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Uganda's election race heats up as campaigns begin
Uganda's parliamentary campaigns kick off ahead of January's high-stakes election. The opposition pushes for change as the ruling NRM fights to keep …
5 months ago
Malawi women demand legal power in politics
Malawi's women want real power. Activists are pushing for legal quotas to boost female representation in politics, and say bold reforms are the only …
5 months, 1 week ago
Tanzania's democracy: Who will lead reform?
Tanzania's recent elections have drawn sharp criticism from the African Union and European Union. What must Tanzania do to restore democratic credibi…
5 months, 1 week ago
UN protection for Ghana's iconic Kente cloth
The UN has moved to shield Ghana’s most iconic textile from imitations. What does Kente cloth's Geographical Indication status mean for those who wea…
5 months, 1 week ago
Why do Nigeria's university lecturers strike?
Lecturers are teaching at universities in Nigeria again — but for how long? They've been on strike over unpaid salaries and long-promised funding. Wi…
5 months, 1 week ago
Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as Tanzania's president
As Tanzania concludes its 2025 general election, attention is sharply focused on Samia Suluhu Hassan and the deterioration of political freedoms in t…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Tanzania election 2025: Was it free and fair?
Tanzania's October 29 general election saw internet blackouts sweeping the nation and violent protests erupting. The unrest has left Tanzanians quest…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
What's next for Cote d'Ivoire after Outtara's election win?
After a high-stakes vote returned President Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term, DW's AfricaLink podcast unpacks what this means for Cote d'Ivoire’s …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
What does Paul Biya's election victory mean for Cameroon?
At 92, President Paul Biya was declared the winner of Cameroon's presidential election, extending his decades-long rule. But opposition parties are r…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The hidden cost of Ghana's illicit gold trade
In Ghana, gold is more than just a precious metal. From environmental destruction due to galamseys (illegal mines), to alleged funding of extremist v…
5 months, 3 weeks ago