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Are journalists in Lesotho safe?
In early September, Newsday editor Kananelo Boloetse was reportedly abducted, interrogated, and assaulted by unidentified men. Is the media under att…
1 month ago
Kenya's foreign trader crackdown: What is driving the policy?
Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered all foreign nationals working in the country's retail sector to obtain or update their business licenses a…
1 month ago
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?
1 month ago
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?
1 month ago
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 Oli…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports?
Africa's largest gold producer, wants to refine locally. What could this mean for its economy?
1 month, 1 week ago
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 …
1 month, 1 week ago
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 …
1 month, 1 week ago
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 c…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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…
1 month, 2 weeks ago