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The number of single mothers in Uganda has significantly increased, prompting calls to introduce a marriage unit course at universities. Single mothers aged 18-35 rose from 20% to 30%, according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics 2024 report. Marriage counselors aim to educate young people on marriage dynamics, preventing breakups, and upholding family sanctity.

In Malawi, second-hand clothing traders are protesting price hikes due to a scarcity of forex. As the government aims to reduce costs, economists call for a ban on imports to protect the local textile industry. What's the way forward for Malawi's second-hand clothing market?

Ghana recently elected its very first female vice president. Other African nations also have female leaders. But what is the overall state of gender parity across African politics? Becky Enyonam Ahadzi, a senior legal practitioner joins us alongside DW correspondent Adwoa Domena in Accra, Ghana.

In 2024, Nigeria lost 52.3 billion naira (about 32 million Euros) to fraudsters and fraudulent bank transactions. Before, scammers known as the "Yahoo Boys" plagued Nigerian financial institutions. Recently fraud in Nigeria has increasingly taken on an international dimension - but how has this evolved? Host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to retired banker Aminu Philip, and DW's Ben Adam Shemang in Abuja.

A new World Bank report shows Zambia has become one of the most impoverished and unequal nations in the world. The trend is driven by poor economic governance and inefficient mineral exploitation. So, how can Zambia turn this trajectory around? DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to Dickson Mwansa, a specialist in economic justice, and Cathy Short in Lusaka.

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group handed over FDLR fighters to Kigali. They say leaders of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) were involved in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Congolese government dismissed the claims as "fabricated." So, how does Rwanda see peace succeeding in the region? DW's Eddy Micah Jr speaks to Rwanda's government spokesperson, Yolande Makolo.

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?

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?