AfricaLink News: September 29

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 Swaartbooi and DW’s Dianne Hawker-Kalubi.

In the space of just one week in September, Nigerians challenged two Guinness World Records. What's driving the quest for global titles?

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 wider conflict?

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 needed to unlock meaningful change?

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 intelligence or fitness for public life?

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 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.

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 questions.

Ghana 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 succession battle

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?