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Mali military leader Assimi Goïta

'Rattled' Mali junta calls for protests against ECOWAS sanctions

Angered by ECOWAS's financial and economic sanctions, Mali's junta has now called on citizens to protest against the punitive measures. Analysts say the junta still enjoys considerable support among the population.  

Nairobi skyline

Kenya suffers nationwide power outage

The outage came after a major electricity pylon belonging to Kenya Power fell over. Power has since been restored to several areas of the country.  

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AfricaLink on Air — 11 January 2021

Fragile Ethiopian peace process +++ President Samia's purge+++ Nigerian fans +++Workplaces post COVID+++ Brexit outlook  

Pupils in a school in Kampala

Uganda ends world's longest COVID school closures

Some 15 million students could go back to the classroom for the first time since March 2020, amidst fears that irreparable damage has been done to their education.  

Abiy Ahmed speaks at a campaign event, June 2021

Biden, Ethiopian PM Abiy discuss Tigray impasse

The US president raised concerns about recent military escalations, civilian deaths and detentions in an ongoing conflict between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan fighters. Abiy described the call as "candid."  

A South African Airways RSA Airbus A320

COVID: EU lifts flight suspension to southern Africa

EU members have decided to lift a suspension of air travel from several southern African nations. The restriction was imposed to halt the spread of the omicron strain.  

Africa Cup of Nations opening ceremony

AFCON: Africa’s soccer tournament gets off to a vibrant start

After a long wait, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations has finally kicked off in Cameroon after COVID-19 forced the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to postpone the tournament.  

ECOWAS leaders pose for a socially distanced group photo in Accra, Ghana

African leaders close border with Mali

West African leaders have imposed punitive measures on Mali as the military stalls a return to civilian rule. The move comes as regional leaders met in Ghana to discuss the crisis.  

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni.

Dictators in Africa using social media to cling to power

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni is suspected of using fake social media accounts to consolidate his power. He wouldn't be the only one in Africa. Is social media becoming a threat to democracy on the continent?  

Mali coach Mohamed Magassouba holds his headphones during a press conference

AFCON nations finally put trust in own coaches

The Africa Cup of Nations is about to start, with 15 of the 24 coaches native to the country whose team they are leading. But even just a decade ago, European coaches were still preferred by the national associations.  

People chant slogans in Khartoum as several wave the Sudanese flag

Sudan protest organizers reject UN mediation offer

One of Sudan's leading protest organizers has refused a UN call for dialogue aimed at restoring civilian rule. The UN has hoped to broker talks between the anti-coup movement and the military.  

Vendors wearing face masks sell vegetables at a market in Kampala, Uganda

Uganda's U-turn on public transport vaccination mandate

Authorities in Uganda have reversed their decision to demand proof of vaccination against COVID-19 on public transport. The directive attracted great ire among bus and taxi operators, as the country looked set to reopen.  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is welcomed by Foreign Minister of Kenya Raychelle Omamo, upon his arrival in the coastal city of Mombasa

China announces new Horn of Africa envoy

The region is suffering several crises, including conflict in Tigray as well as political upheaval in Somalia.  

In this picture from July 2021 a group of migrants deported from Saudi Arabia arrives back in Ethiopia

Ethiopia 'abused Tigrayans' deported by Saudi Arabia

Human Rights Watch says Ethiopia should immediately release those they have detained without charge.  

Uhuru Kenyatta

Political dynasties fueling crises in Africa

Analysts say grooming relatives to take over power is detrimental to African countries.  

The AFCON Trophy

AFCON: Cameroon businesses hope for boost

The Africa Cup of Nations competition is days away. The fever is already gripping Cameroonians, especially businesses.  

Museum director Neil Curtis seen looking at a Benin bronze

Restitution of looted art 'only the start'

Western museums are now returning colonial looted art to Africa. But this doesn't mean colonialist thinking is history, says Annabelle Steffes-Halmer.  

Sadio Mané I Trikot Senegal

Africa Cup of Nations players to watch

The AFCON will be held in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6. Here are some players to keep an eye on.  

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Choupo-Moting eyes strong start for Cameroon

The Indomitable Lions hope to overcome high expectations in a tournament delayed by the global pandemic.  

A patchwork, multi-colored model of a lifesize car in Kenya's Nairobi Garage

The future of work: How have our workplaces changed?

Coworking spaces aren't only for cutting-edge startups. More and more companies are mulling over the future of work. Since the pandemic, mobile offices and hybrid models have become a greater part of the equation.  

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Sending nudes? Think twice

Listen to how the debate went down in Kano, Nigeria.  

DW's GirlZ Off Mute celebrates one-year anniversary

A young schoolgirl with a DW microphone interviews a young boy

The show, focusing on the trials and triumphs of African girls, marks its first anniversary.  

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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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Are girls and women at risk in Gambia?

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Nigeria's cover artist phenomenon, 9-year-old 'Little Lisza'

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GirlZOffMute: At what age should teens start dating?

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Should kids in Africa have uniforms that reflect Africa?

Chelsea Boakye, our teen reporter in Ghana, delves into the topic with her peers.  

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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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Nigeria throws out a million vaccine doses

Ethiopian government gains in Tigray

Ethiopian government gains in Tigray

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Interior decor from Zanzibar

A cheetah walks warily in a dry, brown landscape

Fighting cheetah trafficking in Somaliland

Africa at the 2022 Amputee World Cup

Africa at the 2022 Amputee World Cup

Ghana Rhythms on da Runway 2021 in Accra

Ghana's 'Rhythms on da Runway'

Somali first female foreign minister and campaigners

Somali women campaign for representation

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Nigeria's film industry gets streaming boost