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Why five European countries are looking to Rwanda for deportationsEurope is considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and possibly Uganda. Adwoa Domena speaks with Alex Vines and Alex Ngarambe about what Rwanda could gain and the impl…
Cape Town's highway barrier: Safety fix or misplaced priority?Cape Town plans a $6m highway barrier to curb crime and save lives. Critics say the money should fund housing and sanitation. Adwoa Domena speaks with activist Nkosikhona Swaartboo…
- Why do Nigerians attempt world records?
In the space of just one week in September, Nigerians challenged two Guinness World Records. What's driving the quest for global titles?
- Ethiopia's conflict in Tigray: What cards does Abiy Ahmed still have?
Four years after a civil war in Tigray, fighting is back. This time, former enemies are joining forces against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Could Ethiopia be heading towards an even…
- Are corruption and over-taxation choking Kenyan businesses?
A new World Bank report puts the spotlight on the myriad of challenges that businesses operating in Kenya face — heavy taxation, bribery and regulatory hurdles. What reforms are ne…
- Has Africa made English a measure of intelligence?
Ghana's multilingual first lady faced an intense backlash on social media over her spoken English recently. Is the ability to master a former colonial language evidence of intellig…
- Dangote refineries: Pan-African progress or monopoly power?
Aliko Dangote is reshaping Africa's energy map. Do the investments of the continent's richest businessman amount to progress for Africa or monopoly power?
- South Sudan: Will elections actually happen?
South Sudan is due to hold elections in December, but critics say political decisions favoring the ruling party are raising questions on whether the opposition can even compete.
- Is Africa ready for a humanoid robot revolution?
A humanoid robot named Walker E, or "Mutembei," appeared on Kenyan TV recently. Universities, schools and labs around Africa are delving into the technology that raises some deep q…
AfricaLink News: September 29Ghana rejects health deal with US over privacy concerns +++ Kenya: Court denies application to stop launch of Dangote refinery +++ Uganda crowns Tooro king after weeks of successio…
- South Africa: Are weight-loss drugs safe?
Weight-loss drugs are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa — especially the counterfeit ones. What's driving the demand, and how safe are these drugs?
- Tanzania: Can international recognition save opposition leader Tundu Lissu?
The treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu is in its final stages. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Lissu has been nominated for the European Union's…
- What's in the new US-Kenya rare earths deal?
The US plans to support development of Kenya's rare earth and niobium industries at Mrima Hill. Could the deal boost jobs and growth, or deepen Kenya's dependence on foreign partne…
- Africa's push for a permanent UN Security Council seat
African leaders at the UN General Assembly demand permanent seats on the Security Council — deciding war, peace and sanctions. How realistic is reform, and what stands in the way?
- South Africa killings reignite femicide fears
Nine women have been found dead in Johannesburg in under two months, reigniting concerns about femicide and violence against women and girls in South Africa.
- Nigeria's 2027 election: Where do young voters stand?
Youth voters helped shape Nigeria's 2023 election. With inflation, unemployment and migration reshaping priorities, are young Nigerians still engaged ahead of the 2027 vote?
- 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?
- 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…
- 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 attack in Lesotho?
- 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 and work permits. What does it m…
