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Ghana rejects health deal with US over privacy concerns +++ Kenya: Court denies application to stop launch of Dangote refinery +++ Uganda crowns Tooro king after weeks of succession battle

Weight-loss drugs are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa — especially counterfeit ones. But what's behind the growing demand for these medications? And how safe are they?

The treason trial of Tanzanian opposition head Tundu Lissu is in its final stages. Lissu could face the death penalty if convicted. Political analyst Paternus Niyegira and DW reporter Naomi Jasseda weigh in on his fate.

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?

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?

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.

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?

Nigeria is facing growing calls to decriminalize attempted suicide. What would that change mean for vulnerable people and the mental health system?

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.

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.

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.

Children in parts of Cameroon remain out of school due to the long-running Anglophone crisis in the country. Human rights lawyer Felix Agbor Balla and DW's Dorcas Ekupe weigh in on the growing education crisis.

Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to Moky Makura, executive director of Africa No Filter, and DW's Isaac Kaledzi about the push for more accurate representation of Africa on maps, and what ir could mean for the continent.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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. Political analyst Quinivet Jokem and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka in Yaounde join us to discuss what all this means for Cameroon.

Thousands of Africans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with Cameroon identified among the major sources of recruits. In April, Cameroon confirmed that 16 of its nationals had been killed while serving in the Russian military. But for young people facing limited job opportunities, promises of better pay can make recruitment offers difficult to resist.

SADC leaders met in Durban, South Africa to tackle growth, food security and regional stability. Can the summit turn ambitious plans into real results for millions across Southern Africa?

Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as Zambia's president after an election marked by tensions and arrests. Can he tackle economic challenges and restore public confidence?