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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
This week, we hike Kenya, camp in Ghana, kayak the White Nile, bike in Nigeria, surf in Dakar, and bungee jump.
Will America's Africa policy change under next US president?
The US hasn't made Africa a top priority, lagging with investment while focusing on power struggles with rivals.
Breaking barriers with rap and basketball
Black Mamba was born with a disability and faced neglect from a young age. But she found refuge in music and sport.
Poll results loom as Mozambique violence grows
Many observers expect the government candidate to be declared the winner, with the opposition reporting electoral fraud.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Changing the LGBTQI+ narrative in Nigeria, encouraging tourism in Rwanda and Nairobi’s street food.
What is BRICS and what does it want?
Ahead of the BRICS-summit in Russia, the BRICS group is ramping up their presence on the international stage.
How can Zambia overcome power cuts and soaring tariffs?
Zambia is grappling with its worst drought in 60 years, severely affecting water levels in the Kariba Dam, which supplies hydroelectric power. Citizens face over 21 hours of daily power rationing. National power utility ZESCO has proposed emergency tariff hikes of between 50% and 156% — raising concerns about the crisis' impact on the economy and poverty alleviation.
Malawi's child neglect crisis: Solutions to rising cases
Josey Mahachi is joined by Memory Chisenga, a child and women rights advocate, and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha to discuss.
Fake pastors in Nigeria — is it time for tougher laws?
In our Street Debate, we ask if stricter regulations are needed to stop scam pastors exploiting believers' faith.
Why are Africa's youths falling prey to online job scams?
A growing number of young Africa are being lured by promises of work in Asia, where they are enslaved and exploited.
South Africa asks Taiwan to move embassy out of capital
South Africa asked the Taiwan to move its liaison office out of the administrative capital, Pretoria, within six months.
Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions
Many observers are urging global action and greater involvement of African stakeholders in developing solutions.
Africa's mental health crisis: A silent drain on workers?
Mental health is an often overlooked facet of Africa's public health.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Genuine leather bags from Lesotho, edible seaweed from South Africa and a treehouse in Malawi.
The edible future from the sea: Seaweed
Meet Lindy Taverner, the South African who brings seaweed to the menu.
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., 17 October 2024
Kenyan police are on a risky mission to stabilize Haiti’s capital. DW's Mariel Müller reports from gang strongholds in Port-au-Prince. Plus: Freetown's mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, wins the 2024 German Africa Prize for transforming Sierra Leone's capital into a green haven. And: Igbo-Ora in Nigeria, the "Twin Capital of the World," celebrates its high rate of multiple births with an annual festival.
Eco Africa: Multi-talented trees and embracing e-mobility
Boosting e-mobility, curbing flooding with mangroves and floodplain forests, and rapping for change.
Future of Africa's Sahel: Overcoming instability and poverty
For decades, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have faced instability, terrorism, poverty and resource exploitation. Despite expelling French troops post-coups, progress is slow. Eddy Micah Jr. discusses these issues with researcher Malick Sadibou Coulibaly and Evelyn Groenink from ZAM.
HIV treatment breakthroughs: Namibia's success story
For Namibians like Anna Engomba, the arrival of new, life-saving HIV and AIDS medication cannot come quickly enough.
Eco Africa: Brain drain and ancient agroforestry
Tackling brain drain, ancient techniques for agroforestry, and improving water quality as a community.
Sierra Leone: Eco-friendly mayor wins German Africa Prize
The German Africa Foundation honors Freetown's mayor for her outstanding commitment to urban development.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
From fraud scandals to even more sinister crimes: This week's show looks at the rise of false prophets across Africa.
Many flood victims in Nigeria have no place to go
Nigeria is severely affected by floods across West and Central Africa. Tens of thousands had to leave their homes.
How close are we to finding an HIV vaccine?
An anti-HIV compound is already in use, but how can these advances in HIV-treatment benefit African countries?
How Ethiopia's Gedeo people protect local forests
The Gedeo people of Ethiopia have an ancient forest management system where cutting down trees risks social exclusion.
Keeping Durban's streets safe — on call with Nazreen Ally
Nazreen Ally has had an eventful life. She grew up with her foster father on the outskirts of Durban.
Locals become data gatherers to improve South Africa's water
Citizens are being equipped with water testing kits to gather data for scientific research.
Brain drain in Ghana — incentivizing people to stay
Ghana is striving to keep its sustainability specialists and create jobs with competitive salaries.
Is Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?
Starlink is expanding into Africa. By the end of 2024, than half the continent will be connected to the satellite.
Unlocking Africa's solar potential
Explore Africa's renewable energy potential with insights from the Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2024. Despite 685 million people lacking electricity, off-grid solar could power 41% by 2030. Eddy Micah Jr discusses investment opportunities and challenges in Africa's solar sector with Sarah Malm from GOGLA and DW's Thuso Khumalo.
Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US
Rich oil and gas reserves, along with a strategic position, make Angola a focal point for both China and the US.
South Africa's Ramaphosa won't face 'Farmgate' charges
The criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa threatened to derail his presidency.
DW News Africa with Michael Okwu, 10 October 2024
How can Namibia and Germany best do business under the shadow of colonial genocide? DW speaks to Namibia's president about a 2021 reconciliation agreement. Activists say it doesn't do enough to address their suffering. We also hear from the descendants of survivors fighting to preserve mass graves under threat by a new green energy deal.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Ending fabric waste, sweets from South Africa and Kenyan Mandala art.
Come and explore South Africa's most iconic desserts
Is dessert on the continent really a thing? DW tastes three of the most well-known South African desserts.
Can skateboarding fuel change for girls in Ethiopia?
What started with a couple of girls has grown into a movement of 20 skateboarders challenging gender norms in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia: New president signals willingness to dialogue
The newly-appointed President Taye Atske Selassie has vowed to pursue peace in Ethiopia and beyond.
The 77 Percent — The magazine for Africa's youth
What's life like, when you go to study or work in Europe? We meet young Africans in Hamburg.
IMF chief: 'Africa deserves to be represented more fairly'
International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Georgieva says Africa needs greater representation in the global lending body.
South Africa's unity government — are voters happy?
After 100 days, the new government has given South Africans some hope, yet many fear there is no long-term strategy.
What has South Africa's GNU achieved after 100 days?
Eddy Micah Jr. talks to analyst Sandile Swana and DW's Thuso Khumalo in South Africa about the performance of the GNU.
How can African youths make their voices heard?
Accurate and reliable information is as important as life during protests. We discussed this in our street debate.
Nigerian FM on Russian motives in Africa: Trust but verify
What are Russia's goals? Yusuf Tuggar told DW Nigeria pursues "strategic autonomy" following series of coups in Africa.
Female coach breaking male barriers in African football
As head coach of men's football team FC Talanta in Kenya's top division, Jackline Juma is blazing a trail for women.
Congo launches its first mpox vaccination drive
The Democratic Republic of Congo a recorded nearly a thousand deaths and more than 30,000 mpox cases.
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test
The UN health agency said the test would allow health workers to detect the mpox virus faster and more easily.
Can South Africa overcome xenophobia?
Josey Mahachi talks to Nombulelo Jacqui Qhweni of WIDA, Emmanuel Bensah, an integration expert and DW's Thuso Khumalo.
Marburg outbreaks: One of the world’s deadliest viruses
While outbreaks of Marburg virus are rare, the viral hemorrhagic fever can be fatal. Here's what you need to know.
How illegal mining threatens Africa's future
Politicians and other influential figures have a hand in illegal small-scale mining in Ghana and other parts of Africa.
DW News Africa with Michael Okwu
Tanzanian opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, tells DW he intends to sue the government and telecoms company Tigo over a 2017 assassination attempt. Plus: Harvesting baobab fruit is a lifeline for many in Africa, especially in times of drought. And: US-Congolese basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo has died of brain cancer, aged 58. A sportsman and humanitarian, he was a larger-than-life figure in DRC.
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