May 05
Togo: Ruling Party Wins Overwhelming Parliament Majority
President Gnassingbe's UNIR party won 108 of the house's 113 seats. The divisive vote followed constitutional amendments earlier this year which could further extend Gnassingbe's… Read more »
May 03
Chad: Chad Election - Disillusionment High Among Voters
Chadians head to the polls on Monday to end three years of transition government. However, morale is low in the African country and hopes for true change and renewal are dim. Read more »
April 29
Congo-Kinshasa: 'I Want to Give Peace a Chance' - Congo President Tshisekedi
President Felix Tshisekedi was in Germany to meet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He spoke with DW exclusively about the ongoing Congo-Rwanda standoff, his country's first female… Read more »
April 28
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Dismisses HRW Massacre Report As 'Baseless'
Human Rights Watch had accused Burkina Faso's military of civilian mass killings, including scores of children, in the West African country's fight against Islamist militant… Read more »
April 27
Africa: Portugal Says No Plans to Pay Colonial Reparations
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not… Read more »
Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent. Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa's Dream of Unity Lies Shattered
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with… Read more »
April 15
Rwanda: Rwanda's Village of Reconciliation and Unity
In the Rwandan village of Mbyo, Tutsi who survived the genocide now live together with rehabilitated Hutu perpetrators. But they tell DW it has been a difficult journey. Read more »
Sudan: EU Ministers Discuss Aid On 1st Anniversary of War
France is hosting an international conference to put the Sudan war back in the spotlight, as millions face severe levels of hunger as a result of a violent power struggle that… Read more »
April 12
Mali: Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties
In addition to banning the activities of political parties, Mali's ruling junta has also imposed a ban on media coverage of political life. Read more »
April 10
Mali: Junta Suspends Political Party Activities
Citing the need to maintain public order, the Malian junta suspended all political party activities until further notice. Read more »
April 06
Senegal: Senegal's New Government Full of Fresh Faces
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said the government was approved by Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who promised radical reform when he was elected a few weeks ago. Read more »
April 04
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Declares Drug Abuse 'National Emergency'
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has vowed to combat the polydrug kush, saying that drug abuse in the West African nation is a "national emergency." Read more »
April 03
South Africa: Parliament Speaker Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes during her time as defense minister before she became the speaker of parliament. The resignation comes ahead of a general… Read more »
April 02
Senegal: Senegal Inaugurates Youngest President, Who Promises Change
Former tax inspector Bassirou Diomaye Faye is Senegal's youngest president ever. He has vowed to fight corruption and renegotiate contracts with foreign companies. Read more »
March 31
Somalia: Puntland Pulls Recognition of Federal Govt
Plans to amend Somalia's constitution have been rejected by Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in the northeast. The Horn of Africa nation is planning to return to universal… Read more »
Senegal: A New Era for Senegal After the Election?
Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has proposed a radical change of the political system and more sovereignty. That includes new partnerships with foreign companies. Read more »
March 28
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Barred From Running in Election
The former president has been expelled from the ruling ANC and has been campaigning for the newly formed MK party. An MK spokesman said the party will appeal the decision made by… Read more »
March 26
Senegal: Diomaye Faye's Election Triumph - a New Era for Senegal?
Senegal's president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. But analysts say he might need the charismatic opposition leader… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal - Will Faye Bring Change After Election Victory?
Senegal's President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. Analysts say he might need Ousmane Sonko to fulfill that pledge. Read more »
March 25
Malawi: Call for 'Urgent Support' After Disaster Declared
Malawi's President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera declared a state of disaster in 23 of its 28 districts on Saturday, hot on the heels of neighboring Zambia, which has also appealed for… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal - Faye Nears Victory in Presidential Election
Several opposition candidates have congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye after he appeared to be ahead in preliminary tallies. However, the governing coalition has said it was sure… Read more »
March 24
Senegal: Senegal Votes in Presidential Election to Replace Macky Sall
The incumbent Macky Sall is not competing in the race, after wrapping a second term. Sall's popularity has slumped after he unsuccessfully tried to postpone the vote to December. Read more »
March 21
Africa: Russian Grain Aid - Feeding Africa or Fueling Influence?
Russia has donated grain to Zimbabwe to help the country weather its devastating drought, but is it purely humanitarian? Millions face hunger, and while the aid is welcome, experts… Read more »
March 19
Senegal: Election Ramps Up After Poll Delay
Senegalese voters will head to the polls on Sunday, March 24. We take a look at whose running, what's at stake, and why it matters. Read more »