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DW AfricaLink is packed with news, politics, culture and more — every weekday. From combating health issues and freedom of expression to finances, tolerance and environmental protection, we have it covered.

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Thursday · 26 min
Nigeria pushes to decriminalize attempted suicide
Nigeria is facing growing calls to decriminalize attempted suicide. What would that change mean for vulnerable people and the mental health system?
Wednesday · 25 min
Is Malawi taking a gamble with its fragile 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.
Tuesday · 24 min
Lesotho: Are free speech and free media really under attack?
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.
September 14 · 25 min
Kenya's foreign trader crackdown: What is driving the policy?
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.
September 10 · 23 min
Can children in Cameroon's conflict zones return to school?
The long-running Anglophone crisis in Cameroon is still keeping many children out of school. What does it mean for their future?
September 9 · 25 min
Can a new map change how the world sees Africa?
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?
September 8 · 25 min
How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism
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.
September 7 · 25 min
Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports?
Africa's largest gold producer, wants to refine locally. What could this mean for its economy?
September 3 · 25 min
Can Zambia's Hichilema unite a divided nation?
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?
September 2 · 26 min
Nigeria Football Federation faces leadership crisis
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?
September 1 · 25 min
Can Africa's bold ideas become real change?
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?
August 31 · 26 min
Nigeria's floods: Can demolishing buildings stop the destruction?
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?
August 27 · 24 min
Liberia's role in Trump's deportation strategy
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?
August 26 · 25 min
Why are tiny African ants being smuggled abroad?
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.
August 25 · 25 min
Cameroon: Who held power in Biya's absence?
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.
August 24 · 25 min
Cameroon's youth caught in Russia's war recruitment drive
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?
August 20 · 24 min
Can SADC leaders boost growth and regional security?
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?
August 19 · 26 min
Hichilema's second term: What's next for Zambia?
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?
August 18 · 25 min
WAFCON 2026: What's behind all the excitement?
WAFCON 2026 delivered upsets, penalty drama, and one of the most extraordinary tournaments in recent African women's football history. What does this tournament tell us about the state of the game, and who has emerged as the biggest winner? Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks to football analyst Biola Solace-Chukwu and DW's correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha.
August 17 · 26 min
Ebola in DR Congo: The hidden economic cost
Three months into the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the toll goes beyond deaths. Markets are closing, farms are abandoned and families are losing income. What is Ebola's true economic cost?

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