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The leaders of the military governments in the Sahel Alliance (from left: Assimi Goita of Mali, Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger, and Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso)

Sahel juntas are 'crushing' basic freedoms

PoliticsJune 12, 2026
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June 13, 2026

Nigeria: Abducted former general dies in captivity

June 13, 2026

US deports migrants, including Iranian activist, to CAR

June 12, 2026

World Cup: Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada

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Reports & Analysis

A glass of hibiscus tea on a board with dried hibiscus flowers. Underneath, a red cloth.

Nigeria: Why hibiscus is more than just a tea

Nigeria: Why hibiscus is more than just a tea

Why hibiscus promotes Pan-African unity — far beyond the drink itself.
SocietyJune 13, 202604:25 min
Silhouettes of children against a setting sky

Mercenaries and defectors abound in Sudan war

Mercenaries and defectors abound in Sudan war

Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of defections.
PoliticsJune 13, 2026
A general view shows Kenyan Members of Parliament.

AfricaLink News: June 12

AfricaLink News: June 12

Kenya unveils massive $33 billion budget +++ Niger criminalizes same-sex relations +++ Nigeria seeks police reforms
PoliticsJune 12, 202605:08 min
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A closer look

Ebola

Ebola is a virus originating in wild animals in western Africa. It is transmitted through bodily fluids. In May 2026, the WHO announced an international emergency after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Congolese politicians Moise Katumbi (wearing hat) gestures with his right hand during a previous political rally.

DRC referendum bill intensifies constitutional standoff

DRC referendum bill intensifies constitutional standoff

The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup" and accuses President Felix Tshisekedi of seeking a third term.
PoliticsJune 11, 2026
Demonstrators react while walking behind a riot police officer as they gather along a street in a protest against a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility.

Kenya Ebola panic turns deadly over US quarantine facility

Kenya Ebola panic turns deadly over US quarantine facility

Violence erupted in Kenya as protests driven by fears over a planned US-linked Ebola quarantine facility escalated.
HealthJune 10, 202602:25 min
DR Congo pose for a team photo ahead of a match against Denmark

Will Ebola have an impact on the World Cup?

Will Ebola have an impact on the World Cup?

While ticket prices, heat and politics have made headlines, Ebola has been a World Cup concern for DR Congo.
SoccerJune 9, 2026
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A closer look

A election official, dressed in a purple bib, explains voting procedures to an elderly female voter at a polling station in Addis Ababa. They are standing over a table filled with blue and white ballots. In the background, just outside the voting tent, the Ethiopian flag is visible.
Image: Marco Simoncelli/AFP

Ethiopia election 2026

With the country facing internal conflict and ethnic divisions, the ruling party is expected to win a decisive victory.

What Addis Ababa voters said about Ethiopia's elections

PoliticsJune 1, 202602:04 min

Ethiopia elections 2026: What you need to know

PoliticsMay 29, 202601:31 min

Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge

PoliticsMay 29, 2026
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Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP's Nigeria 2027 election gamble

Does former President Goodluck Jonathan have what it takes to tackle Nigeria's pressing challenges?
June 12, 202629:58 min
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Under the Baobab hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi, standing in front of an illustration of a baobab tree seen in a dark blue silhouette against a pink/orange gradient sky

Under the Baobab

DW's weekly vodcast where Africa's biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds and bold solutions.
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In the spotlight

Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan arrives at Istanbul Airport to return to his country after being denied entry to the United States

Somali referee denied US entry before World Cup debut

Somalia is one of 12 countries on a travel ban list introduced by US President Donald Trump last year.
SoccerJune 11, 202609:04 min
Kenyan gays and lesbians and others supporting their cause wear masks to preserve their anonymity as they stage a rare protest.

Kenya: LGBTQ+ community still here, still queer despite cuts

Organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities in Kenya adapt to cuts in public funding that have forced tough choices.
DiversityJune 10, 2026
Red Cross workers wearing protective gear disinfect a patch of earth next to a hut with a corrugated iron roof

How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic

Rumors and disinformation have hindered efforts to slow the spread. There are ways to battle the disinformation.
HealthJune 5, 2026
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Children cool off in a public fountain in Vilnius, Lithuania, one on a bike

Environment wins of the week

Less doom, more boom: Here are some environmental wins from the past week.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 12, 2026
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Inside Cape Town carnival: Where dance meets purpose

A vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and connection — through the eyes of the dancers who bring it to life.
SocietyJune 11, 202603:45 min
Several people are standing on tall stilts along a narrow nature trail, watching a herd of cattle pass by. In the foreground, several brown and light-colored cattle are walking closely behind one another from left to right. In the center of the picture is a round building with a pointed, thatched roof, nestled amid lush vegetation. In the background, a hilly landscape stretches out under bright, clear daylight.

On stilts through Ethiopia's savannah

What looks like a performance is actually a survival skill. Ethiopia’s Banna people farm on stilts, a sight to behold!
SocietyJune 10, 202605:45 min