Deutsche Welle - Crime Fighters

When the girls' mother dies, they try to live alone without telling anyone. While trying to keep up appearances, Jane and Hope get into even more trouble. Their friends, the street kids Sara and Leroy, try to help them, but eventually their secret is revealed: the girl’s father turns up. He had been violent towards his family which is why they fled. Will the sisters finally get the support they need to protect their rights? This story was written by Carla Fernandes (Angola/Portugal

Zita and her family lose everything when a fire destroys the low-income settlement where they live. Some of the neighbors think it was an accident, but Zita, a young law student, starts investigating to find out who is responsible. She discovers that not just her former settlement, but most of the city’s infrastructure was built on corrupt deals, ignoring safety standards and putting the citizens at risk. She starts a social media campaign to uncover the dirty deals and raise awareness – which means stepping on dangerous ground, and soon the threats start coming in. Did the young woman bite off more than she can chew or will she really make a difference in the fight against corruption? This story was written by Chrispin Mwakideu (Kenya)

In the town of Lambu, the police suddenly have a lot to do: A newborn baby has just been found at the doorstep of the police station. The very next day, a well-respected member of the community is found dead in front of his house, a knife still stuck in his chest. Young police officer Amsa works on the cases with her superior inspector Bruce. Being the only female officer in Lambu, Amsa is also approached by several women suffering abuse and she is dedicated to helping them. This is hard as there is no law yet in the country that punishes domestic violence. Join Amsa as she tries to solve the cases and protect the victims of domestic violence. This story was written by Pinado Abdu Waba (Nigeria).

Inspector George Cross is investigating the murder of a young woman who had been mutilated. Her identity is a mystery. Could this crime be linked to witchcraft? As he works on the case, the young policeman absent-mindedly gives permission to his sister and cousin to pursue their dreams in the neighboring country. Melody and Kodjo want to study abroad. They have been promised training and exciting future prospects by a friendly neighbor. When after a while their family doesn’t hear from the teenagers, they start worrying. As George Cross tries to get in touch with Melody and Kodjo and to solve the murder case, he uncovers a network of dangerous criminals who trade in human beings.

The principal of Jomvu School, Mrs. Gongo, collapses at Parents’ Day in front of colleagues, parents and pupils and falls into a coma. The police soon find out that she was poisoned –but why? Was it the act of some ill-meaning colleague who wanted her job? Or someone who did not agree with her anti-corruption campaign at the school? Inspector Upide investigates but makes little progress. Awa, a young trainee teacher, starts looking for clues herself. Little by little, she finds out that what happened to Mrs. Gongo could have to do with her own secret mission at the school – unveiling the systematic abuse of pupils by teachers who promise them good grades in exchange for sexual favors. This story was written by James Muhando (Kenya).

ierre, le fils d'une famille riche et influente, meurt d'overdose dans sa chambre près de boites de médicaments vides. Lorsque l'autopsie révèle qu'il ne s'est pas suicidé mais qu'il a été empoisonné, les trois inspecteurs Kaloumba, Salomé et Charlie se mettent à enquêter. Ils sont rapidement pris dans un tourbillon d'intrigues, de cupidité et de violence. Pour trouver le meurtrier de Pierre, il leur faut entrer dans le monde des médicaments contrefaits où des trafiquants exploitent la maladie et le désespoir. Les contrefaçons sont vendues pour une bouchée de pain et les clients ne sont pas conscients des risques qu'elles représentent pour leur santé. Plusieurs pistes conduisent les policiers sur les traces d'un médecin réputé, d'un guérisseur et d'une pharmacienne jusqu'au ministre de la santé. Pendant l'enquête, les inspecteurs voient leurs vies menacées plus d'une fois. Finalement ils parviennent à cerner l'implication de Pierre dans ce sale trafic et pourquoi il a dû mourir. L'issue de l'affaire leur réserve des surprises qu'ils étaient loin d'avoir imaginées...