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Since Ghanaian President John Mahama took office, thousands of government employees — including nurses and teachers — have lost their jobs. The opposition demands reinstatement, calling the move politically motivated. Trade unions have warned of severe consequences.

Thousands of Mozambicans who fled post-election unrest to neighboring Malawi are eager to return home. Rights groups report that over 300 people lost their lives in the political disputes and local clashes following the October 2024 elections. Now, the governments of Mozambique and Malawi have initiated a repatriation drive to help these displaced individuals return to their homeland.

The number of single mothers in Uganda has significantly increased, prompting calls to introduce a marriage unit course at universities. Single mothers aged 18-35 rose from 20% to 30%, according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics 2024 report. Marriage counselors aim to educate young people on marriage dynamics, preventing breakups, and upholding family sanctity.

In Malawi, second-hand clothing traders are protesting price hikes due to a scarcity of forex. As the government aims to reduce costs, economists call for a ban on imports to protect the local textile industry. What's the way forward for Malawi's second-hand clothing market?

Ghana recently elected its very first female vice president. Other African nations also have female leaders. But what is the overall state of gender parity across African politics? Becky Enyonam Ahadzi, a senior legal practitioner joins us alongside DW correspondent Adwoa Domena in Accra, Ghana.

In 2024, Nigeria lost 52.3 billion naira (about 32 million Euros) to fraudsters and fraudulent bank transactions. Before, scammers known as the "Yahoo Boys" plagued Nigerian financial institutions. Recently fraud in Nigeria has increasingly taken on an international dimension - but how has this evolved? Host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to retired banker Aminu Philip, and DW's Ben Adam Shemang in Abuja.

A new World Bank report shows Zambia has become one of the most impoverished and unequal nations in the world. The trend is driven by poor economic governance and inefficient mineral exploitation. So, how can Zambia turn this trajectory around? DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Dickson Mwansa, a specialist in economic justice, and Cathy Short in Lusaka.

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group handed over FDLR fighters to Kigali. They say leaders of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) were involved in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Congolese government dismissed the claims as "fabricated." So, how does Rwanda see peace succeeding in the region? DW's Eddy Micah Jr speaks to Rwanda's government spokesperson, Yolande Makolo.

Top diplomats skipping G20 meetings, limited consensus on pressing economic issues, and Donald Trump upending American foreign policy - South Africa's presidency of the G20 has had a rocky start. But can it still achieve its aims for 2025? Host Josey Mahachi speaks to DW's Thuso Khumalo, and analyst Daniel Silke discusses how Trump’s policies may affect South Africa’s trade prospects.

Nigeria's development has long relied on foreign aid, creating a dependency that hinders sustainable growth. Over the past decade, the US provided $7.8 billion in aid, supporting healthcare, security, education, and economic development. With the new US administration cutting funding, Nigeria faces an urgent need to address this shortfall. How can Nigeria end its aid dependency?

Ugandan authorities dropped treason charges against opposition leader Kizza Besigye in a military court, moving the case to a civilian tribunal. This shift follows criticism of military trials for civilians, deemed unconstitutional by Uganda's Supreme Court. The government's stance on these trials continues to impact the country's human rights situation.

Maize is Malawi's lifeline, but soaring prices and shortages are pushing millions into hunger. Markets are empty and families can't afford their staple food. A forex crisis has crippled imports, leaving the nation struggling. How did it come to this, and what happens next?

One of Africa's young traditional rulers, Ogiame Atuwatse III, King of the Kingdom of Warri in Nigeria's Delta state, is redefining what it means to be a modern monarch — balancing heritage with innovation, culture with progress. But what does it take to modernize a throne without losing its essence?

Immigration was a key issue in the German election. Afro-Germans share their hopes and fears as support for the far-right AfD surges. How will the new government tackle political radicalization?

South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, believes the United States is trying to bully his country. The Trump administration cut aid to South Africa amid controversy over a new policy, and also extended refugee status to the white minority Afrikaner group. His comments come as South Africa hosts the G20 foreign ministers summit. DW's Dianne Hawker speaks exclusively to Ronald Lamola.

M23 fighters have captured major towns in eastern DR Congo. The country's leaders accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, while the latter accuses DR Congo of sheltering the FDLR, an armed group created by ethnic Hutus who massacred Tutsis during the 1994 genocide. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Gonza Muganwa, a political and social commentator on the Great Lakes region, and DW's Alex Ngarambe.

A recent report by Malawi Education Statistics showed that the dropout rate in 2024 increased by more than 25,000 pupils, the majority of whom were boys. This trend threatens the country's progress toward quality education. So, what's causing this increase in school dropouts? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Omega Moyo, a Gender Education expert, and DW's George Mhango in Blantyre.

Gambia's President Adama Barrow is sparking outrage after signaling his intention to seek a third term. Gambians are worried it could jeopardize the country's democratic progress. So what are the implications of Barrow's actions should he not back down? Mimi Mefo talks to Degen Jobe from the Center for Research and Policy Development and DW correspondent Sankulleh Janko in Banjul.

Djibouti's foreign minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, defeated Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, to become the next chairperson of the African Union. But is he ready to tackle Africa's pressing challenges? DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Nerima Wako-Ojiwa, a Kenyan political analyst, and Andrew Wasike, DW correspondent in Nairobi.

US President Donald Trump's 90-day freeze on aid has massively affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in key sectors like health. Ghana and South Sudan are some of the countries that are feeling the ripple effects of the frozen aid the most. We'll discuss this with Naftali Mwaura Muigai, an expert on social issues in East Africa and DW's very own Isaac Kaledzi in Accra, Ghana.