August 22
Botswana: President Masisi First to Hold World's Second-Largest Diamond
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi was quick to view and pose with the vast gemstone. Diamonds are a key export for the country, although the company that unearthed the diamond… Read more »
Angola: Angola - Where Is Isabel Dos Santos' Money?
Four Angolan NGOs are calling on the country's judiciary to explain why the assets of the billionaire daughter of Angola's ex-president, which have been frozen in Portugal, have… Read more »
August 12
Zambia: Zambia to Reopen Border With DRC After Trade Dispute
Zambia briefly closed its border to the Democratic Republic of the Congo over a trade dispute. The decision to shut its border threatened Congo's ability to export its minerals. Read more »
August 05
Namibia: Will Namibia's New Visa Policy Backfire?
Namibia is set to impose visa requirements on over 30 countries that do not offer reciprocal visa-free entry. Will this tit-for-tat strategy place Namibia on equal footing, or… Read more »
July 25
South Africa: Ruth Weiss' Lifelong Struggle for Justice
As South African journalist Ruth Weiss turns 100, DW spoke with her about her lifelong commitment to seeking justice for those experiencing racism and antisemitism. Read more »
July 13
Mozambique: Jihadis in Northern Mozambique Use Rape As a Weapon of War
Forced marriages of girls are common in Cabo Delgado. NGOs report that minors are abducted and systematically forced to marry members of jihadi terrorist groups. Read more »
July 10
South Africa: 12 Schoolchildren and Driver Killed in Fiery Crash
Local education officials said 12 children from two schools in Gauteng province were killed. The incident took place as the children were being driven to school. Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
July 02
Zambia: World Bank Stamps $208 Million Zambia Grant to Face Drought
The sum was granted to help the African nation address the social and economic impact of drought. Southern Africa has been hit by severe drought, partly due to the El Nino climate… Read more »
July 01
Africa: South Africa's New Unity Cabinet Explained
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named his cabinet after several weeks of intense negotiations between the ANC and the 10 other parties that form South Africa's government of national… Read more »
Angola: Are Angola's Democractic Values Under Threat?
Angolan NGOs have raised concerns about what they say are attempts by President Joao Lourenco's government to restrict democratic rights, suppress the opposition and reshape the… Read more »
June 26
Mozambique: Mozambique's Politics Landscape Shifts Ahead of October Vote
Many lawmakers from Mozambique's main parties are defecting to a newly-formed coalition ahead of the country's October 9 general election. The coalition aims to mobilize protest… Read more »
June 19
South Africa: Waiting for New Cabinet After Ramaphosa's Inauguration
Ramaphosa has taken his oath of office and will lead a government of national unity. Among those partnering him in government are his largest rivals, the Democratic Alliance. Read more »
June 17
Lesotho: Lesotho Urged to Compensate Villagers for Water Projects
Lesotho supplies its bigger neighbor, South Africa, with much-needed water. In return, it receives millions of dollars that experts say should be used to compensate resettled… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's MK Party to Join Opposition Alliance
Former South African President Jacob Zuma's MK party says it wants to coordinate efforts against the unity government led by the African National Congress (ANC), claiming a May… Read more »
June 14
Africa: South Africa Unity Government - a New Political Era Dawns
Analysts see the new unity government comprising the ANC and the opposition DA as a chance to stabilize the country. Read more »
South Africa: Unity Government Deal Reached
The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance have reached a deal to form a unity government along with the Inkatha Freedom Party. President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to be… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Pros and Cons of a National Unity Government
The ANC has proposed forming a national unity government after failing to win a majority in the May election. What does that mean? And would it even work in the politically… Read more »
June 03
South Africa: ANC Eyes Potential Coalition Partners
Informal talks between South African party bigwigs are underway in an effort to form a governing alliance following last week's election. DW asked ordinary South Africans who they… Read more »
June 02
South Africa: South Africa - ANC Loses Majority in Crucial Vote
The results are in: South Africa's governing ANC has lost its outright majority in the country for the first time since South African democracy began 30 years ago. What does this… Read more »
May 30
South Africa: South Africa Election - ANC Losing Majority in Early Results
The African National Congress could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time, according to partial election results. It remains unclear who a potential coalition partner… Read more »
May 26
South Africa: How South Africa Is Working to Become a New Global Player
South Africa is not just the strongest industrial nation on the continent, it is also making a name for itself internationally as a diplomatic powerhouse and the voice of the… Read more »
May 23
Zambia: Uproar Over Zambia's Plan to Regulate Online Broadcasting
The Zambian government's recent announcement that it will require licencing of online media has raised concern among rights activists who say it is an infringement on freedom of… Read more »
May 22
South Africa: Who Are South Africa's Presidential Candidates?
Nearly 28 million South Africans will head to the polls on May 29 for a much-anticipated general election. These are the main contenders to watch. Read more »
May 20
South Africa: Top Court Bars Ex-President Zuma From Election
South Africa is set to hold a general election next week in which the ruling African National Congress (ANC) could lose its majority for the first time since 1994. Jacob Zuma's MK… Read more »