November 11, 2022
Zambia: Female Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
As Africa grapples with the impact of climate change, a UN-funded project is helping women farmers in Zambia to adopt new cultivation methods and remain profitable and productive. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Says Aid Deliveries Resume in Tigray
The Ethiopian government has said its military controls 70% of the restive northern region, as meetings for peace with Tigrayan fighters continue in Kenya. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Egypt: Authorities Intervene in Dissident's Hunger Strike
Detained pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah has been refusing to eat or drink. His family now says Egyptian authorities have intervened medically to sustain him. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Leader - M23 Crisis Is Just Like Ukraine War
The Congolese opposition leader is calling on the international community to focus on the crisis in his country. Martin Fayulu told DW's Josey Mahachie that he believes Rwanda and… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Food Crisis Hits Goma Amid Renewed Fighting
Thousands have fled the fighting in DR Congo's North Kivu province. Soaring food price and shortages are now threatening lives and livelihoods of those who stayed behind. Read more »
Nigeria: Escape From Ukraine - Nigerian Student Starts Over in Germany
The war in Ukraine has upended the lives of many African students in the country. A young Nigerian student shares the story of how she managed to escape the invasion, and… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Ethiopia: Will Ethiopia's Shaky Tigray Truce Hold?
Mediators are hoping fresh talks in Nairobi this week will strengthen ongoing efforts to end hostilities. On the ground, though, much work still needs to be done. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: Africa Faces Climate Disaster but Is Also a Beacon of Hope
Africa is suffering most from climate change but, with proper support, could also play an "indispensable, positive role in the planet's climate change future," Kenyan President… Read more »
Africa: The COP27 Is in Africa - But Is It for Africa?
The COP27 serves as an opportunity for African leaders to voice their unique needs in the climate crisis. But, with the continent suffering disproportionately from climate change,… Read more »
Tanzania: Prime Minister Leads Mourning for Plane Crash Victims
Hundreds gathered to remember the 19 victims of Sunday's deadly air crash. French investigators, meanwhile, are heading to the African country to find out what caused the tragedy. Read more »
November 06, 2022
East Africa: Rescue Efforts Under Way After Plane Crashes Into Lake Victoria
A Precision Air plane plunged into the water due to bad weather, police said. At least three people died in the crash and 26 more have been reportedly taken to a hospital and… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Cameroon: Gas Shortage Sees Cameroonians Return to Cooking With Wood
A shortage of gas in Cameroon's biggest cities is forcing urbanites to use firewood to cook their food. It's bad news for both people and environment. Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroonians Return to Wood Amid Gas Shortage #AfricaClimateCrisis
A shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Cameroon's main cities is forcing urbanites to use firewood to cook their food. This is bad news for both people and the environment. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Forces Kill at Least 100 Al-Shabaab Members
The heavy losses incurred by al-Shabab come after multiple car bombings were recently claimed by the group in Mogadishu. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Says Drought Killed Over 200 Elephants This Year #AfricaClimateCrisis
Scores of other wildlife have died since February as Kenya battles its worst drought in 40 years. The failure of four consecutive rain seasons has devastated East Africa. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: Malawi Emerges As Transit Hub for Ethiopian Refugees
The increased number of Ethiopians entering Malawi through its porous borders has sparked concerns among migration experts. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Goma Locals Are Fed Up After Decades of Bloodshed
People living in Goma have had enough of ongoing conflicts that have persisted for years. Many want rid of M23, UN peacekeepers and aid organizations because their presence has… Read more »
Burundi: Serbia Ends Visa-Free Entry for Burundians
An increasing number of asylum seekers are taking advantage of Serbia's visa-free policy to enter the country - but now the Balkan nation is backing down under EU pressure and… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: Kenya to Send Soldiers Into Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya says it is deploying troops to fight an insurgency in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement comes as tensions flare over alleged support for the… Read more »
Africa: Invasive Mosquito Linked to New Malaria Outbreaks in Africa
Researchers have linked an invasive mosquito to recent malaria outbreaks. The species thrives in urban areas and threatens to undo progress in eradicating the disease Read more »
October 31, 2022
East Africa: Tensions Grow Between DRC and Rwanda As Rebels Gain Ground
M23 rebels have made gains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears of a further deterioration of security. The African Union has called for a ceasefire and… Read more »
Central African Republic: Militiamen Found Guilty of Village Massacre
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic said the three accused militiamen showed no remorse over the attacks which killed 46 civilians. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Militants Kill 15 Soldiers On Supply Mission
The attack by the Islamist militants also comes just days after a new government was installed in the West African nation following a coup last month. Read more »
Somalia: Who Are the Al-Shabaab Militants?
Car bombings by al-Shabab at the weekend claimed the lives of 100 people in the Somali capital Mogadishu, spotlighting one of Africa's deadliest insurgencies. But who is the group?… Read more »
October 29, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Expels Rwandan Envoy After M23 Rebel Gains
The expulsion of Rwandan Ambassador Vincent Karega came on a day when M23 rebels doubled the territory they control. DRC authorities accuse Kigali of backing the rebel group. Read more »