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Former President John Mahama has won Ghana's presidential election. Mahama became the fifth opposition leader in Africa to win an election this year. Is Mahama's victory a sign that more opposition parties in African countries will take over? Josey Mahachi talks to election consultant Ben Graham Jones and Isaac Kaledzi, DW correspondent in Accra, Ghana.

Africa is experiencing a resource boom, attracting global investors. However, resource wealth often brings instability. We explore how Tanzania balances profitable mining with small-scale artisanal mining. How can African governments tap resources responsibly? Josey Mahachi talks to DW's Naomi Jasseda and Dr. Mussa Daniel Budeba, CEO of the Geological Survey of Tanzania.

Malawi claims cannabis exports can supplement waning tobacco sales, bringing in much-needed foreign currency. But a strong debate is raging in the country about the government throwing its weight behind a crop that is still considered illicit in many countries. DW’s Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Nelson Zakeyu, the Executive Director for Drug Fight Malawi, and DW’s Chimwemwe Padatha i

Health inspectors and law enforcement officers in South Africa have teamed up to enforce food safety regulations at the country's spaza shops, mostly run by foreigners. The move follows a spate of fatalities linked to snacks sold at these stores. Josey Mahachi talks to Bongani Mkhwananzi, the African Diaspora Forum spokesperson, and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo in Johannesburg.

Nations are buying H5N1 bird flu vaccines amid the spread of the virus among livestock in the US. At least two children in North America have contracted the disease from unknown sources. How serious is the situation?

More and more cities are switching to LEDs to save money and, ultimately, the planet. But ecologists are worried about this trend. Dr. Chris Kyba explains why on a night walk through Cologne, one of Germany's brightest cities.

The French government collapses, Georgia’s brutal police crackdown, and the UK bill to legalise assisted dying. Then a Justice Special, featuring 'The Future of War Crimes Justice' author Chris Stephen on the ICC, with reports on Sea-Watch's case against the Italian coastguard and a Norwegian miscarriage of justice.

US President Joe Biden has pleddged to bolster the ties between the the US and African nations nations as he prepares to leave office. But what will he be remembered for in Africa as he exits the presidency? Josey Mahachi, speaks to Edmilson Angelo, an Angolan Doctoral researcher, analyst and specialist on African Studies and DW correpondent based in Accra, Ghana, Isaac Kaledzi .

The East African Community (EAC) marked 25 years of existence. However, EAC is facing persistent tensions and infighting among its member states. This could undermine the bloc's efforts toward regional integration, calling into question its very existence. DW’s Josey Mahachi speaks to Ivan Mugisha a social and political commentator and DW’s James Shimanyula.

Ghana is holding its election on December 7. Over 18 million registered voters will choose a new president this weekend. Incumbent Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia from the ruling party and former President John Mahama from the opposition are the two front runners. Eddy Micah Jr talks to Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Gadafi, a political scientist and DW correspondent in Accra, Isaac Kale