March 02, 2023
Burkina Faso: Film Festival Fosters Hope in Violence-Torn Burkina Faso
As conflict and violence spread across the Sahel, Africa's biggest film festival, hosted in Burkina Faso, promotes fellowship in times of crisis. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Africa's Largest Film Festival Focuses On Strong Women
At the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, or FESPACO, African cinema has freed itself from Western models, with women leading the way. Read more »
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 »
Africa: France Will Reorganise Military Bases in Africa, Says Macron
Ahead of a trip to Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a "noticeable reduction" in France's troop presence on the continent. France also intends to… Read more »
Egypt: Syria Earthquake - Egypt's Top Diplomat Visits Damascus
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry's visit comes after a deadly earthquake rocked Syria, killing thousands. Damascus has been politically isolated in the region since the start of the… Read more »
February 26, 2023
Africa: Wagner Group Offshoots Spread Russian Influence in Africa
The Kremlin-backed private military contractor is using shady business ventures for unofficial Russian diplomacy across the African continent, researchers say. Read more »
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 »
Africa: More Than Mercenaries - Russia's Wagner Group in Africa
The Kremlin-backed private military contractor is using shady business ventures for unofficial Russian diplomacy across the African continent, researchers say. How and where do… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Africa: EU Sanctions Russian Wagner Group for African Operations
Among the EU's latest package of Russian sanctions, members of the Wagner Group mercenary company were included for alleged crimes committed in Africa. The group's exact African… Read more »
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 24, 2023
Africa: African Countries Among Abstentions in UN Vote on Ending Ukraine War
On the eve of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, roughly three-quarters of UN member states endorsed a resolution calling for "just and lasting" peace. China and India were among the… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Money Laundering Group Adds South African Nigeria to Grey List, Suspends Russia
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has also added South Africa and Nigeria to its "grey list," a move that can be devastating to a nation's economy. 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 22, 2023
South Africa: Russia Rules Out Hypersonic Missile Launch Off South Africa
A Russian ship loaded with hypersonic missiles will take part in joint naval drills with China off South Africa's eastern coast this week. But a Russian commander denied there were… Read more »
Africa: Germany's Migration Reforms Aim to Make Things Easier for African Workers
Germany needs skilled labor and considers Africa a place from which to recruit. But that requires reforming its migration law to make it fair and favorable for Germany, as well as… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Candidates Ignore Climate Change, Experts Say
Nigeria is badly hit by climate change, resulting in desertification, a shrinking Lake Chad in the north, flooding in the center, and coastal erosion in the south. Yet the issue… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Is Germany Closely Following Nigeria's Election?
Nigerians are angry about their country's economic woes and violent conflicts -- perhaps not the best environment in which to hold a smooth election. But the result will impact the… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: Why Continent Bleeds Diamond Revenues
Africa holds mineral wealth with diverse commodities that are sought after the world over. In the diamond industry, revenues elude local communities despite multilateral… Read more »
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 »