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An experiment off the coast of Corsica suggests fish can recognize specific people (sometimes). Also, put a dot in front a zebrafish and, amazingly, you'll be a step closer to understanding the concept of free will.

We hit the streets of Berlin this week for an action-packed German Elections Special! Join host, Kate Laycock and political correspondent, Thomas Sparrow, as they tiptoe through the German Parliament buildings, relax in Berlin’s most famous political hang-out, gatecrash a TV news studio, and look back on some defining moments of German political history.

M23 fighters have captured major towns in eastern DR Congo. The country's leaders accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, while the latter accuses DR Congo of sheltering the FDLR, an armed group created by ethnic Hutus who massacred Tutsis during the 1994 genocide. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Gonza Muganwa, a political and social commentator on the Great Lakes region, and DW's Alex Ngarambe.

A recent report by Malawi Education Statistics showed that the dropout rate in 2024 increased by more than 25,000 pupils, the majority of whom were boys. This trend threatens the country's progress toward quality education. So, what's causing this increase in school dropouts? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Omega Moyo, a Gender Education expert, and DW's George Mhango in Blantyre.

Gambia's President Adama Barrow is sparking outrage after signaling his intention to seek a third term. Gambians are worried it could jeopardize the country's democratic progress. So what are the implications of Barrow's actions should he not back down? Mimi Mefo talks to Degen Jobe from the Center for Research and Policy Development and DW correspondent Sankulleh Janko in Banjul.

Djibouti's foreign minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, defeated Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, to become the next chairperson of the African Union. But is he ready to tackle Africa's pressing challenges? DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Nerima Wako-Ojiwa, a Kenyan political analyst, and Andrew Wasike, DW correspondent in Nairobi.

US President Donald Trump's 90-day freeze on aid has massively affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in key sectors like health. Ghana and South Sudan are some of the countries that are feeling the ripple effects of the frozen aid the most. We'll discuss this with Naftali Mwaura Muigai, an expert on social issues in East Africa and DW's very own Isaac Kaledzi in Accra, Ghana.

Scientists in the US have found a way to grow plants in complete darkness. Could this be the future of farming, reducing land use and environmental impact? Or will traditional agriculture remain irreplaceable?

Ahead of German elections, Mark Leonard from the European Council on Foreign Relations reflects on Germany's significance within the wider European project. We investigate the murky world of underwater stealth sabotage. The German town of Meiningen fosters a cultural oasis in the middle of an AfD stronghold. And Alice in Orbanland: AfD leader Weidel pays a visit to Hungary.

US President Donald Trump cuts aid to South Africa. He cited alleged human rights violations against white farmers, a controversial land ownership bill, and South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. But why is Trump targeting Pretoria now? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Lesiba Teffo, a political analyst at the University of South Africa, and Thuso Khumalo, DW correspondent in Johannesburg.