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Nigeria

Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic in West Africa. With over 230 million people, it is Africa's most populous country. Nigeria is one of the continent's major economies and faces ongoing security challenges.

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Nigeria bets on UK port investment

Nigeria hopes significant British investment in its crumbling ports can make it a regional container hub again.

"Gavin" (name changed), a victim of Nigeria's homophobic Kito gangs, is silhouetted against a bright window. He wears a hood to conceal his identity.

Anti-gay laws expose LGBTQ+ Nigerians to extortion, violence

In Nigeria, homophobic gangs exploit anti-gay legislation to victimize LGBTQ+ people. Warning: Graphic content.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (left) shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron (right)

Nigeria expands security ties amid insurgency

Nigeria has widened security partnerships with France, the US, and potentially the EU amid renewed extremist violence.

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Fighting to end suffering in Africa's conflict zones

Can the ICRC's neutrality and efforts become a path to ending fighting in conflict zones found the DRC and Sudan?

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Healthy Me, No Cap! — Season 2

Healthy Me, No Cap! is back with more health stories, hosted by Dr. Chinonso Egemba and Dr. Caroline Vundi.

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The Flip Side: A different angle on Africa's big stories

Short videos exposing the hidden angles of Africa's trending topics. Welcome to the Flip Side! We turn reporting about the continent on its head.

Smoke billows after airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

How the Iran war threatens East Africa's economy

The escalation of the war in Iran has triggered a rapid spike in global oil prices and major disruptions.

A plastic surgeon is seen operating at the Noma Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria

Nigeria influencer's death exposes deadly cosmetic surgeries

The death of Elena Jessica Kwopara exposes a noticeable increase in dangerous cosmetic procedures.

Ghana moves to control its gold. Big firms are pushing back

Gold prices are exploding — and Ghana, Africa's top gold producer, just lit the fuse, rattling global superpowers.

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Kaja Kallas: EU seeks stronger partnership with Africa

The EU Vice President told DW the bloc wants to become Africa's preferred partner by prioritizing long-term cooperation.

A container ship is being loaded at the port of Mombasa, Kenya

How Africa gets shortchanged in trade with Europe

DW analysis reveals major imbalances in free trade between Europe and Africa despite growth

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Russian Orthodox Church makes inroads in Africa

The Russian Orthodox Church is expanding in Africa. Experts see this as an expression of the Kremlin's soft power.

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South African-Indian designer Shaakira Jassat stands in a laboratory wearing a white lab coat and blue latex gloves, conducting tests on various materials for her projects.

Shaakira Jassat: Turning eggshells into design objects

The South African-Indian designer develops sustainable building materials from natural resources.

Beyond skincare: Inside Ghana's Shea Butter Museum

Shea butter, Africa's "women's gold," is used around the world, but is rooted in tradition.

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Leila Slimani's 'I'll Take the Fire' deals with family past

Bestselling author Leila Slimani concludes her sweeping French-Moroccan family saga.

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