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Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US

PoliticsOctober 11, 2024
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News

October 13, 2024

Sudan: Over 20 killed in army strike on Khartoum — rescuers

October 13, 2024

Egypt: Police investigate deadly train crash

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Reports & Analysis

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Ruth Chepngetich breaks marathon world record for women

Ruth Chepngetich breaks marathon world record for women

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women's marathon world record in Chicago, dedicating the win to a late compatriot.
SportsOctober 13, 2024
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Is Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?

Is Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?

Starlink is expanding into Africa. By the end of 2024, than half the continent will be connected to the satellite.
TechnologyOctober 11, 202403:18 min
A dessert from South Africa

Come and explore South Africa's most iconic deserts

Come and explore South Africa's most iconic deserts

Is dessert on the continent really a thing? DW tastes three of the most well-known South African desserts.
LifestyleOctober 10, 202405:47 min
The image shows Limpho Thoahlane and some kids standing by a machine that breaks down the plastic into smaller pieces

Lesotho activist challenges youth to tackle plastic waste

Lesotho activist challenges youth to tackle plastic waste

Educator Limpho Thoahlane set up her own recycling station, teaching young people how to deal with plastic pollution.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 10, 202406:12 min
Afrimaxx: The image shows Nigerian fashion designer Dimeji Ilori.

Nigerian fashion — where style meets sustainability

Nigerian fashion — where style meets sustainability

For Dimeji Ilori textile waste provides a veritable treasure trove for his fabulous sartorial creations.
DesignOctober 10, 202405:51 min
A pile of electronic waste

Malawi: Building water pumps from electronic waste

Malawi: Building water pumps from electronic waste

In Malawi, one young man is using electronic waste to create cost-effective water pumps for farmers.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 10, 202404:32 min
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Unlocking Africa's solar potential

Explore Africa's renewable energy potential with insights from the Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2024. Despite 685 million people lacking electricity, off-grid solar could power 41% by 2030. Eddy Micah Jr discusses investment opportunities and challenges in Africa's solar sector with Sarah Malm from GOGLA and DW's Thuso Khumalo.
October 11, 202426:32 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

About ten men are seen running away from danger on a rubble-filled street in Beirut

Stranded African migrants in Lebanon feel abandoned

Thousands of African nationals are currently stuck in Lebanon, where they're facing discrimination.
ConflictsOctober 8, 2024
Jackline Juma gestures to players on the training pitch

Female coach breaking male barriers in African football

As head coach of men's football team FC Talanta in Kenya's top division, Jackline Juma is blazing a trail for women.
SportsOctober 6, 2024
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Teaching in the shadow of conflict in Congo

For over 15 years, English teacher Kavira Zawadi has passed on her knowledge despite precarious working conditions.
SocietyOctober 5, 202402:31 min
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A young woman bending over a large leafy plant in a garden, smiling

Maasai woman brings sustainable change to her home

With the eco-village Bomanoma, Maasai woman Selina Nkoile has taken sustainability to another level.
LifestyleOctober 2, 202405:41 min
A young bearded man wearing glasses sits at a computer

Picturing African identity, with the help of AI

Malik Afegbua from Nigeria is using artificial intelligence to create a new image of Africa.
LifestyleOctober 2, 202405:38 min
A young woman wearing a white T-shirt standing next to hanging lamps

Illuminating the path to African design

Candice Lawrence's fusion of traditional African artistry and contemporary flair was featured in "Black Panther."
LifestyleOctober 2, 202406:01 min