan TV recently. Universities, schools and labs around Africa are delving into the technology that raises some deep questions.