May 07, 2023
Sudan: Clashes Persist Despite Saudi-Hosted Talks
The country's warring rivals continue to fight each other in the capital and Darfur. Meanwhile, both the army and the powerful RSF paramilitary have sent representatives to talks… Read more »
May 06, 2023
Sudan: Warring Factions to Begin Peace Talks
After three weeks of fighting, envoys of Sudan's rival generals are set to begin "pre-negotiation talks" on Saturday. Meanwhile, aid shipments have started arriving. DW has the… Read more »
Africa: Germany's Scholz Urges More Cooperation During Africa Trip
Wrapping up his trip to Kenya and Ethiopia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the need for more cooperation, ranging from climate and energy policies to migration of skilled… Read more »
Sudan: Warring Factions to Hold Direct Talks
After three weeks of fighting, envoys of Sudan's rival generals traveled to Saudi Arabia for "pre-negotiation talks" on Saturday. Meanwhile, aid shipments have started arriving. DW… Read more »
Sudan: Warring Factions Begin Peace Talks
After three weeks of fighting, envoys of Sudan's rival generals began "pre-negotiation talks" on Saturday. Meanwhile, aid shipments have started arriving. DW has the latest. Read more »
May 05, 2023
Sudan: UN Advises Against Returns Amid Bloodshed
The UN refugee agency has advised governments not to return people to Sudan amid an ongoing conflict there. Meanwhile, Arab ministers will meet in Cairo this weekend to discuss the… Read more »
Mozambique: Is Mozambique Ready to Restart Its LNG Projects?
Mozambique's president says the security situation in jihadist-plagued Cabo Delgado has returned to normal and that energy giant TotalEnergies can restart its lucrative gas… Read more »
Sudan: UN Warns of Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Sudan
UN Special Representative Volker Perthes rejects accusations that the West is at fault for the crisis in Sudan and warns of "fortune seekers" joining the conflict, as tens of… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Sudan: Seven-Day Ceasefire Fails As Fighting Continues
Gunfire and explosions gripped the Sudanese capital of Khartoum for the 20th straight day, leaving the latest cease-fire efforts in tatters. The UN said it expects 860,000 refugees… Read more »
South Africa: Calls for UK to Return Royal Diamond to South Africa
A huge diamond mounted in a royal scepter will feature prominently in King Charles III's coronation ceremony this weekend, but some in South Africa say it doesn't belong there. Read more »
East Africa: Germany's Scholz Talks Sudan, Ukraine On East Africa Visit
Olaf Scholz has kicked off his second trip to Africa as chancellor by calling for the African Union to get a permanent seat at the G20. The German chancellor is first stopping in… Read more »
Sudan: The Complex Alliances Shaping Sudan's Conflict
As the crisis in Sudan intensifies despite truces and ceasefires, many regional interests are at stake -- and under threat. So who is backing who in Africa's third-biggest nation?… Read more »
East Africa: Germany's Scholz Kicks Off East Africa Visit in Ethiopia
Olaf Scholz's second trip to Africa as chancellor will focus on East Africa, a region that has witnessed recent violence in Sudan. Read more »
Sudan: UN Taken By Surprise by Conflict in Sudan, Guterres Says
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the organization failed to prevent the outbreak of war in Sudan, amid reports that food aid has been looted in Khartoum and… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Africa: Red Tape Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis for Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
Sudanese refugees are depending on private aid networks as deteriorating conditions plunge the population into a humanitarian disaster. A new democratic heavyweight has entered the… Read more »
West Africa: Germany Flexes Its Soft-Power Muscle in Africa's Sahel
The end of Germany's military mission in Mali is the beginning of a broader development strategy across the Sahel. Improved prospects for people there mean more security for… Read more »
May 02, 2023
East Africa: Sudan Crisis Clouds German Chancellor's Visit to East Africa
During his trip to Ethiopia and Kenya, the German chancellor will focus on reaffirming strategic alliances and calling for a peaceful solution in Sudan. Read more »
East Africa: Warring Factions Agree to Seven-Day Truce, Says Juba
South Sudan says rival generals in Sudan have agreed "in principle" to a seven-day truce. Meanwhile, clashes in Khartoum have undermined an already existing ceasefire. DW has the… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Sudan: Fighting Rages On As Foreign Evacuations From Sudan Slow
The warring parties continue to face off in the capital for a third week despite the latest patchy cease-fire. Meanwhile, the UN's Special Rep said both parties nominated… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Africa: Why Do LGBTQ Rights Face So Much Opposition in Africa?
Same-sex relationships are legal in only 22 out of 54 African nations. In some countries, laws are being strengthened against people who identify as LGBTQ, which many African… Read more »
Sudan: 'We Grabbed Our Daughter, a Bag and Ran'
Amid the lack of official support, Sudanese are relying on the help of fellow citizens to flee. Meanwhile, a new humanitarian crisis is unfolding near Egypt. DW spoke to Sudanese… Read more »
Sudan: Heavy Fighting Erupts Despite Extended Truce
Both the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary have accused one another of attacks, threatening a fragile cease-fire. Meanwhile, a Turkish evacuation plane came under fire, as… Read more »
Sudan: Army, RSF Trade Allegations of Truce Breaches
Both the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary have accused one another of attacks, threatening a fragile cease-fire. Meanwhile, a Turkish evacuation plane came under fire, as… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Sudan: Warring Rivals Agree to Extend Ceasefire
Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have agreed to extend a truce that was set to expire midnight local time on Thursday [April 27, 2023]. DW has the latest. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Updates - China, France Fly and Ferry More People Out
Beijing said it deployed its navy to rescue Chinese citizens, and Paris said it was evacuating more foreign nationals. Meanwhile, the UK warned such missions could be halted after… Read more »