Nigeria pushes to decriminalize attempted suicide

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Nigeria is facing growing calls to decriminalize attempted suicide. What would that change mean for vulnerable people and the mental health system?

17 Sep English Germany News

Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis: 10 years on

Ten years into Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, ordinary people continue to bear the cost of the conflict. Lucy Riley speaks to Nkongho and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka about what it will take to bring lasting peace.

15 Oct 24 min

Ebola outbreak: Is Kenya prepared for a public health emergency?

Kenya is rushing to contain Ebola after a man who travelled from the DRC through Uganda tested positive and later died. Lucy Riley speaks to Dr Dennis Miskella and DW's Felix Maringa about Kenya's preparedness.

14 Oct 25 min

Why five European countries are looking to Rwanda for deportations

Europe is considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and possibly Uganda. Adwoa Domena speaks with Alex Vines and Alex Ngarambe about what Rwanda could gain and the implications for African migrants.

13 Oct 25 min

Cape Town's highway barrier: Safety fix or misplaced priority?

Cape Town plans a $6m highway barrier to curb crime and save lives. Critics say the money should fund housing and sanitation. Adwoa Domena speaks with activist Nkosikhona Swaartbooi and DW’s Dianne Hawker-Kalubi.

12 Oct 25 min

Why do Nigerians attempt world records?

In the space of just one week in September, Nigerians challenged two Guinness World Records. What's driving the quest for global titles?

9 Oct 25 min