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An unidentified man in South Africa shows a scar resulting from an illegal kidney operation

Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor

HealthSeptember 18, 2024
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Reports & Analysis

Screenshot Recycling von Denim-Abfällen in erstaunliche neue Produkte

African firm recycling textile waste in Kenya and Nigeria

African firm recycling textile waste in Kenya and Nigeria

The fashion industry faces a growing waste problem. One African company is turning textile waste into something useful.
SocietySeptember 19, 202403:19 min
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Ghanaian ecopreneur turns cassava waste into clean energy

Ghanaian ecopreneur turns cassava waste into clean energy

A Ghanaian ecopreneur is making this a reality by transforming discarded cassava peels into powerful cooking briquettes.
SocietySeptember 18, 202404:48 min
Guinea Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo salutes to troops lining the street as he rides in a Mercedes car.

Will Guinea-Bissau's president rethink second term bid?

Will Guinea-Bissau's president rethink second term bid?

Bissau-Guinean President Embalo announced that he does not intend to run for a second term. Is it just a tactical move?
PoliticsSeptember 18, 2024
Müll und Umweltverschmutzung auf Bali

Liberia: Creating jobs by upcycling plastic waste

Liberia: Creating jobs by upcycling plastic waste

Like many other African countries, Liberia needs help managing its waste.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 18, 202402:06 min
Elephants, oryx, giraffes, zebra and elephants at a watering hole.

Can Namibia's strategy to cull animals save them?

Can Namibia's strategy to cull animals save them?

Does Namibia's plan to kill animals to save them, and help the human population from ongoing drought, stack up?
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 18, 2024
NDC flagbearer and former President John Mahama (left) and ruling NPP candidate and current Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia (right)

Ghana 2024 election: Is the peace pact in jeopardy?

Ghana 2024 election: Is the peace pact in jeopardy?

There are fears of increased electoral violence in the December election as the main opposition party refuses to sign.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 2024
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Nigerian government cracks down on holy water scams

Nigeria's food and drug administration, NAFDAC, is warning Nigerians about fraudulent "miracle" products sold by some churches. Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation for selling unverified "holy water" and "miracle soap" with false healing claims. Stay informed to avoid these scams and protect your health.
September 19, 202426:42 min
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Shadows of German colonialism

DW's new series on how German colonialism shaped modern-day Africa and what Africans think of Germany's colonial legacy.
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In the spotlight

A young man climbs a high chain-link fence while 3 policemen in riot gear approach on the other side on a platform lifted by a crane.

Spanish exclave in North Africa sees migration surge

DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz spoke with locals and migrants at Ceuta's border with Morocco, where tensions are rising.
MigrationSeptember 18, 202402:52 min
Ghana therapist teaching a child with special needs

Ghana: Teaching parents to support special needs children

In Ghana, neurodivergent children are sometimes seen as "cursed" and neglected or abandoned.
HealthSeptember 16, 202401:37 min
German and Kenyan officials at the signing of the migration agreements

Kenya's President William Ruto speaks to DW in Berlin

DW spoke to the Kenyan President William Ruto, highlighting plans for creating jobs for the country's restive youth.
PoliticsSeptember 15, 2024
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From sand drawings to reimagining African artistry

Nigerian-German artist Chidi Kwubiri started drawing in sand as a child. Now, his intricate works challenge perceptions.
ArtsSeptember 11, 202401:29 min
A young woman sits at a table while she is severed several dishes of meat, vegetables and fish.

A culinary journey through Lusaka, Zambia

Zambia's vibrant food scene offers a feast for foodies, from meat to veggies to fish.
LifestyleSeptember 10, 202402:47 min
Fashion designer Melisa Poulton, sitting in her atelier and painting onto clothes.

The African designer fashioning clothes for fuller figures

Meet Namibia’s plus size fashion designer who celebrates all body types with her stylish and bold designs.
DesignSeptember 10, 202405:47 min