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Somalia pushes on with offensive against al-Shabab despite attack

The death toll from this week's truck bombings has risen to at least 40, but local and national authorities say the latest attacks from the al-Shabab group will not deter them from fighting the terrorists.

Men wait at Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania

How corruption cripples business at Africa's seaports

Ports in Africa lose vast sums of money because of corrupt port officials, inefficiencies, and poor infrastructure, among others. Corruption has affected economic growth and slowed the clearance and forwarding of goods.

Demonstrators gather near Thomas Sankara Memorial with Burkina Faso and Russian flags in support of what they believe to be another military coup in Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso: Is the coup a boost for Russian influence in Africa?

A close ally of Russia's President Vladimir Putin with his own private militia was quick to praise Friday's power grab by Captain Ibrahim Traore. The new junta accused France of seeking to stage a coup within a coup.

South Africa: German tourist shot dead near Kruger National Park

Police in South Africa are searching for suspects wanted for the killing of a German tourist who was shot dead while traveling to the world renowned Kruger game reserve.

Congolese officials pose with other international delegates at COP27 pre-talks, DR Congo

Climate change: Congo hosts pre-COP27 talks amid appeals to wealthy nations

UN chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community to reach a "quantum level compromise" on dealing with climate change. Delegates from over 50 countries are at the informal summit in Kinshasa.

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Tanzania: Maasai community lose land dispute

The East African Court of Justice has rejected a petition by the Maasai community in a case involving a land dispute between them and the Tanzanian government. The land is located in the famous Serengeti.

Zimbabwe: Activist Tsitsi Dangarembga vows to appeal conviction

Zimbabwe's prominent author and activist Tsitsi Dangarembga's conviction on charges of participating in a public gathering with intent to cause public violence is an attack on freedoms, human rights defenders say.

A cargo train is launched on Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway

Africa: Is the continent's ambitious railway project running late?

The African Union plans to build a huge, modern rail network to connect capitals across the continent by 2033. But the ambitious project needs financing, a lot of work and much political good will.

Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga pictured at a previous court appearance

Zimbabwe: Activist Dangarembga found guilty

The 2021 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade winner was among scores arrested during anti-government protests in 2020.

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) with Congolese President Felic Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame

Why Africa seeks a greater role on the global stage

More African leaders are calling for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Africans who spoke to DW believe that the West does not have the continent's interest at heart.

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Victims' relatives react with anger and grief after the 2009 massacre in Conakry

Guinea: Suspected perpetrators of 2009 massacre go on trial

Guineans hope the wait for justice will soon come to an end 13 years after a massacre that killed at least 157 people. Ex-junta leader Moussa Camara and his former lieutenants are expected to face the judge.

Is there a media clampdown in Malawi?

A complex debate is underway after authorities revoked the licenses of independent broadcasters over unpaid fees.

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Olawale Abdulmajeed, a Nigerian medical student, fled Ukraine after the Russian invasion. But how did he escape?

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The Escape Diaries: Olawale's Escape from Ukraine

The sound of exploding bombs, airstrikes, and the question: "How will I get out of Ukraine?" Olawale Abdulmajeed fled the war that erupted in February, but his memories remain vivid. How did the young Nigerian student escape? What challenges did he need to overcome? And what are his plans for his new life in the Netherlands? Listen in and find out!