Deutsche Welle (Bonn)
Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcaster offering its services for Africa in English and French, as well as in Amharic, Hausa, Kiswahili and Portuguese.
Website: http://www.dw.com/africa
July 19
Africa: Wiki Foundation Wants to 'Decolonize the Internet' With More African Contributors
Wikipedia contributors are few in Africa. The custodians of the free online encyclopedia and other Wiki resources are gathered in South Africa to talk about "decolonizing the… Read more »
Africa: Resistance to Genetically Modified Seeds in Africa
Seeds modified in a lab are often touted as a means to boost agriculture and food security in Africa. There is some resistance on the continent and debate on preserving its… Read more »
Africa: Some Pushback to Lab Engineered Seeds in Africa
Seeds modified in a lab are often touted as a means to boost agriculture and food security in Africa. There is some pushback on the continent and debate on preserving its… Read more »
July 18
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Makes First Commercial Flight to Eritrea in 20 Years
The skies over Ethiopia and Eritrea opened to a first commercial passenger flight in two decades, giving tailwind to the peace process between the neighbors that severed ties in a… Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Nigeria's Start-Up Scene Is Growing Fast
In the middle of Lagos young entrepreneurs develop business ideas and put together their first start-ups. But only a few will actually survive and flourish in this competitive… Read more »
July 05
West Africa: Foreign Appetite for Fishmeal Threatens West Africans' Livelihood
The fishmeal factories that dot West Africa's coastline and supply aquaculture industries in Europe and Asia are vying with locals for their fish staple. DW looks at the fallout in… Read more »
July 03
Uganda: Uganda's New Social Media Tax 'Attacks Free Speech' Say Rights Groups
The east African nation hopes to raise millions from the levy on smartphone apps such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Protesters have threatened to mobilize against the tax… Read more »
June 30
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Will Open Virunga, Salonga Parks to Oil Companies
Kinshasa has defended its right to declassify sections of the parks over the protests of environmental activists. The two UNESCO World Heritage sites are home to countless rare… Read more »
Ghana: Raising Money From Catfish in Ghana
When oil and gas were discovered in Takoradi, western Ghana, many young people thought that their futures were assured. But their hopes were quickly dashed. Could catfish provide a… Read more »
June 27
Rwanda: Germany's VW Rolls First Car Off Its Local Assembly Line
Gridlock is a challenge for fast-growing urban Africa, where the middle class is acquiring more cars. In Rwanda, the German car maker Volkswagen is trying out an alternative… Read more »
June 18
Ethiopia: Credit Crunch Pushing Sweeping Changes
In a surprise move, Ethiopia's government announced it would give up ownership of some state-owned companies, respect a decades-old peace deal with Eritrea and free prisoners. But… Read more »
June 22
West Africa: The CFA Franc - Time for a Change?
A group of young African rappers is challenging the use of the common currency, saying the CFA franc is a remnant of colonialism and should be abolished. But members of the African… Read more »
June 05
East Africa: Trump Against Rwanda in Trade War Over Used Clothes
When East African countries announced a ban on the import of second-hand clothes to help their own textile industries, this irked US President Donald Trump. All but Rwanda have now… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Accepts Peace Accord With Eritrea
After decades of conflict and land claims, Ethiopia said it fully accepts the terms of a peace agreement with coastal Eritrea. It has also partially opened its economy to foreign… Read more »
May 30
Africa: Africa Needs Unified Regulations Against Cheap Chinese Imports
<i>African markets are full of cheap bootleg Chinese versions of their textiles. As China comes under US pressure to respect laws on intellectual property rights, should… Read more »
Angola: Economic Reforms Could Make Angola Attractive
<i>Angola's President Joao Lourenco is in Europe this week to promote reforms in Angola and seek partners for investment. The southern African oil state wants to expand its… Read more »
May 31
Rwanda: Rwanda's Arsenal Sponsorship Deal Sparks Outrage
Rwanda has struck a sponsorship deal with English soccer club Arsenal for about €34.5 million -- a deal that has rubbed many the wrong way since the country receives foreign… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Slaps Tax On Social Media
The Ugandan parliament has voted to impose a tax on the use of social media. Opponents of the law argue it will be hard to enforce, could hit some of the poorest hardest and stifle… Read more »
May 26
Africa: The African Union 17 Years On - Success or Failure?
The African Union has left its mark on the continent, although most observers agree that there is still room for improvement. Read more »
May 25
West Africa: West Africa Leaks - Investigating Missing Tax Money
The international journalists' network ICIJ has evaluated secret documents and has come to the conclusion that West African countries lose millions in unpaid taxes because the… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Shell, Eni Oil Executives On Trial for Graft in Nigeria
A corruption trial against oil giants Shell and Eni and Nigeria's ex-oil minister Dan Etete is getting started in Milan. The case deals with alleged bribes valuing millions, and… Read more »
May 11
Somalia: Illicit Charcoal Trade Threatens Security, the Environment and Livelihoods
Somalia is losing trees at an alarming rate to an illicit charcoal trade that partly bankrolls its Islamist insurgency. Charcoal producers and traders who violate a UN ban say… Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Trump-Buhari State Meeting - A Chance to Mend the U.S.-Nigeria Relationship?
The meeting comes shorty after Trump's unflattering comments concerning the African nation. It's likely the US will attempt to rebuild trust, while Nigeria has the chance to… Read more »
April 25
Africa: World Cocoa Conference - Low Prices Still Hurt African Farmers
For the consumer it's sweet, for the farmer more bitter - the global price of cocoa fell in the last year and many producers are feeling the strain. Read more »
April 24
Africa: Rise of Drones - African Journalists Counter Lies With Tech
Drones and satellites are helping African journalists to expose lies and shed light on underreported issues in regions that are largely inaccessible. But restrictive regulations… Read more »
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