April 11, 2023
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 »
April 06, 2023
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 »
April 05, 2023
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 »
April 01, 2023
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 »
March 26, 2023
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 »
March 23, 2023
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 »
March 20, 2023
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 »
March 11, 2023
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 »
March 07, 2023
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 »
March 01, 2023
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 »
February 26, 2023
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 »
February 27, 2023
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 »
February 25, 2023
Africa: EU Sanctions Russian Wagner Group for African Operations
Among the EU's latest package of Russian sanctions, members of the Wagner Group mercenary company were included for alleged crimes committed in Africa. The group's exact African… Read more »
February 26, 2023
Africa: Wagner Group Offshoots Spread Russian Influence in Africa
The Kremlin-backed private military contractor is using shady business ventures for unofficial Russian diplomacy across the African continent, researchers say. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Africa: African Countries Among Abstentions in UN Vote on Ending Ukraine War
On the eve of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, roughly three-quarters of UN member states endorsed a resolution calling for "just and lasting" peace. China and India were among the… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Africa: Germany's Migration Reforms Aim to Make Things Easier for African Workers
Germany needs skilled labor and considers Africa a place from which to recruit. But that requires reforming its migration law to make it fair and favorable for Germany, as well as… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: Why Continent Bleeds Diamond Revenues
Africa holds mineral wealth with diverse commodities that are sought after the world over. In the diamond industry, revenues elude local communities despite multilateral… Read more »
February 05, 2023
Africa: Pope Francis Defends LGBT Rights, Pope Benedict As He Returns From Africa
Returning from Africa, Pope Francis took umbrage with those who used Pope Benedict XVI's death to attack the church. He was also joined by fellow faith leaders he traveled with in… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Africa: How Germany's Ban On Harmful Pesticides Could Impact Continent
The German government wants to ban the export of pesticides no longer approved in the European Union. But manufacturers and distributors with their sights set on Africa as a… Read more »
Africa: Africa Goes E-Mobile in a Bid to Curb Emissions
Motorcycles with swap batteries and buses with solar panels on their roofs: African innovators have been working on ideas that support the climate, the local population and promote… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Africa: Continent is Less Secure Than It Was a Decade Ago - Governance Report
The latest report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation on African governance rates the continent as less secure than it was a decade ago. Africa is considered more vulnerable to the… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Africa: How Good Is Germany's New Development Strategy for Africa?
Germany's Development Ministry wants to be a more important player in Africa. Development Minister Svenja Schulze has just presented a new concept -- but reactions have been mixed. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Africa: WHO Calls for 'Immediate' Action After Cough Syrup Deaths
Contaminated cough syrups have been linked to hundreds of child deaths in Africa and Asia. The WHO is reportedly investigating potential connections between the pharmaceutical… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Africa: Russia and the Continent - South Africa, Russia Deepen Military Ties
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was in Pretoria on Monday for talks with one of Moscow's most important allies in Africa. The visit comes as South Africa prepares for joint naval… Read more »