Africa: How African Fishermen Feel the Burn of Their Own Practices

In some countries along the Atlantic coast, African fishermen are running out of fish. Overfishing is becoming a growing issue, as both foreign ships and harmful practices among… Read more »

Africa: Migration in Africa - Deportations, Abuse, Violence

Algeria has been deporting African migrants to neighboring Niger for years. Authorities force thousands to cross the border through the desert to Assamaka, where the humanitarian… Read more »

Africa: Germany's Scholz Urges More Cooperation During Africa Trip

Wrapping up his trip to Kenya and Ethiopia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the need for more cooperation, ranging from climate and energy policies to migration of skilled… Read more »

Africa: Red Tape Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis for Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

Sudanese refugees are depending on private aid networks as deteriorating conditions plunge the population into a humanitarian disaster. A new democratic heavyweight has entered the… Read more »

Africa: Why Do LGBTQ Rights Face So Much Opposition in Africa?

Same-sex relationships are legal in only 22 out of 54 African nations. In some countries, laws are being strengthened against people who identify as LGBTQ, which many African… Read more »

Africa: Sudan Crisis Puts Chad Under Pressure

Chad is hosting more than 1 million people forced to leave their homes, including nearly 400,000 Sudanese refugees. Chad fears the conflict between rival army generals will pile… Read more »

Africa: Worries Mount Among Sudan's Neighbours As Clashes Continue

South Sudan, Chad and Egypt all depend on stability in their neighbor Sudan, whether it's for economic, humanitarian or security reasons. Read more »

Africa: Africa Strives to Revamp Its Universities

Many of Africa's higher education institutions were established by colonial governments to meet the labor needs of the time. Now many universities on the continent want to prepare… Read more »

Africa: Space Industry - Africa Is Ready for Liftoff

The space industry is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. Africa has long been considered a latecomer, but now a new space agency and a space port on the continent are… Read more »

Africa: Violence Forces Up to 20,000 People from Sudan to Flee to Chad

Between 10,000 and 20,000 people have fled the Western Darfur region, as violence rages for a sixth day. Battles between forces loyal to the army and the paramilitary group RSF are… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda's Kagame Defends Russia's Presence on the Continent

While visiting West Africa, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that Russia had the right to be anywhere in Africa -- as much as any other country. He also accused the West of… Read more »

Africa: What Role Do European Volunteers Play in Africa?

European volunteers pay vast sums of money to organizations that claim to fight poverty in Africa. But, instead of doing good for the community, some reinforce stereotypes. Read more »

Africa: Italy Declares State of Emergency Over Migrants Trying to Cross Mediterranean

After a surge in the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, Italy declared a six-month state of emergency. The country admitted it wouldn't solve the problem but said it… Read more »

Africa: Germany Taps Into Africa's IT Sector to Fill Labour Gap

German companies are training young Africans to become IT experts, also for the German market. The plan hopes to reduce the shortage of skilled workers in Germany and give Africans… Read more »

Africa: What's Driving Africa's Demonstrations?

Large anti-government protests have rocked Africa during the last few weeks. DW looks at what's driving Africans to take to the streets across the continent? Read more »

Africa: New Study Identifies Source of Brass Used to Make Benin Bronzes

Many of the famous Benin Bronzes pillaged by British colonial officers in 1897 are made of brass manillas from the German Rhineland, new research shows. Read more »

Africa: U.S. V-P Kamala Harris Announces Private Sector Climate Fund for Africa

In addition to private investment totaling some $7 billion, US Vice President Kamala Harris announced that Washington would provide federal investment to boost access to climate… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Kicks Off Africa Trip

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived to cheers in the Ghanaian capital on Sunday, the first leg in her weeklong trip to the continent aimed at deepening US ties. Read more »

Africa: How Digitalization Improves Remittances to Africa

Remittance flows to Africa are a driver of recovery in the continent. Such transactions are still expensive but digital services are spurring on the market. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Deepening Unemployment Crisis

One in two young people in South Africa are unemployed while more than 1.2 million graduates are without jobs in Uganda. More own initiatives could ease unemployment in Africa,… Read more »

Africa: Call for Vaccine Equity So Covid 'Mistakes' Are Not Repeated

More than 130 leaders are urging western countries in particular to do more to ensure vaccines can be distributed globally. Both now, with an end to COVID "within our grasp," and… Read more »

Africa: How Can Germany's Feminist Policies Benefit Africa?

Germany wants to empower women and girls worldwide with new feminist foreign and development policy strategies. The need in Africa is great, but major discussions loom. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Largest Film Festival Focuses On Strong Women

At the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, or FESPACO, African cinema has freed itself from Western models, with women leading the way. Read more »

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

The Kremlin-backed private military contractor is using shady business ventures for unofficial Russian diplomacy across the African continent, researchers say. How and where do… Read more »

Africa: France Will Reorganise Military Bases in Africa, Says Macron

Ahead of a trip to Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a "noticeable reduction" in France's troop presence on the continent. France also intends to… Read more »