World AIDS Day 2024 reminds us that access to healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental human right. Join us as we explore the global fight against HIV/AIDS, uncover the barriers still faced by millions, and spotlight the inspiring stories of resilience and advocacy. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Dr. Mainza Bubala, a Zambian researcher on HIV/AIDS and DW's reporter Kathy Short in Lusaka.

Some people seem very good at guessing what you're thinking. And some of us might find that we think very deeply about what people are thinking or feeling. The reason appears linked to special connections between some the youngest parts of the brain, evolved 300 million years ago. We explored this with lead researcher Rodrigo Braga, a clinical neurologist, from Northwestern University.

Kenya, once a haven for refugees, now faces scrutiny over forced repatriations, including high-profile cases like Nnamdi Kanu and Kizza Besigye. What do these incidents reveal about Kenya’s human rights stance? DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to activist Wanjeri Nderu and journalist Andrew Wasike to unpack the rising risks for asylum seekers.

In the heart of Berlin, woodpeckers are turning the city into their playground. From drumming on trees to carving out homes, these master carpenters are thriving in the most unlikely of places. But why are they drawn to the bustling streets and towering buildings?

Poland’s Donald Tusk fills a leadership vacuum, election shock in Romania, and has Ireland cracked the formula for political stability? In the second half: a special post-COP29 climate episode guest-produced by award-winning British environmental journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor and featuring additional reporting by Ashish Sharma.

Over 250 households in Ntchisi District, Malawi, lack piped water or boreholes. Residents trek long distances to a stream that dries up in the hot season. The hilly terrain becomes slippery in the rain, making it hard to fetch water. Women face domestic violence during the rainy season. DW's Josey Mahachi and George Mhango discuss the issues with Willies Mwandira.

Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, sits on vast crude oil reserves, yet imports most of its fuel. Public outcry has forced the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to undergo a structural overhaul. But critics say it's too late for an institution drowning in corruption. DW's Josey Mahachi talks to DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja and Nigerian economist Sani Nasidi.  

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a severe shortage of reconstructive surgical care, with 93% of the population lacking access to these vital services. Despite high rates of burns and injuries, Africa has just one reconstructive surgeon for every 10 million people. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Dr. Paa-Ekow Hoyte-Williams and Nana Bediako Brogya to discuss how the continent can address this urgent issue.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan became the first female African leader to participate in a G20 summit, which is an annual gathering of leaders from 19 of the world's largest economies including. Why is that such a big deal? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to DW's Naomi Achieng in Tanzania, business consultant David Kafulila and analyst Emmanuel Bensah.

A standoff between police and illegal miners at Stilfontein has forced illict mineral extraction into the spotlight. The unsafe and unregulated "zama zama" trade draws many to South Africa where the government doesn't appear to be offering any good alternatives. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Johannes Qankase, a community leader in Stilfontein and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo in South Africa.