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 »

Africa: German Rescue Group - 10 Migrants Found Dead in Mediterranean

Rescuers from a German rescue group said 10 bodies were found on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean during a rescue operation. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Tigray War Survivors Hope for a Better Future

The civil war in Ethiopia's Tigray region killed hundreds of thousands and displaced over one million people. Many survivors remain optimistic despite the scars left by the war. Read more »

South Africa: Zuma's MK Party to Join Opposition Alliance

Former South African President Jacob Zuma's MK party says it wants to coordinate efforts against the unity government led by the African National Congress (ANC), claiming a May… Read more »

Lesotho: Lesotho Urged to Compensate Villagers for Water Projects

Lesotho supplies its bigger neighbor, South Africa, with much-needed water. In return, it receives millions of dollars that experts say should be used to compensate resettled… Read more »

Sudan: In Sudan, Russia's Africa Strategy Advances Another Step

Sudan and Russia have reportedly agreed to establish a Russian navy base near Port Sudan, on the Red Sea. The West does not appear to have a response to this move, which will… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan - Army Says Senior Rebel Commander Killed Amid Siege

The army said hundreds were killed and injured, including senior RSF commander Ali Yagoub Gibril. The RSF siege of El Fasher city has opened up a new front in the ongoing conflict. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Unity Government - a New Political Era Dawns

Analysts see the new unity government comprising the ANC and the opposition DA as a chance to stabilize the country. Read more »

South Africa: Unity Government Deal Reached

The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance have reached a deal to form a unity government along with the Inkatha Freedom Party. President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to be… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Dozens Killed in DRC Suspected Islamist Rebel Attack

The attack in eastern Congo was blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels. It echoed a similar attack last week in the same province, where at least 80 people were killed. Read more »

Africa: Record 120 Million People Displaced Globally - UN Report

A UN report reveals that 120 million people were forcibly displaced globally in 2024 due to conflict and violence. This marks a record high, affecting 1.5% of the world's… Read more »

Sudan: Russia's Africa Strategy Advances Another Step

Sudan and Russia have reportedly agreed to establish a Russian navy base near Port Sudan. The West does not appear to have a reponse to this move, which will bolster Moscow's… Read more »

Benin: Benin-Niger Oil Export Row Flares Again

Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered a sensitive oil terminal illegally. Read more »

South Africa: Pros and Cons of a National Unity Government

The ANC has proposed forming a national unity government after failing to win a majority in the May election. What does that mean? And would it even work in the politically… Read more »

Mauritania: Migrants Turn to Mauritania As New EU Transit Route

Thousands of Africans continue to try to reach Europe either over the Sahara Desert or by sea, facing inhumane conditions. The EU wants to discourage the trend, but migrants are… Read more »

Sudan: 'Up to 100' Killed in RSF Attack On Village

Scores have been killed in a paramilitary attack on a village in Gezira state, a pro-democracy group said. Thousands have died and almost 9 million have been displaced since the… Read more »

Africa: Unlocking Africa's E-Commerce Potential

As the digital marketplace blooms across Africa, with an estimated growth of $75 billion by 2025, giants like Amazon are stepping onto the stage. What's next? Read more »

Nigeria: Can Unions Secure a Wage Deal Before Monday?

Nigerian unions have suspended a nationwide strike to allow for more wage talks with the government after their protests brought Nigeria to its knees, disrupting flights and… Read more »

Nigeria: What Is Nigeria Doing to Stop Chronic Oil Theft?

Nigeria relies on crude oil for more than two-thirds of its earnings and about 90% of foreign exchange income, but massive theft in the country's oil-rich heartland is draining… Read more »

Nigeria: Electric Grid Crippled As Workers Go On Strike

After two major trade unions called for an open-ended strike in Nigeria, the country's electrical grid collapsed and its airports were shut down. The striking workers are calling… Read more »

South Africa: ANC Eyes Potential Coalition Partners

Informal talks between South African party bigwigs are underway in an effort to form a governing alliance following last week's election. DW asked ordinary South Africans who they… Read more »