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Putin marks 25 years: What's Russia-Africa relationship?
Experts analyze his Russia's influence across Africa. What is Russia’s historical relationship with Africa?
DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo, 26 December 2024
This is special edition of DW News Africa looking back at our highlights of the year: DW News Africa correspondents have been chasing the stories that move people's lives: from the challenges for Kenyan police tasked with supporting security efforts in Haiti, to the doctors who treat those who cannot pay for healthcare, or artists striking up new rhythms after decades of playing music.
Climate-smart tech and community-led conservation
Climate-smart tech helps Ugandans access safe drinking water; Maasai women learn green skills.
The 77 Percent — Long Street Debate: Influencers
We caught up with Nigeria's leading social media influencers for a rooftop street debate on social responsibility.
Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle
The rising price of chocolate, due to a bad cocoa harvest and fertilizer shortages, is at risk of hurting holiday sales.
My City: Saint Louis aka Ndar
Musician Bayla Diara shows the former colonial capital Saint Louis, locally known as Ndar, in Senegal.
Street Debate: Ghana's illegal mining
The 77 Percent and Ghana's Joy News talk to young people about effects of mining on health and environment.
Stampedes in Nigeria highlight deepening crises
Desperate Nigerians are struggling to afford food as inflation and unemployment reach unprecedented levels.
Congo slams Apple over 'conflict minerals' supply chain
DW's Josey Mahachi and Alex Ngarambe discuss the fallout with Alex Vines from British think tank Chatham House.
ECOWAS gives junta-led states 6 months to rethink exit
Eddy Micah Jr explores what could happen next and the potential economic, political and social consequences.
Africa: Supporting peace after guns have fallen silent
Resolving conflicts in Africa requires revised diagnoses that are not shaped by particular interests or ideology.
Illegal mining — polluting Ghana's rivers and land
Ghana's youths rely on illegal mining for work, a practice that has polluted both land and water bodies.
Is Africa ready for duty-free access to China?
China is not relenting in its efforts to deepen economic ties with Africa, offering duty-free access to its markets.
Does free transportation help jobseekers into work?
Job seekers can use public transport for free in Istanbul and Budapest to help them get to interviews.
AfricaLink News December 20, 2024
Russia targets Ukrainian capital Kyiv +++ Lockdown in S.Africa prison due to diphteria +++ Cabinet reshuffle in Kenya
Malawi: Inquiry Report on death of Vice President Chilima
On June 10, 2024, tragedy struck Malawi when Vice President Saulos Chilima died in Malawi's deadliest aviation accident.
A Niger woman makes her garden grow despite extreme weather
Extreme weather has not stopped one Niger woman from growing delicious sustainable produce.
Faroe Islands' traditional grass roofs reduce CO2 emissions
Many Faroe Islanders have grass roofs that draw CO2 from the atmosphere. It's a Viking tradition!
Ivory Coast experiments with green building
Ivory Coast is working on ways to cut the carbon footprint of urban dwellings.
Metal recycling in Burundi protects water from toxic waste
Scrap metal collectors in Burundi are helping to keep water clean and creating useful products.
Eco Africa: From scrap recycling to green architecture
Recycling scrap metal, green building, sustainable market gardening. Everyone can make a difference!
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., December 19, 2024
After nearly two years of fighting in Sudan, why is no end in sight for the war? In the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, thousands of people have been killed and millions more displaced. We'll take you to the frontline of the fighting. And, for many of his supporters, Ghana's president-elect, John Mahama, is his country's political savior in times of trouble — we speak to the man himself.
Africalink Special Podcast
DW has launched its new AfricaLink podcast - packed with news, politics, culture, and more.
South Africa: Role model for a transport revolution? — REV
REV & Engine Africa are in Cape Town to find out how innovative the transport systems are.
Ghana Supreme Court upholds anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The bill, which drew international condemnation, criminalizes sex acts within the gay community.
Nigerian artist turning fruit into artwork
Zainab Zakari uses everyday fruits and veggies to create stunning works of art that are a feast for the eyes.
Is injectable HIV medication really a 'silver bullet'?
Could new pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs offer solutions for everyone in the fight against HIV?
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
The 77 Percent meets young people in Ghana and the DRC to understand the impact of mining.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
A spotlight on Botswana’s LGBTQI+ community, Malawian traditional music and urban forests in South Africa.
Rewilding urban spaces with pocket forests
How to create safe havens for humans and wildlife in urban surroundings.
How can Zimbabwe ensure food security amid drought?
Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Tomson Phiri, a UN WFP spokesman and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri in Zimbabwe.
Ugandan entrepreneurs turn waste eggshells to profit
Kampala businesses are cutting waste AND profiting, producing building materials and food supplements – from eggshells!
How Africa's young urbanites are changing political culture
The growing population of under-30s in Africa are drawn to the big cities and have an unconventional approach to change.
Kenyan influencer fights fast fashion waste reel by reel
Social media influencer Janet Chemitei draws attention to textile waste and fashion industry pollution.
African coup-hit states get more time to rethink ECOWAS exit
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger had military coups in recent years and plan to leave the West African region bloc.
Congo and Rwanda say Angola peace talks canceled
The Congolese army has been fighting M23 rebels for the past three years in the east of the country.
Will it help to know who South Africa's sex offenders are?
Calls for South Africa's national sex offenders register to be made public has sparked much debate.
Where does the term 'Yas Queen' originate from?
"Yas Queen" resonates strength, style, authenticity and grace. We meet young Africans with a special take on the phrase.
Desertification drives Kenyan herdsmen to camels
Climate change has degraded 75% of the Earth's land, the UN warns. Kenyan herders are already trading cattle for camels.
How independent is Zambia's judiciary?
Zambia's Constitutional Court has ruled that ex-President Edgar Lungu cannot run in the 2026 election, contrary to an earlier indication. The ruling follows a petition challenging his third term bid. Zambia's constitution allows only two five-year terms. Was the final decision politically influenced? Josey Mahachi discusses with DW correspondent Glory Mushinge.
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., 12 December 2024
Amid Kenya's housing deficit, we hear from some of Nairobi's homeless people. Housing is also a challenge in Cape Town, South Africa where remote workers are finding a haven and driving up rent. John Mahama returns to the seat of presidency in Ghana amid an economic crisis. And we meet the animators in Mozambique running workshops to inspire children.
From clean streets to clean air — Eco Africa
Repurposing trash, rejecting fast fashion, reducing carbon emissions in construction— the many benefits of green living.
What's the state of human rights in sub-Saharan Africa?
We're talking to DW's Ben Shemang and political commentator Ivan Mugisha about the challenges in Africa's human rights.
Young African voices have their say
DW's GirlZ Off Mute provides a platform for young, female reporters to cover the stories that matter the most to them.
'Planet Africa' travels through the archaeology of humankind
Africa is where we all come from: An exhibition revisits the continent's contributions to human evolution and culture.
German President Steinmeier in Nigeria for energy talks
Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German business leaders are in Nigeria for the two-day investment junket.
Female empowerment — The 77 Percent
Queens come in all shapes and guises, and we meet those changing the African continent from sports to culture.
Street Debate: The power of Nigerian influencers
We caught up with Nigeria's leading social media influencers for a rooftop street debate on social responsibility.
Using solar power to boost health equity
Solar-powered clinics and fridges are helping to bring essential services to remote areas.
UN COP16 summit tackles forced migration and insecurity
Desertification, land degradation and drought are worsening forced migration and threatening global stability.
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