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Botswana's new president has taken office following October's election, ending nearly 60 years of conservative rule. Outgoing President Masisi has congratulated his successor, Duma Boko. What does this mean for Botswana and its democracy? Join Josey Mahachi as she discusses this pivotal moment with political analyst Adam Mfundisi and DW Correspondent Phemelo Ramasu.

Ghana says media reports of a cross-border spillover of Islamist extremism Burkina Faso are untrue. Reuters had reported that the extremists have logistical bases in northern Ghana. Do they pose any threat to Ghana? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Alex Vines of Chatham House, Mutaru Mumuni Muktar of the West Africa Center for Counter Extremism, and DW correspondent in the Sahel, Bram Posthumus.

Liberian youth are putting their health at risk with the intake of kush. The highly toxic synthetic drug has been linked to leg sores in some heavy users. How did kush become so popular, and what can Liberia do to stop its youth from falling into addiction? Josey Mahachi talks to Psychiatrist Dr. Emmanuel P. Flomo at Redemption Hospital in Monrovia and DW correspondent Evelyn Kpadeh in Liberia.

It's football's biggest individual award. But in 2024, there was heavy debate on social media, and fan groups as to who would win, or even who would attend the ceremony! So, why has the Ballon D'Or become controversial? And when will another African join George Weah on the winner's list? Eddy Micah talks to football journalists Glory Mushinge and Matt Pearson.

Global media often highlights conflict, poverty and corruption in Africa. But there's a powerful, untold side to the continent. Josey Mahachi talks to Abimbola Ogundairo of Africa No Filter and DW Senior Editor Chrispin Mwakideu.

Why are African women having fewer children today? From cultural shifts to urbanization, healthcare, and modern lifestyles, what could be driving this change? Josephine Mahachi speaks with DW correspondent Mirriam Kaliza and Dr Gift Kawalazila.

Explore how BRICS is reshaping global governance for the Global South. With South Africa, Egypt and Ethiopia as members, other African nations are keen to join. Can BRICS elevate Africa's global standing? Josey Mahachi discusses with political analyst Dr. Ndimancho Michael, international relations expert Fidel Amakye Owusu, and DW’s Thuso Khumalo.

Elderly women of Cameroon's Indigenous Baka people are taking desperate steps to preserve their culture and way of life amid displacement by logging, mining and modern development. They continue building traditional Mongulu huts, now also embraced by a local school to remind children of their cultureal roots. Join Josey Mahachi as she talks to experts about this cultural preservation effort.

Some 3,600 prisoners, including 63 women, await execution in Nigeria. Despite calls from civil society and the National Human Rights Commission, the death penalty remains for crimes like murder, treason, and under Sharia law, rape and witchcraft. Why has Nigeria not abolished it? Join human rights activist Gloria Mabeiam Ballason and DW correspondent Ben Adam Shemang to explore this issue.

Zambia is grappling with its worst drought in 60 years, severely affecting water levels in the Kariba Dam, which supplies hydroelectric power. Citizens face over 21 hours of daily power rationing. National power utility ZESCO has proposed emergency tariff hikes of between 50% and 156% — raising concerns about the crisis' impact on the economy and poverty alleviation.

Most Malawians believe vulnerable children struggle to get help, with 4 in 10 reporting child neglect and abuse as common, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey. Despite these challenges, many say the government is improving child welfare, but foster homes report rising admissions. Josey Mahachi is joined by Memory Chisenga and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha to discuss.

In May 2021, Germany agreed to fund €1.1 billion worth of Namibian projects over a 30-year period after officially recognizing the Herero-Nama genocide. Many see it as Germany’s way of paying reparations for the atrocities of its colonial past. However, not everyone in Namibia is happy with the form of compensation. Josey Mahachi talks to Namibia’s President Nangolo Mbumba.

For decades, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have faced instability, terrorism, poverty and resource exploitation. Despite expelling French troops post-coups, progress is slow. Eddy Micah Jr. discusses these issues with researcher Malick Sadibou Coulibaly and Evelyn Groenink from ZAM.

The topic of mental health is often overlooked in the workplace. Many employees struggling with mental health issues become unproductive or quit, while some experience discrimination. How should employees and employers approach it? And why is it such an important conversation to have? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Patience Osekre, a psychotherapist in Ghana and Cynthia Kodowu of HR Network Africa.

Significant progress has been made in producing drugs that can help the 26 million people across Africa living with HIV. But access is still difficult, so how can advances in HIV-treatment and research sustainably benefit patients? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Alfred Besa, an expert on HIV/AIDS and a consultant with Humana People to People, and Anna Kegomba, a person living with HIV/AIDS in Namibia.

Bandits in northern Nigeria have been using Tiktok, WhatsApp and Facebook to showcase their activities and lifestyle. The Nigerian army has decried their increasing influence. So how serious is the issue and how can it be tackled? Eddy Micah talks to security intelligience expert, Dr. Yahuza Getso, and DW correspondent, Suleiman Mohammed Al-Amin.

Explore Africa's renewable energy potential with insights from the Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2024. Despite 685 million people lacking electricity, off-grid solar could power 41% by 2030. Eddy Micah Jr discusses investment opportunities and challenges in Africa's solar sector with Sarah Malm from GOGLA and DW's Thuso Khumalo.

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Ghana’s president has finally signed a 30-year-old gender equity bill into law. It promotes the participation of women in public life from a minimum of 30% to 50% by 2030, which is in line with UN sustainable development goals. But will it actually change anything for the women of Ghana? DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Sheila Minka-Premo, a convenor of the bill and journalist Gifty Andoh Appiah.

Nigerians had hoped the Dangote Petroleum Refinery near Lagos would lower fuel costs, which had shot up after Africa's biggest oil producer scrapped fuel subsidies. But now the Dangote refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) are fighting over the price of fuel sold in Nigeria. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to analyst, Dr. Ede Peter Daniel and DW's Ben Shemang in Nigeria.