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A displaced Sudanese woman rests inside a shelter, her daughter is lying on the side of the tent.

Sudan's escalating conflict worsens humanitarian situation

PoliticsOctober 16, 2024
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October 16, 2024

Nigeria: More than 140 dead in fuel tanker explosion

October 16, 2024

Kenya Senate begins debate on deputy president impeachment

October 15, 2024

Libya blames Nigeria for canceled AFCON qualifier

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Reports & Analysis

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr holding the German Africa Prize next to German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas

Sierra Leone: Eco-friendly mayor wins German Africa Prize

Sierra Leone: Eco-friendly mayor wins German Africa Prize

The German Africa Foundation honors Freetown's mayor for her outstanding committment to urban development.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2024
Trees go up in flames after a fuel tanker exploded in Nigeria.

AfricaLink News October 16, 2024

AfricaLink News October 16, 2024

Fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria kills over 100 +++ Migrants taken to controversial EU reception center in Albania +++
SocietyOctober 16, 202403:44 min
Photos of the leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, Assimi Goïta, Abdourahamane Tiani, Ibrahim Traoré, from left to right.

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region

Activists are condemning the juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger for failing to keep their promises.
ConflictsOctober 16, 2024
A flooded village in Kogi State, central Nigeria

Many flood victims in Nigeria have no place to go

Many flood victims in Nigeria have no place to go

Nigeria is severely affected by floods across West and Central Africa. Tens of thousands had to leave their homes.
CatastropheOctober 16, 202401:15 min
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Nigeria: A school for impoverished children

Nigeria: A school for impoverished children

Makoko is home to the Whanyinna primary school for children from acutely impoverished families.
BusinessOctober 16, 202405:29 min
Mosambik Maputo - Sea Food

Savouring Maputo's famous street food 

Savouring Maputo's famous street food 

DW takes a gastronomic tour in search of the tastiest bite.
CultureOctober 16, 202401:50 min
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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

From fraud scandals to even more sinister crimes: This week's show looks at the rise of false prophets across Africa.
October 16, 202426:03 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

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EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants

This week's EU summit will address the thorny topic of migration.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2024
An ambulance makes its way through floodwaters in Assam state, India

How are hospitals dealing with climate change?

Hospitals are on the front line as rising temperatures lead to more intense and more frequent extreme weather.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 15, 2024
One Starlink antenna stands in a garden at sunset, searching for SpaceX satellites

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
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Nigeria's twins festival celebrates multiple births

The self-proclaimed "twins capital of the world", Igbo-Ora in Nigeria, has celebrated its high rate of multiple births.
LifestyleOctober 14, 20248 images
A dessert from South Africa

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
Afrimaxx: The image shows Nigerian fashion designer Dimeji Ilori.

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