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A woman kisses a cross that a priest holds in his hand.

A woman kisses a cross that a priest holds in his hand.

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.

A Congolese miner holds a cobalt stone.

A Congolese miner holds a cobalt stone.

Will Trump's security strategy benefit resource-rich Africa?

The administration of US President Donald Trump is shifting its foreign policy focus from aid to securing raw materials.

Protestors are seen marching through Soweto

Protestors are seen marching through Soweto

South Africa: 'Operation Dudula' hunts down illegal migrants

Experts believe that socio-economic disparities and ensuing problems fuel the anti-immigration group's popularity.

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Total's offshore oil and gas platform in the Niger Delta

Total's offshore oil and gas platform in the Niger Delta

Africa: What oil producers can do to counter price shocks

Africa: What oil producers can do to counter price shocks

Could more oil production in Nigeria or Angola offset shortages from the war in the Middle East? DW asked experts.

Women and children form a line in a refugee camp in Malawi

Women and children form a line in a refugee camp in Malawi

Media ignores global hunger crises, say experts

Media ignores global hunger crises, say experts

Hunger in the Global South is rising, but there is too little media attention and political will.

A man carries a South Sudan flag.

A man carries a South Sudan flag.

At the brink: Can South Sudan avert another civil war?

At the brink: Can South Sudan avert another civil war?

Analysts urge the international community to exert pressure on both parties to avert war.

A visa application form, a pen and passport holder placed on top of the American flag.

A visa application form, a pen and passport holder placed on top of the American flag.

Donald Trump's latest visa ban hits African countries hard

Donald Trump's latest visa ban hits African countries hard

As part of his anti-immigration policy, US president Trump has denied entry to migrants from numerous African countries.

A man with a smartphone stands next to a fruit stall.

A man with a smartphone stands next to a fruit stall.

'Barely surviving': Life in Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis

'Barely surviving': Life in Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis

President Bola Tinubu hopes subsidy cuts will improve conditions long term — but daily life is getting harder.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks with Nigerian Adebusola Kola-Aderoju Waliyat at a reception.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks with Nigerian Adebusola Kola-Aderoju Waliyat at a reception.

German President Steinmeier Africa tour eyes business growth

German President Steinmeier Africa tour eyes business growth

German business leaders are joining the effort to boost partnerships through infrastructure and energy investments.

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