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South Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for Literature +++ Tennis star Rafael Nadal announces retirement +++ Mozambique counting votes after tense election

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.

US President Joe Biden's first trip to Africa trip would have taken him to Angola. The trip was canceled at the last minute. But did the planned trip to southern African country come into focus on the eve of a US election have anything to do with the clash of US-China interests? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to political analyst Edmilson Angelo.

South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has been in place for 100 days after the African National Congress (ANC) party failed to secure a majority for the first time since 1994. Among the 10 coalition partners is the main opposition, the Democratic Alliance (DA). How is the coalition performing? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to analyst Sandile Swana and DW's Thuso Khumalo in South Africa.

African diaspora activists in South Africa are warning that the increasing raids on undocumented migrants by authorities could trigger renewed xenophobic violence, Why are migrants increasingly in focus? Josey Mahachi talks to Nombulelo Jacqui Qhweni of the Women In Diaspora Association (WIDA), Emmanuel Bensah, a Ghana-based integration expert and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo in South Africa.

Uganda is considering denying citizens the chance to vote for their president, with tentative plans to have lawmakers elect one instead. Critics see the move as a way for President Yoweri Museveni to hold onto power. Josey Mahachi talks to Adolf Mbeine, a political scientist at Makerere University and DW correspondent Frank Yiga in Uganda.

Infertility is incredibly challenging in many African communties. It is often the women who are shamed when a couple is childless, and adoption is not always easy. Josey Mahachi talks to Dr. Promise Sefogah, the Vice President of the Fertility Society of Ghana, Judith Mwila, a child rights activist in Zambia and DW correspondent Naomi Jasseda in Tanzania.

Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for a disproportionate share of global disease-related deaths due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Why is it so? Cai Nebe talks to Dr. Janet Midega, Senior Research Manager for Wellcome's Drug Resistant Infections (DRI) program, Basimenye Nhlema, Executive Director at Partners in Health-Malawi and DW correspondent George Mhango in Malawi.

Austria's far-right Freedom Party sees historic win +++ Tensions in the Middle East escalate

Illegal mining is poisoning Ghana's water supply and degrading the environment. It involves both foreign and local artisanal miners and has become a national problem. Who's behind it and why is it so difficult to stop? Josey Mahachi talks to Enoch Randy Aikins, a researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, investigative journalist Erastus Donkor and DW's Nontokozo Mchunu in South Africa.

As Uganda marks 62 years of independence from Britain, one citizen petitions to remove colonial administrators' names from streets, saying they evoke anger and bitterness among Ugandans. Historians highlight their roles in mass killings and discrimination. Josey Mahachi talks to Prof Kwame Osei Kwarteng, DW's Frank Yiga, and Edith Kimani interviews a descendant of resistance fighter Songea Mbano.

Women who lead or aspire to lead face multifaceted challenges globally. In many African countries, women face gender biases, workplace stereotypes, and a lack of mentorship. How can they navigate these obstacles? Josey Mahachi talks to South African education minister Siviwe Gwarube, Mary Ayim-Segbefia from Ghana's NAFTI, and Nigeria's youngest commissioner, Nafisat Buge.

Nigeria seeks debt forgiveness at UN General Assembly +++ Israel intercepts missile fired at Tel Aviv by Hezbollah +++ Ukrainian President Zelensky to reveal "victory plan" to US President Joe Biden

Recently, fuel seems to be the biggest issue in Nigeria: Fuel subdidies have been part of the Nigerian economy for many years until the president decided to slash them, saying their administration has been plagued with allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Join DW's Josey Mahachi in discussion with Alhassan Usman of Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service and DW reporter Shehu Salmanu.

Bodies of migrants discovered off the coast of Senegal +++ 500 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

Tens of millions of children in Africa are not in school. In Nigeria, UN data shows that around 18.5 million children are currently out of the classroom. What are the key obstacles, and how can they be resolved? Josey Mahachi talks to Dr. Ibrahim Baba Shatambaya and DW correspondent Shehu Salmanu in Nigeria. DW correspondent Killian Ngala in Cameroon talks to parents and students.

Discover Nigeria's booming hair industry, where local players are catching up to Asian giants in the wig and weave market. Plus, as Miss Universe 2024 approaches, celebrate Zozibini Tunzi, the first Black woman to win with afro-textured hair, defying advice to wear a wig.

Nigeria's food and drug administration, NAFDAC, is warning Nigerians about fraudulent "miracle" products sold by some churches. Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation for selling unverified "holy water" and "miracle soap" with false healing claims. Stay informed to avoid these scams and protect your health.

The illegal organ trade in Africa is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization estimating its value at over $1 billion annually. Efforts to raise awareness through campaigns, national policies and legal frameworks are crucial in addressing the shortage of legal organ donors and combating the illegal organ trade. But is that enough?