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A man begs for money

Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions

BusinessOctober 18, 2024
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October 20, 2024

Kenya: Multistory building collapses in Nairobi

October 20, 2024

Mozambique: Opposition figures killed amid election protests

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Reports & Analysis

Indien Arbeitslose wollen in Israel Arbeit finden

Why are African youths increasingly at risk of job scams?

Why are African youths increasingly at risk of job scams?

Hundreds of African youths are falling prey to international job scams daily, risking enslavement and exploitation.
SocietyOctober 20, 202402:35 min
Schwarze Hühnerrasse Ayam Cemani aus Indonesien

Tanzania: Cashing in on the all-black chicken breed

Tanzania: Cashing in on the all-black chicken breed

A rare chicken breed, black from its feathers to its organs, has sparked the interest of Tanzanian poultry breeders.
SocietyOctober 19, 202401:59 min
Offiicials stand near mpox vaccines as first batches arrive at N'Djili International Airport in Kinshasa, DR Congo

Mpox vaccination drive faces hurdles in DR Congo

Mpox vaccination drive faces hurdles in DR Congo

Some residents are suspicious of the vaccine — or aren't aware of it at all.
HealthOctober 19, 202401:56 min
Grindr-App-Symbol vor LGBTQ+-Flagge: Dating-Plattform für queere Community

Data protection in the times of mpox and HIV

Data protection in the times of mpox and HIV

Grindr provides direct, in-app information on mpox and HIV.
Digital WorldOctober 19, 202402:52 min
A worker dressed in a suit points at his head

Africa's mental health crisis: A silent drain on workers?

Africa's mental health crisis: A silent drain on workers?

Mental health is an often overlooked facet of Africa's public health.
HealthOctober 18, 2024
Flooded homes in a community in Nigeria's Kogi State.

Flood situation continues to deteriorate in Nigeria

Flood situation continues to deteriorate in Nigeria

The UN has warned of a growing disaster in Nigeria, where flooding has already affected more than 1.2 million people.
CatastropheOctober 18, 202401:39 min
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Namibia's post-colonial relationship with Germany

Not every Namibian is happy with the €1.1 billion fund from Berlin.
October 18, 202427:41 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

DW The 77 Percent: Spannungen um den Nil

River Nile: Upstream nations challenge Egypt's dominance

Uganda, Ethiopia, and eight other countries oppose Egypt and Sudan's dominance over the Nile River.
SocietyOctober 17, 202401:59 min
A patient has their blood taken via needle

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.
HealthOctober 17, 2024
Wind gusts twist umbrellas and buffet people during Hurricane Ian in Charleston in South Carolina

What are the La Nina and El Nino climate phenomena?

Here's how the Pacific weather phases of El Nino and La Nina can influence extreme weather across the globe.
ClimateOctober 17, 2024
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attendants of the annual twin festival in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria

Nigeria's 'Twinopolis' celebrates unique heritage

An unusually high number of twin births has made the Nigerian community of Igbo-Ora the twin capital of the world.
SocietyOctober 17, 202401:59 min
A woman holds up a Zeri leather hand bag.

Luxury leather bags from Lesotho

Reviving Lesotho’s reputation for being master leather smiths.
LifestyleOctober 17, 202405:16 min
A dessert from South Africa

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.
LifestyleOctober 10, 202405:47 min