July 01
Africa: South Africa's New Unity Cabinet Explained
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named his cabinet after several weeks of intense negotiations between the ANC and the 10 other parties that form South Africa's government of national… 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 »
June 24
Africa: Why Some African Countries Support Trophy Hunting
There are conflicting theories on how to best conserve Africa's wild animals. Should some countries continue to permit professional hunting as a means to generate income and… Read more »
June 20
Africa: Cholera Spreads in Nigeria As EU Launches Africa Vaccine Drive
A deadly outbreak of cholera in the Nigerian state of Lagos has killed at least 21 people. It comes as the EU pledges millions to help fund vaccine production in Africa for such… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Sanctions On Russian Diamonds - Good or Bad for Africa?
Diamond-rich African nations are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds. But not all countries are happy about the ban. Read more »
June 17
Africa: German Rescue Group - 10 Migrants Found Dead in Mediterranean
Rescuers from a German rescue group said 10 bodies were found on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean during a rescue operation. Read more »
June 14
Africa: South Africa Unity Government - a New Political Era Dawns
Analysts see the new unity government comprising the ANC and the opposition DA as a chance to stabilize the country. Read more »
June 13
Africa: Record 120 Million People Displaced Globally - UN Report
A UN report reveals that 120 million people were forcibly displaced globally in 2024 due to conflict and violence. This marks a record high, affecting 1.5% of the world's… Read more »
June 06
Africa: Unlocking Africa's E-Commerce Potential
As the digital marketplace blooms across Africa, with an estimated growth of $75 billion by 2025, giants like Amazon are stepping onto the stage. What's next? Read more »
May 28
Africa: UN Peacekeepers Day Remembers the Lives Lost
This year's International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers honors more than 4,000 blue helmets who have lost their lives serving for peace. Read more »
Africa: UN Peacekeeping Day Remembers the Lives Lost
This year's International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers honors more than 4,000 blue helmets who have lost their lives serving for peace. Read more »
May 21
Africa: Where Do Africa's Lusophone Nations Stand On Russia?
Russia has beefed up efforts to build stronger relations with Portuguese-speaking African nations, positioning itself as a military power without a colonial past. Read more »
May 15
Africa: The Race to Fix Africa's Poor Weather Forecasting
Most of Africa's 1.3 billion people have little advance knowledge of the weather. But on a continent often hit by extreme weather events, knowing the forecast could save lives. Read more »
May 01
Africa: Apartheid Victims Demand Reparations
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, dozens of South Africans have set up a protest camp outside the Constitutional Court. They are demanding reparations for human rights… Read more »
April 27
Africa: Portugal Says No Plans to Pay Colonial Reparations
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not… Read more »
April 25
Africa: Is the Commonwealth Still Important to Africa?
The Commonwealth of Nations appears to chiefly serve as a diplomatic network for politicians. Young Africans see few membership advantages amid growing calls for reforms. Some… Read more »
April 24
Africa: The Legacy of Portugal's Carnation Revolution in Africa
On April 25, 1974, the Carnation Revolution marked a turning point for Portugal and its colonies in Africa. Fifty years later, links between the Lusophone countries are stronger… Read more »
April 22
Africa: Africa's El Nino Crises Demand Action and Funding
El Nino is causing extreme weather events in East Africa and a crippling drought in the south of the continent. Experts say immediate action is needed to tackle famine and… Read more »
April 18
Africa: What It Means to Be a Fighter
Could you be a fighter? With kickboxing pros like Nigerian Jibrin Inuwa Baba, we look at what it means to fight your corner. Read more »
April 06
Africa: Africa's Fight Against Urban Air Pollution
Cities are growing rapidly in Africa, but many countries lack effective technologies to measure the associated air pollution. Experts are finding new ways to track air quality in… Read more »
April 03
Africa: What Topics Should 'Healthy Me, No Cap!' Cover?
Enjoy our new show "Healthy Me, No cap!" and let us know your favorite topic for a chance to win a prize from DW. Read more »
April 02
Africa: Scientific Racism's Roots in Colonization
German anthropologists used Germany's colonial conquest in Africa to promulgate racist theory, and create racial hierarchies. While popular at the time, scientific racism became a… Read more »
March 22
Africa: Africa's Burden With Neurological Diseases
Around 43% of the population, or 3.4 billion people, live with a neurological disease worldwide. Why are rates highest in Africa, and how are nations tackling the issue? Read more »
March 21
Africa: Russian Grain Aid - Feeding Africa or Fueling Influence?
Russia has donated grain to Zimbabwe to help the country weather its devastating drought, but is it purely humanitarian? Millions face hunger, and while the aid is welcome, experts… Read more »
March 18
Africa: How Distrust in Western Vaccines Was Born During Colonialism
In the early days of colonialism, many unsafe vaccinations were tested on African subjects without their knowledge or consent. This unaddressed trauma may explain vaccine hesitancy… Read more »