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Ghana's flag waves proudly, but can it embrace all hues of humanity like a rainbow? As the Supreme Court debates a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, the nation is grappling with identity and rights. Eddy Micah Jnr talks to LGBTQ+ activist Alex Koffi Donkor and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi in Ghana, as well as Namibian journalist Vita Angula.

From agriculture to trade, health, and education, women play a crucial role in Africa's economies. But they still often face discrimination and have to fight taboos, especially in patriarchal societies. How can technology help propel women forward? DW's Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Lydia Charles Moyo, CEO of the "Her Initiative" organization in Tanzania, and to DW correspondent Kathy Short in Zambia.

Kenya: activists are considering new approach ++ South Africa: GNU government sworn in ++ Tunisia: elections scheduled for October ++ Caribbean: Hurricane Beryl results in multiple deaths

A week after the start of deadly youth protests in Kenya, President William Ruto announced he would withdraw his controversial finance bill. But the rallies show no sign of ending. Instead, there are growing calls for Ruto to step down - despite his willingness to enter into dialogue with the protesters. How can Kenya's political deadlock be resolved?

Kenya's GenZ protests continue ++ National Rally party eyes governing options after upcoming French elections ++ US: Donald Trump likely to continue to have immunity

Africans spent €56 million on rejected visa applications, striving to cover fees and prove financial stability for European travel. Are developed countries exploiting Africa's aspirations? Cameroonian author and visa expert Nkiacha Atemnkeng, and Ghanaian travel and visa agent Daniel Quartey tell us more.

South Africa's ANC has been vocally pro-Palestinian. But as it negotiates a coalition deal with the Democratic Alliance (DA), how might South Africa's foreign policy regarding the Middle East change? Eddy Micah Jr talks to the South African Zionist Federation's Rowan Polovin, and DW's Thuso Khumalo in Johanesburg.

Kenyan police tear gas protesters ++ EU and Ukraine sign security pact ++ Biden and Trump face off ++ North Korea tests 'hypersonic' missile

Young Kenyans have set the nation ablaze with fiery protests and effectively forced President William Ruto to back down on a controversial tax bill. Can the revolutionary spark spread to other African nations? George Okach discusses activism with Gen Z lawyer Jim India and DW reporters Sella Oneko in Kenya and Olisa Chukwuma in Nigeria.

Kenya: Ruto refuses to sign tax bill after unrest ++ ICC convicts Timbuktu jihad police chief of war crimes ++ WikiLeaks founder Assange returns home ++ NATO names Dutch PM Rutte as next chief