July 15
West Africa: German Foreign Minister Visits West Africa Amidst Sahel Violence
Germany's top diplomat is traveling to Senegal and Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict. Senegal has become a major transit… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
July 08
Rwanda: UK's Starmer Says Rwanda Deportation Plan 'Dead and Buried'
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scrapping the Rwanda deportation plan by the previous Conservative government, saying its policy to keep irregular migration at bay has… Read more »
June 25
Africa: How Ukraine Is Trying to Combat Russia's Influence in Africa
While Russia has a long historical relationship with many African nations, Ukraine is virtually starting from scratch. Read more »
May 15
Gambia: Swiss Court Convicts Gambian Ex-Minister of Atrocities
A Swiss court has delivered a guilty verdict in the trial of former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko. He was accused of several crimes against humanity committed from 2000 to… Read more »
April 12
Niger: Russia Sends Military Trainers, Troops to Niger
Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey to train their soldiers and set up an air defense system. Russia has been trying to build stronger ties with several African nations… Read more »
April 02
Rwanda: Rwanda - From Colonialism to Genocide
The DW documentary "Reclaiming History -- Colonialism and the Genocide in Rwanda" traces the arc from German colonial rule to the genocide in Rwanda. Read more »
April 01
Namibia: When Colonial Germany Committed Genocide in Namibia
Between 1904 and 1908, Germany's colonial forces reacted to a rebellion by Ovaherero and Nama people in Namibia with brutal violence and prison camps. The trauma and political… Read more »
February 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Violence in Eastern Congo Stirs Resentment Against the West
Fighting in the Congo's North Kivu province has displaced thousands and stirred renewed protests. Many Congolese place the blame for violence on the United Nations and Western… Read more »
February 26
Mauritius: Mauritius Lets Cruise Ship Dock After Cholera Scare
A suspected cholera outbreak aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn stranded more than 3,000 people off the East African island of Mauritius. For passengers, an end to their… Read more »
February 22
Africa: The Man Who Revealed the Flaws of German Colonial Ambitions
Quane Martin Dibobe was brought to Germany to increase enthusiasm for colonialism. But he would become a pioneering human rights activist who challenged Germany's exploitative… Read more »
February 08
Central Africa: Lobito Corridor - Hoping to Break China's Grip On African Ore
Central Africa hopes to revive a trade route from colonial times. Europe and the US support the ambitious plans by DR Congo, Angola and Zambia to shore up green energy resources --… Read more »
February 09
Africa: After Wagner, Russia Makes New Military Plans in Africa
The Wagner Group used to serve Russia's interests in Africa -- unofficially. But with Wagner's collapse, Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a new Africa Corps, with… Read more »
February 07
Nigeria: Germany and Nigeria - New Advice Center for Regular Migration
Germany and Nigeria have established a new migrant resource center on the outskirts of Abuja. The German government hopes to make migration successful for both countries involved. Read more »
January 17
Rwanda: UK - Rishi Sunak Faces Rwanda Bill Vote Amid Party Revolts
Britain's conservative prime minister faces a tough parliamentary vote on plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Moderate and right-wing rebels in his party both dislike the bill,… Read more »
Rwanda: UK House of Commons Passes Rwanda Migrant Bill
Britain's conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has survived a tough vote on plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Read more »
January 04
Central African Republic: US Firm Bancroft Eyes Wagner Group's Influence in CAR
The Central African Republic (CAR) is said to be in talks with the US private security company Bancroft Global Development -- potentially challenging the influence of Russia's… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, EU Move Closer to Closing Trade Deal
Kenya and the European Union have officially signed a trade agreement that will allow the East African nation to export goods duty free to the EU market. Read more »
December 15, 2023
Mali: Last German Troops Return, Told Mission 'Not in Vain'
Germany's last troops serving in Mali have returned home after the Russian-backed military government there ordered peacekeepers out. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told them… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: How Colonial Germany Extended Its Empire in Africa
By 1885, Adolf Lüderitz had acquired vast territories in today's Namibia. But his contracts with local people were so dodgy that even German colonial officials doubted them. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: Britain, Rwanda Sign New Migrant Transfer Deal
Britain and Rwanda have inked a new treaty aimed at rescuing failed plans for the UK to deport asylum-seekers. A top court ruling had blocked the policy, saying it violated human… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON Headache Risks Wider Fall-Out
When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players. Their absence at a crucial time could change how clubs recruit… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Africa: Berlin Summit Aims to Boost Investment in Africa
Germany is hosting an investors' conference in Berlin under the G20's Compact with Africa initiative. The gathering is part of the German government's commitment to supporting… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: Svalbard Seed Vault - Protecting Africa's Food Supply
Deep in the Arctic permafrost, a special vault stores crop plant seeds from all over the world. In addition to climate change, political conflicts are threatening global crop… Read more »
Rwanda: A Genocide Trial in France Symbolises the Push for Accountability
A Rwandan doctor is on trial in Paris, accused of complicity in the 1994 genocide. He denies the charges against him, but the plaintiffs say the case has symbolic significance. Read more »