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Can global rules curb fashion waste in Africa?The world is producing more clothes than ever before, and much of the unwanted surplus ends up in Africa. As Ghana and Kenya grapple with the fallout, can global rules hold the fas…
- Why Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are leaving the ICC
Why are Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quitting the International Criminal Court? Is it a rejection of foreign influence or a blow to justice and accountability in Africa?
- Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa tightens his grip on power
Zimbabwe's parliament has approved constitutional amendments extending presidential terms from five to seven years, and replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary…
- Can Ghana's new anti-corruption action plan deliver?
Ghana has unveiled a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan for 2026 to 2030, promising stronger accountability and reforms. Can this strategy succeed where previous o…
- After June 30: What next for migrants in South Africa?
Anti-migrant protests rocked South Africa this week after some citizen-led movements demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by 30 June. As tensions persist, DW's A…
- Can President Mahama fix Ghana's perennial Accra floods?
Ghana's capital, Accra, has once again been battered by devastating floods that left at least a dozen people dead. What is behind the recurring floods and can President John Mahama…
- World Cup: It's time for Africa
Africa is enjoying one of its strongest-ever FIFA World Cup campaigns, with a record nine teams reaching the knockout stage. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks…
- Public service in Uganda: Should dual nationality matter?
Uganda's latest cabinet appointments have sparked controversy after several nominees were questioned over their dual citizenship. In this AfricaLink podcast, host Lucy Riley speaks…
- Keir Starmer's exit: What next for UK-Africa relations?
As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves office, we examine whether his government delivered on its Africa ambitions or let another strategic opportunity slip away. Lucy Riley spea…
- Why are Zambian civil servants piling up debt?
Zambia's central bank has raised concerns over growing debt among civil servants, warning that excessive borrowing and loan defaults could pose risks to the country's financial sec…
- Kenya's Gen Z protest anniversary: The search for justice
Two years after Kenya's Gen Z-led protests forced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, many families are still waiting for justice. Dozens were killed and hundreds injur…
- Nigeria school kidnapping crisis: Is there a way out?
School kidnappings are leaving parents fearful and disrupting education across Nigeria. As armed groups increasingly target students and teachers, are schools still safe? Adwoa Ten…
- South Africa's migration crisis and repatriating Africans
Anti-migrant anger is rising in South Africa, and African governments are responding by bringing citizens home. In Nigeria, the first return flight has already landed, but behind t…
- How Uganda is holding firm against Ebola
A fast-moving Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is testing Uganda's border. With cases rising and a lockdown in place, can containment hold before the virus outpaces the response?
- Day of the African Child: Broken or kept promises?
June 16 is a reminder for Africa to protect, educate, and empower its children. But still millions of children still face inequality and limited prospects. So what’s going wrong—an…
- Kenya school dormitory fires: Is there a solution?
Several Kenyan students are accused of setting on fire a school dormitory that killed 16 girls. How can Kenyan schools keep children safe when dorms, exits, and supervision fail? A…
- Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026: What are the chances?
As the World Cup kicks off, African teams are ready to battle it out on the pitch. Is this the tournament where Africa goes all the way, and can the continent finally break the ult…
- World Cup 2026: Could this be Africa's moment of glory?
African teams are heading to the World Cup with bigger dreams than ever. The stage is set, the stakes are high, and Africa’s finest are ready. Is this the tournament where Africa g…
- What if we replace humanitarian aid with opportunities?
New research from East Africa shows that pairing entrepreneurship support with market access can dramatically boost incomes, savings, and resilience among refugees. How is the DREA…
- Xenophobia in South Africa: A Ghanaian returnee's story
Hundreds of Ghanaians have returned home from South Africa following anti-migrant protests. In this episode of AfricaLink, we hear how a Ghanaian footballer called Fiifi was forced…
