Can Africa's bold ideas become real change?

Kidnapping has become a growing business in Nigeria, with thousands abducted for ransom. Lucy Riley speaks to SBM analyst David Olujinmi and DW's Olise Chukwumah about how Nigeria's kidnapping economy funds terrorism.

Ghana wants more than just gold sales, as the government pushes for local processing and greater value addition. Lucy Riley finds out more with mining consultant Seth Worlashime and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta in Accra.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term after a disputed election. With economic hardship and a weakened opposition, can he bridge deep divisions and unite Zambia?

Corruption allegations, unpaid players and poor results have plunged the Nigeria Football Federation into crisis. Does the leadership walkout signal real reform or just a reshuffle?

Leaders and young people met at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to rethink Africa's leadership and institutions. But can ambitious ideas move beyond debate and deliver real change?

Flooding is a recurring issue across Nigeria, with communities in 33 states at high risk. Poor waste disposal, blocked drains, rapid urbanization and construction on waterways are among the factors making the problem worse. After the recent flooding in Abuja, authorities have turned to demolitions — but can tearing down buildings really prevent future floods?

Some US deportees reportedly refused to disembark in Liberia. Why is the African country taking up to 1,200 people under one of the Trump administration's largest third-country deportation deals?

Wildlife trafficking is usually associated with elephants and rhinos. But in East Africa, a much smaller creature is becoming part of the illegal trade: the Giant African Harvester Ant. A single queen can fetch €200. But these ants still play a vital role in their ecosystems. Lucy Riley speaks with ant expert Dino Martins and DW's Andrew Wasike in Nairobi about the growing trade in African ants.

Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after 73 days abroad. But his prolonged absence and a major military reshuffle have raised questions about growing power struggles within the country. Political analyst Quinivet Jokem and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka in Yaounde join us to discuss what all this means for Cameroon.

Cameroon says 16 of its citizens died serving in Russia's military. Why are young Africans signing up to fight in the Ukraine war, and what role do poverty and recruitment networks play?