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 »

Mauritania: Incumbent Holds Lead in Presidential Election

Provisional results showed President Ghazouani is expected to win Saturday's election as counting was underway. The West African nation is seen as a hub of relative stability in a… Read more »

Kenya: Police Set Up Roadblocks As More Protests Loom

More anti-government protests seem likely in Kenya despite President Ruto's withdrawal of contentious tax hikes. Clashes at rallies on Tuesday led to the deaths of more than 20… Read more »

West Africa: Sahel - Navigating Germany's Development Cooperation

Faced with military-led governments across Africa's Sahel region, grassroots organizations and their German partners are seeking fresh foundations for their continued cooperation. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Hunger Spreads to Capital and Former Breadbasket

A United Nations report has found that severe food shortages have spread to 14 regions across Sudan, including previously unaffected areas. More than half of the country's… Read more »

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 »

Mali: ICC Convicts Mali Insurgency Chief of War Crimes

Al Hassan Mahmoud was convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during Islamist militants' one-year rule over Timbuktu in 2012. His crimes against women were… Read more »

Kenya: Did Ruto Lie to Kenya's Voters?

Proposed tax hikes are just one factor that has prompted Kenya's nationwide protests. Citizens complain of the rising cost of living and accuse the president of making false… Read more »

Africa: How Ukraine Is Trying to Combat Russia's Influence in Africa

While Russia has a long historical relationship with many African nations, Ukraine is virtually starting from scratch. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Police Reportedly Fire Live Rounds Amid Tax Protests

Kenyan police are reportedly to have fired live rounds to disperse protesters, with reports that some were hit. The demonstrators, protesting proposed tax hikes, stormed the… Read more »

Kenya: Why are Kenya's Gen Z So Angry?

Kenya's Gen Z leads mass protests against government tax hikes, resulting in violent clashes. Young people have expressed frustration over the rising cost of living and government… Read more »

Kenya: Police Fire Live Rounds Amid Tax Protests

Protesters stormed the Kenyan parliament that was later seen ablaze as violence escalates. The demonstrators, mostly young people, are protesting proposed tax hikes. Read more »

Africa: Why Some African Countries Support Trophy Hunting

There are conflicting theories on how to best conserve Africa's wild animals. Should some countries continue to permit professional hunting as a means to generate income and… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Backs Opposition Ban As Rwanda Election Nears

Rwanda's president defended the central African nation's democratic record as campaigning for next month's vote got underway. Two prominent opposition candidates are barred from… Read more »

Kenya: Probe Launched As 1 Killed in Kenya Anti-Tax Protest

Kenya saw nationwide demonstrations on Thursday against government plans to raise taxes to plug a budget deficit. Rights groups allege that police used live rounds while dispersing… Read more »

Rwanda: Are the Upcoming Elections Just for Show?

Next month, Rwandans will choose between three presidential candidates, including current President Paul Kagame. But are the elections just a sham? Read more »

Africa: Cholera Spreads in Nigeria As EU Launches Africa Vaccine Drive

A deadly outbreak of cholera in the Nigerian state of Lagos has killed at least 21 people. It comes as the EU pledges millions to help fund vaccine production in Africa for such… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas As Anti-Tax Protests Spread

Protests against proposed tax hikes spread nationwide on Thursday as riot police cracked down on some demonstrations. The government has argued that it needs to address a major… Read more »

Kenya: Protests in Kenya - Gen Z Take to the Streets

Kenya's government has scrapped many proposed tax hikes after mass protests in the streets of Nairobi this week. Observers say it's the first time young people have played such a… Read more »

Africa: Sanctions On Russian Diamonds - Good or Bad for Africa?

Diamond-rich African nations are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds. But not all countries are happy about the ban. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Siege Bears Hallmarks of Brutal Darfur War

DW spoke to Sudanese civilians under siege in El Fasher amid attacks by the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces. Is this a repeat of the "scorched earth" tactics used in the Darfur… Read more »

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 »

Chad: Chad Ammunition Depot Explosion Kills 9, Wounds Dozens More

Chad's government said there was a fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N'Djamena. The cause of the deadly blaze was not immediately clear. Read more »

Chad: Fire, Explosions At Chad Ammunition Depot, Govt Says

Chad's government said there was an ongoing fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N'Djamena. The cause was not immediately clear. Initial footage appeared to… Read more »