September 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Nation Wants to Move Up the Battery Supply Chain
The African country aims to process its own raw materials rather than simply exporting them. To succeed, the country needs roads, electricity and skilled workers. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Zambia: Zambia Set for a Fuel Pipeline Upgrade
The new pipeline is expected to receive 6.5 million litres of fuel from the Tanzania-Zambia Mafuta pipeline, built 54 years ago. Analysts say the cost of fuel will reduce when the… Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: At Least 20 Mine Staff Die in Bus Crash - Reports
A bus carrying employees from a diamond mine in Limpopo reportedly collided with a lorry. Road safety is a critical challenge in South Africa, despite the country's advanced road… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Libya: Floods in Libya - Civil War Compounds Devastation
Climate change is partly responsible for the floods that have devastated Libya, but the legacy of civil war, political chaos and corruption have exacerbated the impact. Observers… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: Ethiopia Finishes Filling Reservoir of Contentious Mega-Dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is set to double the country's electricity generation and become Africa's biggest dam. Egypt fiercely opposes the megaproject, arguing that it… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Nigeria: Unions Stage Warning Strike Amid Rising Living Costs
Nigeria's biggest workers' association threatened to shut down the nation's economy if its demands are not met. The warning strike was prompted by the government canceling a fuel… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Niger: Does Europe Need Niger's Uranium?
Will the lights go out in Europe if Niger were to prevent France from mining more of its uranium? DW asked experts in Niger and Europe about the energy supply chain in the wake of… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Uganda: DR Congo and Uganda - Are New Roads Part of War Compensation?
Ugandan taxpayers' money is being used to build roads in Democratic Republic of Congo. But why? And does this have anything to do with Uganda's compensation payments after the… Read more »
August 26, 2023
Gabon: Govt Cuts Internet, Imposes Curfew After Elections
Gabon's government has said it is imposing a curfew and disabling the internet as its general election draws to a close, saying this was necessary because of "calls for violence… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Brics Expansion Sparks Joy in Africa
While the plans to expand BRICS have caused a lot of excitement amongst African leaders, questions on how the economic bloc will manage tensions among its members persist. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Morocco: Minibus Falls Into Ravine, Killing 24
A minibus overturned at a curve, plunging into a ravine and killing all passengers on board. The accident is among Morocco's deadliest in recent history. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Africa: Why Africa's Top Stock Markets Are On a Roll
Stock markets in Africa are close to record highs after an incredible rebound from the pandemic. DW looks at the most-traded indices and why their importance is growing. Read more »
August 02, 2023
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 »
July 31, 2023
Kenya: Solar Power Brightens Kenya's Energy Landscape
Solar energy in Kenya is being hailed by experts as a game-changer. Generating power from the East African nation's sunshine can potentially revolutionize its energy sector in… Read more »
July 29, 2023
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 »
July 21, 2023
Angola: Angola's New Oil Refinery Brings Hopes and Fears
Angola is rich in crude oil but has to import the fuel it needs. A new refinery could change that. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: Population Boom - a Path to Poverty or Prosperity?
Nigeria's population is growing at an exponential rate. Harnessing the potential of the young is possible if the right measures are taken, experts say. Otherwise, the country's… Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Dozens Killed in Truck Crash
A truck veered out of control at a busy junction in the Kenyan town of Londiani, hitting other vehicles and pedestrians, officials have said. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Ghana: Ghana Debates Regulating Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers in Ghana are calling for legislation to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI). They argue that the tool could increase inequality and want clarity over machine… Read more »
June 23, 2023
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 »
South Africa: 31 Dead in Methane Blast At Disused Gold Mine
Although the blast took place over a month ago, details are only now being revealed. Authorities said the victims are believed to be "zama zamas," or illegal miners, from the tiny… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Angola: Police Crack Down On Fuel Hike Protests
Taxi drivers, street vendors and youth activists have been demonstrating against rising fuel prices, the suppression of street vending and new regulations for NGOs. The state's… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, EU Sign Trade Deal As Brussels Bolsters Africa Ties
Kenya is a major exporter of food and drink products, with around 20% of its overall exports sent to the EU. The deal was just seven months in the making, thus becoming one of the… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Countries Scrap Roaming Charges
Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana have agreed to scrap mobile roaming charges. The move comes into effect in August and takes the Southern African Development Community closer… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Nigeria: Godwin Emefiele - Nigeria's Disgraced Central Bank Governor
As Nigerians welcome the arrest and detention of Central Bank governor, analysts tell DW how his controversial policies derailed the economy. Read more »