November 27, 2022
Africa: Continent's Population Boom May Boost Economy, Global Relevance
As the population of the world's rich countries shrinks and ages, African nations are experiencing rapid growth. This could benefit African economies, and turn the continent into a… Read more »
November 26, 2022
Africa: Chancellor Scholz Praises African Science
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised the work of virologist Sikhulile Moyo and bioinformatics scientist Tulio de Oliveira. The COVID-19 researchers are the 2022 recipients of… Read more »
November 20, 2022
Africa: Use Rich Polluters' Money for African Agriculture
African leaders said they would try to alleviate cyclic food insecurity on the continent back in 2003. It's time they got on with it, and they can use Western money to do so,… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Russia Pushes Military Diplomacy in Africa Amid Ukraine War
Troop training, arms sales and mercenaries are the pillars of Russia's security support in Africa. But analysts say the war in Ukraine has exposed the risks to African nations of… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: Experts Blame Climate Change for Floods in West Africa
An international team of scientists believe severe flooding in Nigeria and surrounds was considerably worsened by climate change and believe the trend could continue. Read more »
Africa: Use of Death Penalty Declines in Africa
As the World Congress Against the Death Penalty is underway in Berlin, many African countries are witnessing a fall in the number of state executions. Read more »
Africa: EU Pledges Funding for African Adaptation, Resilience at COP27
The EU has announced a new fund designed to help African countries, but developing countries were hoping for the creation of a broader fund to compensate those already affected by… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: Africa Faces Climate Disaster but Is Also a Beacon of Hope
Africa is suffering most from climate change but, with proper support, could also play an "indispensable, positive role in the planet's climate change future," Kenyan President… Read more »
Africa: The COP27 Is in Africa - But Is It for Africa?
The COP27 serves as an opportunity for African leaders to voice their unique needs in the climate crisis. But, with the continent suffering disproportionately from climate change,… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: Malawi Emerges As Transit Hub for Ethiopian Refugees
The increased number of Ethiopians entering Malawi through its porous borders has sparked concerns among migration experts. Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: Kenya to Send Soldiers Into Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya says it is deploying troops to fight an insurgency in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement comes as tensions flare over alleged support for the… Read more »
Africa: Invasive Mosquito Linked to New Malaria Outbreaks in Africa
Researchers have linked an invasive mosquito to recent malaria outbreaks. The species thrives in urban areas and threatens to undo progress in eradicating the disease Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: Turkey Steps Up Arms Exports to Africa
Sales of drones and other arms to African nations are booming after Turkey signed military cooperation deals with dozens of governments on the continent. DW examines why so many… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Africa: Continent Sees Surge in Cholera Amid Vaccine Shortage
Kenya is the latest nation to report cholera as Africa sees a spike in cases, especially in flood-hit Nigeria and Cameroon. This comes as WHO cut vaccine doses because of a supply… Read more »
Africa: German Africa Prize 2022 Awarded to African Scientists
Sikhulile Moyo und Tulio de Oliveira discovered the Omicron coronavirus variant, an achievement for which they were recognized, but also insulted and threatened. Read more »
Africa: German Africa Prize Won By Scientists Who Identified Omicron
Researchers in Botswana and South Africa, who separately identified the COVID-19 omicron variant, are the winners of the 2022 German Africa Award. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Africa: Tigray, Ethiopian Govt Negotiators Arrive in South Africa for Peace Talks
Tigray rebels and the Ethiopian government have announced their arrival in South Africa for peace talks. It is the most serious effort to date to find a solution to the devastating… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Africa: Ghana and Zambia Race to Secure IMF Bailouts
Runaway inflation and soaring food prices have compelled Ghana and Zambia to seek bailouts from the International Monetary Fund. This week, traders across Ghana closed shop to… Read more »
October 16, 2022
Africa: Africa Health Chief Accuses Frankfurt Airport Border Control Staff of Racism, Germany Investigates
The head of Africa's Center for Disease Control has accused border control at Frankfurt Airport of mistreating him. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said the matter was being… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Africa: Reuniting Continent's Missing People With Their Families
Around 64,000 people are considered missing in Africa -- almost half of them children. War, disasters and crises tear families apart. Many dream of being reunited with their loved… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Africa: African Union Invites Ethiopia, Tigray Region to Peace Talks
The African Union has invited the leaders of both Ethiopia's federal government and the country's embattled Tigray region to peace talks. It's still unclear whether the talks will… Read more »
Africa: How Corruption Cripples Business At Continent's Seaports
Ports in Africa lose vast sums of money because of corrupt port officials, inefficiencies, and poor infrastructure, among others. Corruption has affected economic growth and slowed… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: DR Congo Hosts Pre-COP27 Climate Talks Amid Appeals to Wealthy Nations
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community to reach a "quantum level compromise" on dealing with climate change. Delegates from over 50 countries are at the… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: Is the Continent's Ambitious Railway Project Running Late?
The African Union plans to build a huge, modern rail network to connect capitals across the continent by 2033. But the ambitious project needs financing, a lot of work and much… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Africa: Three Africans Among 2022 Right Livelihood Award Winners
Somali-born Fartuun Adan and her daughter Ilwad Elman with Ugandan Dickens Kamugisha are among the 2022 Right Livelihood Award winners. They have been honored for their fight for… Read more »