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 »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso World's Worst Forgotten Crisis - Report

The Norwegian Refugee Council has said ongoing conflicts and a chronic lack of funding have led to the neglect of millions of displaced people. It has compiled a grim ranking of… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa - ANC Loses Majority in Crucial Vote

The results are in: South Africa's governing ANC has lost its outright majority in the country for the first time since South African democracy began 30 years ago. What does this… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Election - ANC Losing Majority in Early Results

The African National Congress could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time, according to partial election results. It remains unclear who a potential coalition partner… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: PM Tuluka Announces Long-Awaited New Government

The cabinet of Congo's first female prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, has finally been unveiled. Members include some close allies of President Felix Tshisekedi. Stakes are… Read more »

Africa: UN Peacekeepers Day Remembers the Lives Lost

This year's International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers honors more than 4,000 blue helmets who have lost their lives serving for peace. Read more »