Chad: Clashes Over Water Resources in Chad Kill Over 40 People

Community clashes over water resources are becoming increasingly common in Chad, fueled by extreme weather. The latest violence spread across a wide area around a water well,… Read more »

Madagascar: Cyclone Kills Dozens, Causes Widespread Damage

Authorities said at least 31 people have been killed with several still missing. Its estimated some 250,000 people have been impacted by Tropical Cyclone Gezani. Read more »

Tanzania: New Game Reserves Set to Reshape Rural Life in Tanzania

A battle over land use is unfolding between northern Tanzania's breathtaking Lake Natron and national parks. Evictions from ancestral land to accommodate tourism projects has… Read more »

Morocco: Morocco Flash Floods Leave 37 Dead

Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting more rain in the country. Read more »

Morocco: Morocco Flash Floods Leave 21 Dead

Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting more rain in the country. Read more »

Africa: African Activists Rally and Challenge COP30 Agenda

Away from COP30's official talks, African activists in Belem, Brazil, joined the People's Summit to expose climate injustices and push for reparations. DW spoke to some of the… Read more »

Africa: COP30 - African Youth Push for Climate Justice

Young African activists at COP30 in Brazil are calling for climate funding, political inclusion, and justice for communities hit hardest by the climate crisis. Read more »

Africa: Chimps Regularly Consume Alcohol, Study Finds

A new study has observed that chimpanzees regularly eat fermented fruit together, suggesting that alcohol consumption is more deeply rooted in human evolution than previously… Read more »

Ethiopia: Deaths, Dollars, Disputes - Ethiopia's GERD Mega Dam

Did 15,000 people die during GERD's construction? DW unpacks some key facts about Ethiopia's mega dam, including why Addis Ababa does not recognize the 1959 Nile Water treaty… Read more »

Nigeria: Floods Kill At Least 23 People in Northeastern Nigeria

The flooding began in the Yola area of Adamawa state, displacing 5,560 people so far, according to authorities. At least 11 others remain missing. Read more »

Tanzania: Country's Biggest Wildlife Reserve Under Threat

Despite major backlash from conservationists, the Tanzanian government plans to start building a hydropower dam inside a UNESCO-protected wildlife reserve this July. More than 2.6… Read more »

East Africa: Drought Crisis in the Horn of Africa

The humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa is worsening as millions of people face hunger and illness. Aid organizations are struggling to stabilize the situation. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Turn to Camels to Cope With Climate Change

While parts of Kenya are becoming drier, a growing number of people are starting to keep camels. The animals are more drought-resistant than cows - and their highly nutritious milk… Read more »