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Two women walk past a COVID-19 graffiti in Soweto's Orlando West township near Johannesburg, South Africa.

COVID-19: African scientists say 'mild omicron' could end pandemic

The rapid spread of omicron had concerned virologists. Now, African scientists are optimistic that the variant could mark the end of the pandemic and the beginning of an endemic.  

Miners look for gold on November 2, 2012 in Ghana. Symbolic image of a gold mine in Ghana for illustration, not connected to this story.

Explosion kills several people in Ghana

A mining truck collided with a motorcycle, setting off an explosion that razed hundreds of nearby buildings. President Nana Akufo-Addo has called it a "tragic incident."  

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AFCON round table talk +++ Ghana Black Stars disappoint in Cameroon  

Protesters take to the streets of the Sudanese capital Khartoum. A large Sudanese flag is seen.

US won't resume Sudan aid without civilian rule

Washington has pressured Sudan to end violence against anti-coup protesters and restore a civilian-led government. Demonstrators, judges and prosecutors have condemned a crackdown on protesters.  

Liberians gather after stampede tragedy

Liberia: Stampede at church event kills dozens

President George Weah was expected to visit the site of the tragedy, which occurred in a suburb of the Liberian capital, Monrovia. Police have warned the death toll may increase.  

Chadian soldiers in vehicles

Examining the poor reputation of Africa's armies

African armies are perceived as underfunded, underequipped, and ineffective. There is a long history of coups and human rights violations. Twenty sub-Saharan militaries were involved in armed conflicts in 2020.  

A person receives a COVID-19 jab

Rwandans report being forcibly vaccinated

Some Rwandans have claimed that officials are forcing people to take COVID-19 vaccines.  

The emotion gets to Musa Noah Kamara after scoring against Ivory Coast

AFCON 2021: Sierra Leone's 'nearly men' enjoying their moment

For the first time since 1996, Sierra Leone are back competing in an African Cup of Nations. The Leone Stars have upset two tournament favorites in a remarkable comeback story.  

The omicron variant of COVID-19 has resulted in fewer deaths and hospitalizations than previous waves.

South Africa opens up as omicron wave recedes

Omicron was first detected in South Africa. But the worst is over as cases fall and the country returns to normalcy.  

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Ethiopia asks WHO to investigate its own boss

The head of the UN's health agency was interfering in Ethiopia's internal affairs, the government says.  

Ethiopians soldiers at an IDP camp.

Ethiopia at crossroads over Tigray crisis

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continues to push for national dialogue amid drone attacks in Tigray.  

Nobel committee rebukes laureate Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks with soldiers during a frontline visit

The Norwegian Nobel committee won't strip the Ethiopian prime minister of his Nobel Peace Prize, but it did say he bears a "special responsibility" to end the war and humanitarian crisis in his country's Tigray region.  

The leader of Nigeria's ruling party, Bola Tinubu

Nigeria: Who is presidential hopeful Bola Tinubu?

Influential ruling party chief Bola Tinubu plans to run in Nigeria's 2023 presidential elections.  

DW's Eco Africa

Eco Africa: The environment magazine

This week on Eco Africa, we track the world's largest turtles in South Africa, walk with environmental activists across Zimbabwe and meet an architect building green energy-efficient homes in Egypt.  

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Amoako Boafo: Ghana's rising art star

How did a Ghanaian fisherman's son from Accra become one of the world's most sought-after contemporary artists?  

Africa Cup of Nations Ghana vs Komoren

AFCON 2021: The fall of Ghana's Black Stars

The four-time African champions suffered an unlikely group stage exit from the competition after failing to win any of their three games in Cameroon. The decade-long progress that they have enjoyed has come to an end.  

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Zimbabwe's players celebrate scoring a goal

Football-mad Zimbabwe facing challenge

Zimbabwe's struggles at this year's Africa Cup of Nations come as little surprise in light of the country's economy.  

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The 77 Percent quiz

The 77 Percent Instagram page (@dw_the77percent), which focuses on Africa’s youths under the age of 35, is starting the new year with a quiz organized for our esteemed followers.  

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Are girls and women at risk in Gambia?

GirlZ Off Mute's teen reporter Lena E. Igweanyiba looks at a project that trains girls and women to defend themselves.  

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Nigeria throws out a million vaccine doses

According to health authorities, the vaccines could not be used before their expiration date.  

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Fighting cheetah trafficking in Somaliland

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Africa at the 2022 Amputee World Cup

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Ghana's 'Rhythms on da Runway'

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Somali women campaign for representation

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Nigeria's film industry gets streaming boost