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Uganda: Who will vote for future presidents?

PoliticsSeptember 20, 2024
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Reports & Analysis

Judith Suminwa Tuluka attends her swearing-in ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo govt.'s first 100 days see many goals, few results

Congo govt.'s first 100 days see many goals, few results

Judith Suminwa Tuluka set ambitious goals in her first 100 days in office, but results have been in short supply.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 2024
Two women walking through flood waters

Floods devastate West and Central Africa

Floods devastate West and Central Africa

Many of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by floods in West and Central Africa are still waiting for help.
ClimateSeptember 20, 2024
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Young African voices have their say

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.
SocietySeptember 20, 2024
An aerial view showing submerged houses after severe flooding in Nigeria's Maiduguri

Are Nigeria's flooding woes man-made or climate-driven?

Are Nigeria's flooding woes man-made or climate-driven?

Northern Nigeria's Maiduguri has been hit by devastating flooding. Is it due to government neglect or climate change?
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 20, 2024
A man is seen working on a wheel of a vehicle. A child stands nearby. A dismantled motor lies in one corner.

Nigeria seeks to lower fuel prices with new oil refinery

Nigeria seeks to lower fuel prices with new oil refinery

Nigeria has plenty of oil but still relies on imports. There are hopes the new Dangote Refinery will change all that.
SocietySeptember 19, 202403:16 min
A boy carries a bowl of peanuts on his head seeking for customers to sell them.

Poverty keeps countless Nigerian children out of school

Poverty keeps countless Nigerian children out of school

One in three children in Nigeria don't go to school. Unfortunately the country is a global leader in this area.
SocietySeptember 19, 202403:10 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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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

Illegal organ trafficking is worth over $1 billion annually and generally targets vulnerable people.
HealthSeptember 18, 2024
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
Elephants, oryx, giraffes, zebra and elephants at a watering hole.

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
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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