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?

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 Berlins 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.