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Top diplomats skipping G20 meetings, limited consensus on pressing economic issues, and Donald Trump upending American foreign policy - South Africa's presidency of the G20 has had a rocky start. But can it still achieve its aims for 2025? Host Josey Mahachi speaks to DW's Thuso Khumalo, and analyst Daniel Silke discusses how Trump’s policies may affect South Africa’s trade prospects.

Nigeria's development has long relied on foreign aid, creating a dependency that hinders sustainable growth. Over the past decade, the US provided $7.8 billion in aid, supporting healthcare, security, education, and economic development. With the new US administration cutting funding, Nigeria faces an urgent need to address this shortfall. How can Nigeria end its aid dependency?

Is Ireland really running out of water? Is AI to blame? And where does Irish mythology fit in? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we answer your questions, share unexpected insights, and, of course, have a bit of craic along the way.

Germany after the election: What do the results mean? And how is this playing out with economic decline in the once proud home of Volkswagen? With the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine, we reflect on the relationship between Ukraine, Brussels and Washington. Also, myth busting about Russia's war in Ukraine, a war memorial in Spain and Jehovah's Witnesses facing Russian persecution.

Ugandan authorities dropped treason charges against opposition leader Kizza Besigye in a military court, moving the case to a civilian tribunal. This shift follows criticism of military trials for civilians, deemed unconstitutional by Uganda's Supreme Court. The government's stance on these trials continues to impact the country's human rights situation.

Maize is Malawi's lifeline, but soaring prices and shortages are pushing millions into hunger. Markets are empty and families can't afford their staple food. A forex crisis has crippled imports, leaving the nation struggling. How did it come to this, and what happens next?

One of Africa's young traditional rulers, Ogiame Atuwatse III, King of the Kingdom of Warri in Nigeria's Delta state, is redefining what it means to be a modern monarch — balancing heritage with innovation, culture with progress. But what does it take to modernize a throne without losing its essence?

Immigration was a key issue in the German election. Afro-Germans share their hopes and fears as support for the far-right AfD surges. How will the new government tackle political radicalization?

South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, believes the United States is trying to bully his country. The Trump administration cut aid to South Africa amid controversy over a new policy, and also extended refugee status to the white minority Afrikaner group. His comments come as South Africa hosts the G20 foreign ministers summit. DW's Dianne Hawker speaks exclusively to Ronald Lamola.

Imagine a city where everything - work, shopping, schools, and parks - is just 15 minutes away. Is this the key to a greener, more convenient future or a threat to personal freedom?