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Iceland is trying to counter climate change through innovation. A kind of vacuum cleaner sucks CO2 out of the air and converts it into rock. Engineer Edda Aradóttir on the natural CO2 storage project.
Many Uighurs fled from China to Turkey. Now, they are threatened with deportation to their homeland, where they face persecution and oppression. Also: Israel is relaxing coronavirus restrictions for vaccinated people and is instituting a "Green Pass".
In the Kuznetsk Basin, a Siberian coal-mining area known as Russia's "black heart," breathing can sometimes be difficult due to pollution. Even Canada responded to the villagers' plea for help — but will Russia respond to the environmental crisis?
Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls reunited with their families+++ Nigeria controversy over measures to curb Zamfara kidnappings and banditry+++Ghana's Supreme Court delivers judgement on election petition
More than 70% of India's electricity comes from burning coal, and much of that is imported. Imported coal lands in Goa — a coastal state famous for its white sandy beaches and biodiversity. The government plans to transform the region into India's coal hub. But citizens are pushing back in a bid to prevent pollution and protect the state's glimmering green hills.
Fighting COVID-19 vaccine skepticism in Africa+++Fuel prices and panic in oil-rich Nigeria+++Ghana's young dog meat traders+++Turning swarms of desert locusts into a cash crop
Talks underway in Nigeria to free abducted schoolgirls+++Ethiopia criticised for arresting both local and international journalists+++Chad opposition leader quits presidential race after shootout
Bangladesh banned single-use plastic bags in 2002 but does not enforce the ban. The bags are everywhere. A scientist in Dhaka has developed an eco-friendly biodegradable alternative made from jute.
Electric motors for fishing boats on Africa's Lake Victoria: German-Dutch startup ASOBO hopes to replace gasoline engines with less polluting ones.
Millions of tons of plastic pollute the environment each year. Now, students in Europe are helping scientists map plastic waste landing in rivers. Others are working to trap microplastics before they enter waterways.
Gambia: Truth Commission Hearings on 2005 Migrant Massacre +++ Interview with Tanzania clergy on COVID-19 +++ After the floods, comes death. A follow up in Kenya’s Rift-Valley +++ Why do men wear long beards? +++ UN warns of acute hunger in parts of the Horn of Africa.
Staying at home during the pandemic is almost impossible for some professions. Hunter Sophie Gault enjoys the fresh air outdoors where she encounters few people.
Even when we sleep, part of us is alert. Our sense of hearing is on duty 24 hours a day, detecting danger, helping us communicate, and orienting us. But hearing often suffers from sensory overload and stress.
Investigations on the killings of the Italian ambassador to Congo underway+++Sierra Leone: Top state officials named in alleged corrupt practices+++How fuel is being smuggled between Nigeria and Cameroon+++Abraham Freeman of Liberia and his recycling endeavors
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine withdraws election result challenge+++Uproar in Nigeria after the country's defense minister calls Nigerians cowards+++Citizens in Niger vote in a presidential run-off set to bring about the first democratic change of power+++Tanzania’s President John Magufuli finally acknowledges his country has a corona virus problem
Toxic smog is a big problem in Bishkek in winter due to very low temperatures and the widespread use of coal heating. For several days the Kyrgyz capital even held the record for the world's worst air pollution. A solution is not in sight.
Two candidates in Niger's presidential run-off +++ Nigeria escapes recession amid a wave terror attacks and banditory +++ Ghana: A fair share of the inheritance for a widow +++ Sheng - Kenya's Swahili-English hybrid language +++ Sports
The "New Silk Road" is an enormous Chinese international development project. It's a trade network that involves Asia, Africa, and Europe -- and more than 70 countries are already involved. It may turn the old world order upside down.
Cities in Africa are growing rapidly. The consequences are pollution and deteriorating living conditions. Oumar Sylla, UN Habitat's regional director for Africa, talks with DW about the reasons for urbanization and strategies to deal with it.
Around the world more and more people are moving to cities in the search of a better life. But this pressure on towns has downsides. DW sheds light on the figures and looks into solutions to make life together easier.
On thisOn this special edition of Eco Africa we take a closer look at urbanization, everything from how to ventilate a city and traffic problems to getting clean drinking water to people and air pollution.
Cape TowCape Town is upgrading its wastewater treatment plants, most of which were built in the 1950s. The changes will improve the health of citizens — especially those in informal settlements and townships.
Libya: 10 years since revolution +++ Zanzibar funeral of Seif Sherif Hamad +++Gambia: Is the former dictator still pulling the strings?+++ Rwanda: critics disappearing from the radar
Intv: G5 Sahel leaders meet +++ Guinea declares new outbreak of Ebola virus +++ Nigeria's crytocurrency ban sparks anger and confusion +++ Food shortage in Kenya amid latest locust invasion +++ Zimbabwe receives COVID-19 vaccine from China +++ Sports round-up
