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Rebecca Cheptegei runs in the marathon at the Olympics in Paris

Domestic violence in East Africa: How to break the taboo?

Human RightsSeptember 7, 2024
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September 8, 2024

Kenya officials revise up death toll in school fire

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Reports & Analysis

Aerial view of the Ikorodu ferry terminal in Lagos

Nigeria: Lagos looks to waterways for sustainable commute

Nigeria: Lagos looks to waterways for sustainable commute

Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, wants to use its waterways as an alternative to congested streets.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 8, 20249 images
The school's administration block near a burned-out dormitory,

Kenya boarding school fire kills at least 21 people

Kenya boarding school fire kills at least 21 people

The fire at Kenya's Hillside Endarasha Primary School has left families devastated.
CatastropheSeptember 8, 202401:32 min
Screenshot | 77 | World Literacy Day: Seychelles leads Africa in literacy

World Literacy Day: Seychelles leads Africa in literacy

World Literacy Day: Seychelles leads Africa in literacy

Seychelles is Africa's most educated nation, on a continent where an estimated 182 million adults can't read or write.
SocietySeptember 7, 202401:16 min
A woman takes a selfie in front of a picturesque coast. She is laughing and pointing at the camera.

Solo traveler Pelumi Nubi drives from London to Lagos

Solo traveler Pelumi Nubi drives from London to Lagos

This British-Nigerian influencer undertook the 10,000-kilometer journey alone by car.
TravelSeptember 7, 202405:37 min
View of an ambulance in front of Hillside Endarasha primary school

17 dead, dozens missing after Kenya school fire

17 dead, dozens missing after Kenya school fire

At least 17 children have died after a fire swept through a primary school in Nyeri, north of the capital Nairobi.
CatastropheSeptember 6, 202401:47 min
Accompanied by others, Kenya's Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki (C) visits the Hillside Endarasha Academy

Kenya's interior minister visits school fire site

Kenya's interior minister visits school fire site

More than a dozen young people were killed in a fire in a school dormitory. Many others were badly burned.
CatastropheSeptember 6, 202405:35 min
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Why do many Africans neglect writing a will?

A staggering 85% of South Africans die without a will, a reality mirrored across much of Africa. In a continent where traditions and modernity collide, how can Africans secure their legacies? Join Eddy Micah Jr. as he delves into this pressing issue with legal expert Kananelo Mukenge, DW correspondent Nontokozo Mchunu in South Africa, and public policy expert Peter Bismark Kwofie in Ghana.
September 6, 202426:24 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

Supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied hold a poster with his face

Tunisia: Opposition crackdown dominates election run-up

Observers warn Tunisia's upcoming election won't be democratic, and fear the country might return to authoritarian rule.
PoliticsSeptember 6, 2024
African National Congress party (ANC) supporters stage an anti government demonstration

Why do so many young Africans want to leave their continent?

An alarming 60% of African youth are contemplating leaving their homelands, mostly due to endemic corruption.
SocietySeptember 6, 2024
Farmers in Nigeria's Borno state work on their field as guards stand by to protect them.

Boko Haram militants terrorize farmers in Nigeria

As DW's Christine Mhundwa reports, the violence is exacerbating food shortages in northeastern Borno State.
CrimeSeptember 6, 202404:30 min
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How to upcycle plastic caps into lip balm containers

A Ghanaian eco-entrepreneur shows how everyday plastic waste can become a beauty must-have with simple DIY techniques.
LifestyleSeptember 5, 202404:30 min
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What are Nigeria's best snacks?

Nigeria's food is a journey of bold flavors and rich traditions. Bibi Raii tastes some of its most tantalizing snacks.
LifestyleSeptember 2, 202406:44 min
African designer Gugu Peteni stands in front of a couch holding one of her designs in her right arm and talks.

South African designer examines identity with clothing

Prize-winning South African designer Gugu Peteni uses her designs to talk about identity.
DesignAugust 31, 202406:03 min