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Confronting colonial-era names in Africa
Josey Mahachi talks to Kwame Osei Kwarteng, DW's Frank Yiga, and Edith Kimani talks to a descendant of Songea Mbano.
Mpox on the rise in Africa: Are there enough vaccines?
An alarming surge in mpox cases has hit Africa, with more than 32,000 suspected infections recorded.
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr.
In South Africa, undocumented migrants are being escorted from their work places. Supporters say it's about the rule of law. But some fear it is fuelling xenophobia. Plus: Sudan's army launches its biggest military operation since the start of the war 17 months ago. We speak to the US special envoy to the country and ask what steps Washington is taking to defuse tensions.
How Turkey is competing with China for influence in Africa
Turkey increases its engagement in Africa, but finding a role among dominant players China and Russia is difficult.
Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis
In eastern Congo, people are trapped between fighting in their villages and overcrowded camps with rampant mpox.
What does the new UN 'Pact for the Future' mean for Africa?
World leaders have adopted a "Pact for the Future" to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Will Formula 1 return to South Africa?
The last F1 race in Africa was in 1993. What would a return mean for the country and the continent?
African women: Overcoming leadership challenges
Women who lead or aspire to lead face multifaceted challenges globally. In many African countries, women face gender biases, workplace stereotypes, and a lack of mentorship. How can they navigate these obstacles? Josey Mahachi talks to South African education minister Siviwe Gwarube, Mary Ayim-Segbefia from Ghana's NAFTI, and Nigeria's youngest commissioner, Nafisat Buge.
EU's Africa fund 'spread too thinly' to reduce migration
Auditors conclude EU's €5 billion Africa fund was "spread too thinly" to address migration.
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We meet Africa’s leading actors, technicians, and filmmakers to find the beating heart of Africa’s movie industry.
Artists of Kairos Futura bridge Nairobi's ecological divide
Stoneface Bombaa works to bring greenery to his neighborhood in Kenya's capital, letting children interact with nature.
Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa
The future education of an estimated 2.8 million children in West and Central Africa is in jeopardy due to conflicts.
Street debate: Inequality 30 years after apartheid
The 77 Percent speaks to young Capetonians to understand inequalities, 30 years after apartheid.
German Africa Prize 2024 awarded to Sierra Leone politician
In just six years, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyyer has introduced Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, to models of sustainability.
Ugandan teen rapper Fresh Kid on balancing fame and school
Listen to how the conversation went down
South Africa: Cape Town's wealth gap decades after apartheid
High rents have made it unaffordable to live in Cape Town, South Africa, a city shaped by apartheid-era segregation.
Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded
Study found that 10,000-year-old human genome is genetically similar to ethnic groups currently living in South Africa.
South Africa: Heavy snowfall forces road closures
Authorities have warned motorists to stay off one of the country’s arterial routes in the east.
Eating on camera becoming a growing trend in Africa
Africans are getting into the "mukbang" trend, self-indulgent eating for an online audience. But how risky is it?
How do African youth define peace?
On the International Day of Peace, DW asked young men and women from across Africa about what peace means to them.
Finding new uses for waste products
Ghana's Climate Innovation Centre acts as an incubator for green start-ups.
Working with nature to rethink construction
Experts in Germany are experimenting with natural construction materials for their superior properties to concrete.
Congo govt.'s first 100 days see many goals, few results
Judith Suminwa Tuluka set ambitious goals in her first 100 days in office, but results have been in short supply.
Floods devastate West and Central Africa
Many of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by floods in West and Central Africa are still waiting for help.
Why Black women should embrace their natural hair
Discover Nigeria's booming hair industry, where local players are catching up to Asian giants in the wig and weave market. Plus, as Miss Universe 2024 approaches, celebrate Zozibini Tunzi, the first Black woman to win with afro-textured hair, defying advice to wear a wig.
Uganda: Who will vote for future presidents?
Uganda may deny citizens the chance to vote for president, with tentative plans to have MPs elect their leader instead.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Today’s special episode comes to you from Zomba in the Southern Region of Malawi.
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We look at how inequality is holding Africans from Cape Town to Lagos back.
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., 19 September 2024
Nigerians are outraged as petrol prices hit new highs, even after Africa’s largest refinery, Dangote, began selling gasoline. And: Nigeria's cost of living crisis is forcing millions of children out of school, with one in three not attending. Plus: Can we end HIV? New research shows a promising drug can prevent the virus spreading, but the cost remains a worry.
Nigeria cracks down on holy water scams
Nigeria's food and drug administration, NAFDAC, is warning Nigerians about fraudulent "miracle" products sold by some churches. Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation for selling unverified "holy water" and "miracle soap" with false healing claims. Stay informed to avoid these scams and protect your health.
African firm recycling textile waste in Kenya and Nigeria
The fashion industry faces a growing waste problem. One African company is turning textile waste into something useful.
Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor
Illegal organ trafficking is worth over $1 billion annually and generally targets vulnerable people.
Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor
The illegal organ trade in Africa is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization estimating its value at over $1 billion annually. Efforts to raise awareness through campaigns, national policies and legal frameworks are crucial in addressing the shortage of legal organ donors and combating the illegal organ trade. But is that enough?
Will Guinea-Bissau's president rethink second term bid?
Bissau-Guinean President Embalo announced that he does not intend to run for a second term. Is it just a tactical move?
How technology can cut the risks of flooding
From mobile barriers to specialized dams, people are finding solutions to life-threatening floods across the globe.
How can Ghana and Zambia defeat cybercrime?
Eddy Micah Jr talks to Emmanuel Chipeta, a Zambian IT specialist and DW correspondent in Lusaka, Kathy Short.
Pearl millet — making a great grain even better
Pearl millet is nutritious and climate-resilient — a sustainable food security crop. How can its potential be maximized?
What Malawian teens think of 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama visited Ludzi Girls and Mchinji Mission secondary schools in Malawi
More Africans prefer democracy in the face of threats
More countries in Africa are under democratic rule than two decades ago.
How Maasai women protect their communities with green skills
Maasai women in Kenya’s Maasai Mara region are learning how to farm and grow trees to conserve the environment.
Why the rich get richer and the poor get poorer
As societies get more prosperous, more and more people are unable to afford many basic needs.
AfricaLink News September 13, 2024
Germany signs migration deal with Kenya +++ Former South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan dies +++
China's renewable energy pitch to Africa: Too much power?
China's offer of renewable energy projects is enticing. But could flooding the market dent homegrown businesses?
Why is Egypt boosting military ties with Somalia?
Join DW's Eddy Micah Jr. to find out why Ethiopia is getting worried over Egypt boosting military ties with Somalia.
Africa CDC urges West to 'rebuild trust' with mpox response
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is raising funds for an mpox vaccination program.
Coping with a changing climate
From reusing resources, to cutting emissions and boosting food security – how to help our planet and flourish.
GirlZOffMute — What do Nigerian teens think of FGM?
Listen to what they told us
GirlZOffMute — Ugandan teen rapper Fresh Kid UG
Ssenyonjo Patrick, aka Fresh Kid UG?
A watershed moment in China-Africa trade?
China promised Africa over $50 billion in funding for loans, infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
Should parents have a say in their kids' careers?
Listen to what Ghanaian teens told our GirlZOffMute teen reporter, Chelsea
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