Africa: Fixing Africa's Electricity Woes Needs More Than Just Power

Sub-Saharan Africa trails the world when it comes to access to electricity. It needs to fix more than its power supply issues to get the continent electrified. Read more »

Africa: Putin's Gamble With Ukraine's Grain Drags On

In a show of largesse, Vladimir Putin promised shipments of grain to a handful of African countries affected by shortages caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. African leaders… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Urge Putin to Consider Ukraine Peace Plan

The Russia-Africa summit also saw calls by leaders from the continent for President Vladimir Putin to renew the deal allowing Ukraine to export grain through its Black Sea ports. Read more »

Africa: Fact Check - Russia's Influence On Africa

Russia seeks to gain influence in Africa in several ways, from disinformation campaigns to sending Wagner Group mercenaries. Why is Africa so important to Vladimir Putin? Read more »

Africa: Russia-Africa Summit - Who Stands to Gain What?

After blocking Ukraine's grain exports, Moscow will try to portray itself as Africa's friend at the summit. But some African leaders consider the suspension "a stab in the back." Read more »

Africa: Where Do Russia's Ties With Africa Stand?

Russia is doubling down on its efforts to strengthen ties with countries in Africa. But because its engagement is still more political than economic, the continent's leaders should… Read more »

Africa: Africa's World Cup Women - Unfairness Unveiled

Four African teams are competing in the Women's World Cup -- but their enthusiasm is eroded by poor labor conditions, unfair payments and sexual abuse. DW looks at what Africa's… Read more »

Africa: Examining Continent's Fractured Relationship With the ICC

African leaders have complained about wrongful targeting by the International Criminal Court during the 25 years since its founding -- but some African legal experts say those… Read more »

Africa: Wagner Group in Africa - What's Its Future After the Mutiny?

Russia's presence in Africa heavily depends on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But now there is uncertainty about the private military company's role after its… Read more »

Africa: UN Peacekeepers Increasingly Unwelcome

UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Some African states want them out. Read more »

Africa: Why Do So Many African Nations Want UN Troops Out?

UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Some African states want them out and experts have warned of… Read more »

Africa: Abuse of Black Soccer Players in Germany Shows Endemic Racism - Analysts

Racially abusive posts towards two members of Germany's under-21 soccer team are the latest in a long line of racist insults that have marred German professional football. Read more »

Africa: Russia's Wagner Group in Africa - More Than Mercenaries

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the recent actions of the Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin a "betrayal" that will be punished. Read more »

Africa: What Does the German Supply Chain Act Bring to Africa?

A recently-introduced German law obliges German companies to review their supply chains - both domestically and abroad -- for compliance with human rights and environmental… Read more »

Africa: Press Under Pressure - When Journalism Morphs Into Activism

Africa's shrinking space for press freedom and a growing mistrust in state institutions are pushing some journalists into activism. The issue was discussed at the 77 Percent Street… Read more »

Africa: UN Says Migrant Boat Capsizing Off Greece 'Horrific Tragedy'

UN agencies called for investigating and holding to account smugglers and human traffickers. Nine Egyptian men were arrested for allegedly trafficking the migrants on the boat into… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Propose 'Confidence-Building' to Defuse Ukraine-Russia Conflict

African leaders and senior politicians from seven countries are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the warring parties to start peace talks. Read more »

Africa: UN Says Some 110 Million People Displaced Around the World

The UNHCR report also said poorer countries, rather than wealthy nations, disproportionately bore the responsibility of hosting displaced individuals. Read more »

Africa: EU Leaders Set to Talk Migration Curbs, Aid in Tunisia

Top EU figures are to meet with the Tunisian president to discuss a rise in attempted migration to Europe. But Kais Saied says his economically stricken country won't act as a… Read more »

Africa: South Africa's Diplomatic Dilemma With Putin

South Africa has invited Vladimir Putin to the BRICS summit. But with an international arrest warrant out for the Russian president, it faces arresting Putin if he comes. It's… Read more »

Africa: Chad Villages Overwhelmed With Sudanese Refugees

As Sudan's warring generals make and break ceasefire agreements, tens of thousands of people continue to flee the country. People from the violence-stricken Darfur region in… Read more »

Africa: Rwandan Genocide Fugitive Kayishema Appears in Court

Former Rwandan police officer Fulgence Kayishema, accused of ordering the killing of around 2,000 Tutsis during the 1994 genocide, has appeared before a South African court. He was… Read more »

Africa: Is the AU Failing in Its Role As a Mediator?

Sixty years ago, the Organization of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union, was established. Observers criticize that the organization has become a paper tiger. Read more »

Africa: Africa Drives Global Urbanisation

Africa's population is largely rural. But now the continent is driving urbanization: The expansion of cities in the coming decades will experience a similar dynamic to Asia. This… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders to Present Peace Plan to Putin and Zelenskyy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts have agreed to consider an African peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. Read more »