April 09, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Around 20 Killed in Isamic State-Linked Attack
The "Islamic State" has claimed responsibility for the attack near Beni, which killed around 20 farmers. North Kivu has been plagued by violence as numerous rebel militias vie for… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Africa: What's Driving Africa's Demonstrations?
Large anti-government protests have rocked Africa during the last few weeks. DW looks at what's driving Africans to take to the streets across the continent? Read more »
Senegal: Macky Sall Mum On 3rd Term Candidacy
Senegalese opposition parties want President Macky Sall to rule out running for a third term in office. As Senegal celebrates 63 years of independence, tensions between Sall and… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Delays Signing Civilian Rule Agreement - Again
The agreement was delayed after parties failed to iron out details on the military restructure. Plans for returning to civilian rule were reached late last year, after persistent… Read more »
March 31, 2023
East Africa: Kenya Protests - Tanzanian Traders Wary of Impact to Business
Tanzanian traders doing business in Kenya have raised concerns that the weekly demonstrations by the opposition are negatively affecting their business. Kenya is the main… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Young People Are Registering as Voters, Electoral Commission Says
Zimbabwe's merged president and parliamentary elections are five months away. Ongoing registration is giving young people, especially first-time voters, a chance to get involved in… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Kenya: Arrests Made in Anti-Government Protests
Nairobi police sought to disperse demonstators protesting the cost of living crisis as well as accusing President Ruto of stealing last year's election. Authorities arrested… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia's Tigray War, Rape Is Used As a Weapon
Sexual attacks on women and girls have continued since last year's peace deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray leadership, witnesses told DW. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Senegal: Supporters of Opposition Leader Protest Trial
Supporters say charges against Ousmane Sonko are the latest attempt by the government to curb his political ambitions, including his likely 2024 presidential bid. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Tunisia: Unionists Rally Against President Saied
In one of the biggest protests against President Kais Saied the UGTT labor union urged him to accept "dialogue." The union also slammed the president's "violent discourse." Read more »
March 03, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisia Bans Upcoming Opposition Protest
The National Salvation Front had planned to protest the recent arrests of critics of President Kais Saied. Tunisia's national trade union federation also has its own demonstration… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Nigeria: Election Results Leave Country More Divided
Bola Tinubu has the difficult task of uniting the West African nation, as the results of the election highlight how sharply divided citizens are along religious and ethnic lines. Read more »
Nigeria: Who Is Nigeria's President-Elect Bola Tinubu?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out victorious in the Nigeria's highly disputed presidential election. Who is this veteran political and why is he widely regarded as a kingmaker and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Offers a Glimmer of Hope for Nigeria
Surprises were the order of the day in Nigeria's latest election -- both in conduct and outcome. DW's Abdullahi Tanko Bala believes Nigerians have reason to be hopeful as a new… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: Country Waits for Election Results As Complaints Mount
Though the final election results are not yet out, some of Nigeria's political parties are already crying foul. Irregularities marred the "peaceful" voting, leading to frustration… Read more »
February 26, 2023
Nigeria: Election Results Start Trickling in Amid Delays
First results have been published in Nigeria's general elections after a weekend of delays and disruptions. Three front-runners emerged in a race to replace outgoing President… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Frustrated As Votes Are Tallied
Logistical and security challenges in Nigeria's general election have caused widespread delays and public frustration. Experts say new election technology has contributed… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Nigeria: Voting Ends Amid Security Concerns
Voting is still underway in some parts of Nigeria, hours after the official close of polling stations. Attacks and acts of vandalism prevented some voters from casting ballots for… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Election 2023 - Breaking It Down
More than 93 million Nigerian voters are expected to vote on Saturday to pick their new president. Opinion polls suggest a tight race. DW looks at what's at stake. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks Unifying Leader in 2023 Election
In past elections, Nigerian political aspirants always invoked religious and ethnic affiliations to mobilize their supporters. But Nigerians say that what matters most in this… Read more »
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari's Questionable Legacy
High hopes for change carried Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari into office. Eight years later, as his two-term period comes to en end, the West African nation is in tatters. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Election 2023 - Who Are the Presidential Candidates?
Only three out of 18 candidates stand a realistic chance of winning the presidency on February 25. Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi each believe they can win the election… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Nigeria: Election - Security Concerns Stand Out for Voters
Voters in Nigeria will choose new government leaders in a few days. Many Nigerians are concerned about which candidates offer new ways to tackle the West African country's state of… Read more »
Nigeria: What Makes Country So Insecure?
Voters in Nigeria will choose new government leaders in a few days. Many Nigerians are concerned about which candidates offer new ways of handling the West African country's state… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Election - What Is At Stake?
In just two weeks, voters in Africa's biggest economy and most populous nation will head to the polls to elect a new president and lawmakers amid growing frustration over… Read more »