November 30, 2022
Cameroon: Living Positively With HIV in Cameroon
Young Cameroonians living with HIV are fighting to end the stigma associated with the virus. Many patients still lack access to life-saving anti-retroviral drugs. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Cameroon: Landslide Kills At Least 14 People At a Funeral in Yaounde
Witnesses said the victims were attending a memorial for family members when the ground they were standing on gave way. Read more »
Central Africa: Dozens of Burundi Rebels Killed in Eastern DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi said they dislodged the Burundian rebels from the town of Nabombi. Meanwhile, a cease-fire between with a separate rebel group, M23,… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: President Obiang Wins Sixth Term as Equatorial Guinea's President
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo was re-elected president of Equatorial Guinea for his sixth term with 95% of the vote. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Angola: Ex-President's Daughter Says She is 'Not Hiding' - Interview
The billionaire daughter of Angola's ex-president is now the subject of an international arrest warrant for alleged corruption. In an interview with DW, Isabel dos Santos denied… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC - Way to Peace Fraught With Strife
In the wake of renewed attacks by rebels in the eastern Congo, regional organizations and neighboring states are doubling down on efforts to solve the conflict. But peace remains… 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 18, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in DR Congo Ahead of Peace Talks
Thousands more flee their homes in eastern DRC amid fighting between M23 rebels and government forces. Locals don't believe new talks in Kenya will bring peace. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Leader - M23 Crisis Is Just Like Ukraine War
The Congolese opposition leader is calling on the international community to focus on the crisis in his country. Martin Fayulu told DW's Josey Mahachie that he believes Rwanda and… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Food Crisis Hits Goma Amid Renewed Fighting
Thousands have fled the fighting in DR Congo's North Kivu province. Soaring food price and shortages are now threatening lives and livelihoods of those who stayed behind. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Cameroon: Gas Shortage Sees Cameroonians Return to Cooking With Wood
A shortage of gas in Cameroon's biggest cities is forcing urbanites to use firewood to cook their food. It's bad news for both people and environment. Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroonians Return to Wood Amid Gas Shortage #AfricaClimateCrisis
A shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Cameroon's main cities is forcing urbanites to use firewood to cook their food. This is bad news for both people and the environment. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Goma Locals Are Fed Up After Decades of Bloodshed
People living in Goma have had enough of ongoing conflicts that have persisted for years. Many want rid of M23, UN peacekeepers and aid organizations because their presence has… Read more »
Burundi: Serbia Ends Visa-Free Entry for Burundians
An increasing number of asylum seekers are taking advantage of Serbia's visa-free policy to enter the country - but now the Balkan nation is backing down under EU pressure and… 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 »
October 31, 2022
East Africa: Tensions Grow Between DRC and Rwanda As Rebels Gain Ground
M23 rebels have made gains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears of a further deterioration of security. The African Union has called for a ceasefire and… Read more »
Central African Republic: Militiamen Found Guilty of Village Massacre
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic said the three accused militiamen showed no remorse over the attacks which killed 46 civilians. Read more »
October 29, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Expels Rwandan Envoy After M23 Rebel Gains
The expulsion of Rwandan Ambassador Vincent Karega came on a day when M23 rebels doubled the territory they control. DRC authorities accuse Kigali of backing the rebel group. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Investigating the Human Cost of 'Conflict Gold'
A DW journalist has been given unprecedented access to rebel-controlled gold mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Miners and civilians are forced to risk their lives, while… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Chad: Violence in Chad - Demonstrators Abducted and Tortured
Witnesses say that young demonstrators against the government of interim President Mahamat Deby are being tortured and killed. Deby has extended his stay in power for two years… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Chad: Dozens Killed in Chad 'Repression' of Protests
International condemnation came swiftly after more than 50 people were killed in clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in Chad. Military rule in the… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Chad: Scores of People Dead in Protests Amid Anger At Junta's Rule
Pro-democracy demonstrators clashed with police in the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, claiming roughly 50 lives. This follows the recent extension of military rule in the country. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Chad: Dialogue Is Crucial, Says New Prime Minister
Chad's junta ruler Mahamat Deby is now interim president and elections are delayed by two more years, In an exclusive interview with DW, new Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo stresses… Read more »
October 16, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Retired NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Battles Brain Cancer
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defenders in league history, is being treated for a brain tumor. The 56-year-old from Congo is notoriously politically engaged on… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Chad: President Delays Elections and Expands His Powers
With elections pushed back by a further two years, Chad's military ruler Mahamat Deby is set to stay on as president. He's also gained expansive new powers as part of several… Read more »