As Zambian prepare to vote on August 13, the countrys' electoral commission faces one of its biggest tests yet: a new voter register, new constituencies, ballot security, campaign tensions and public questions over trust.

Can Peter Obi unite a divided opposition, secure the country, confront IPOB and turn his promise of a "new Nigeria" into measurable results?

The Commonwealth of Nations says it is a champion of human rights and democratic values. But when member states face political crises, disputed elections and shrinking civic freedoms, does the organization do enough?

The 2026 World Cup is officially in the books, leaving behind a fascinating puzzle for African football. Ten African teams arrived; nine made history by storming into the knockouts. But it was only pushed to the quarter-finals. As we analyze the performance gaps holding the continent back, we demand accountability: How will Africa truly benefit from the billions?

Many African migrants in South Africa with work permits, jobs and families, still fear for their safety. Can trade unions help tackle xenophobia, challenge the myths and address the real causes of unemployment?

As schoolchildren remain at risk of kidnapping and communities live in fear, Under The Baobab asks the questions millions of Nigerians are asking: What's gone wrong? What are the solutions? And when will citizens feel safe again? In this episode, we sit Under the Baobab with Nigeria’s Defense Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, to discuss the growing insecurity and how to tackle it.

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi joined Gen Z on the streets of Nairobi to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Now he is asking for their votes. Recorded live at the Global Media Forum in Bonn, DW's Under the Baobab puts the outspoken Kenyan activist-turned-politician in the hot seat.

Fresh cracks have emerged in Nigeria's PDP party as a faction nominated former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole 2027 presidential aspirant. Abdullahi Ibrahim, PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, joins DW Under The Baobab to examine if Jonathan has what it takes to tackle Nigeria's pressing challenges.

Are Ghana's Black Stars ready to rise, or heading into another storm? Henry Asante Twum of the Ghana Football Association joins Under The Baobab for exclusive insight into what's really going on behind the scenes.

Is it xenophobia, a migration crisis, or a failure of African leadership? After South Africa's foreign minister insisted the country remains safe for Africans, Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, joins us Under The Baobab to respond.