September 20, 2022
Nigeria: Record 1.8 Tons of Cocaine Seized in Drug Bust in Nigeria
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recovered cocaine with an estimated value of $278 million in what it called a record seizure. Read more »
East Africa: Eritrea Launches 'Full-Scale Offensive,' Say Tigrayan Forces in Ethiopia
Eritrea is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, where Tigrayan forces have been locked in conflict with government forces since 2020. Read more »
September 17, 2022
South Africa: South Africa and U.S. Pledge Further Cooperation
South Africa and the US have vowed to work more closely in areas such as climate change and security, despite disagreement on the war in Ukraine. Read more »
Senegal: Nation Gets Its First Prime Minister Since 2019
Amadou Ba will be the new premier after Senegalese President Macky Sall decided to reestablish the position three years after abolishing the role. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Africa: Oxfam - Acute Hunger Has Surged in Climate Hot Spots #AfricaClimateCrisis
As poorer countries suffer the most from extreme weather, the charity has slammed major polluting countries in the West over a "stark demonstration of global inequality." Read more »
Africa: What Does the Future Hold for the Commonwealth in Africa?
Is the Commonwealth of Nations more than just a post-colonial club? As King Charles III becomes its new ceremonial head, Africans and once-colonized people are wondering what… Read more »
Angola: Angola After the Election - No Rest for the Opposition Nor the President
Many Angolans have doubts about last month's election result. But there is little they could do to protest, as Joao Lourenco was sworn in as president. Even action taken on the… Read more »
Africa: Oxfam - Acute Hunger Has Surged in Climate Hotspots
As poorer countries suffer the most from extreme weather, the charity has slammed major polluting countries in the West over a "stark demonstration of global inequality." Read more »
September 15, 2022
Nigeria: Benin Bronzes Go On Display in Berlin
The artifacts were stolen during the colonial era, but Germany agreed to return ones it has in possession to Nigeria. They will be displayed in the Humboldt Forum with information… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Bronzes to Go On Display in Berlin One Last Time
The artifacts were stolen during the colonial era, but Germany agreed to return ones it has in possession to Nigeria. They will be displayed in the Humboldt Forum with information… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Want to Return to Ukraine' - Nigerian Student
Nigerian student Olawale Abdulmajeed fled the Ukraine when the war broke out in February 2022. While leaving the country halted his studies, it also opened his eyes for new… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Ethiopia: Ten Killed in Second Day of Airstrikes in Tigray
Emergency workers are struggling to help victims in a region that has been cut off from the outside world and is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Read more »
Comoros: French Court Orders Airline to Pay Damages for 2009 Crash
The airline must pay the sole survivor of the crash and the families of other victims hundreds of thousands of euros. Poor pilot training was among the causes for the crash, an… Read more »
Somalia: Pending Nightmare - ' Millions At Risk of Famine
If nothing is done within days, people in Somalia will start dying, according to the Red Cross. Experts say that lessons from previous famines have to be learned to prevent mass… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Ethiopia: Air Strike Hits Tigray Capital
Possible cease-fire talks have been thrown into doubt after the TPLF said its capital was hit by an air strike. The strike reportedly hit a university in Mekele. Read more »
Namibia: Genocide - Opposition Demands New Deal With Germany
The Namibian opposition is demanding the renegotiation of a controversial genocide deal with Germany. But Berlin's reticence has led to even more resentment in Namibia. Read more »
Kenya: William Ruto - From 'Hustler' to Kenya's Newest President
William Samoei Ruto has politically outsmarted veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga to become Kenya's fifth leader since independence. DW digs into his journey from selling… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Zimbabwe: World Health Body Concerned About Measles Outbreak
World Health Organization officials are concerned about Zimbabwe's current measles outbreak and the growing number of deaths. They hope that emergency response initiatives will… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Forces Open to AU-Led Peace Talks
Since November 2020, fighting has killed thousands and displaced millions leaving the region in the grip of a humanitarian crisis as it faces acute food shortages. Read more »
September 11, 2022
South Africa: Dormant Diamond Mine Bursts, Causes Deadly Flood
The burst diamond mine flooded a residential area, causing a power outage in the town of Jagersfontein and the evacuation of several residents. The now dormant mine was once owned… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Africa: Queen Elizabeth II's Death Sparks Mixed Feelings Across Africa
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has led to glowing tributes from leaders across Africa, but also criticism of the monarch and her country's colonial legacy on a continent where… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Ghana: Mobile Apps Help Smallholder Farmers Get Fairer Prices
Newly-developed farming apps have brought relief to farmers in Ghana who struggle to access fair market prices. Developers hope the apps will soon also be used on a wider scale to… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Rwanda: France Drops Investigation Into Soldiers' Complicity in Genocide
Investigating magistrates found no evidence that French troops were complicit in crimes against humanity during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Read more »
September 06, 2022
Africa: China Scraps Tariffs and Steps Up the Charm Offensive
China has removed all tariffs on 98% of the goods imported from nine of Africa's least-developed countries. Experts do not expect the measure to have an impact on African… Read more »
Africa: Rich Nations Pledge Funds At #AfricaClimateCrisis Summit
Africa generates less than 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions, but experts say it is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Wealthy nations say they'll do more to help African… Read more »