Rights organizations are pushing for urgent aid increases as the paramilitary RSF has agreed to a pause in fighting. Hunger, meanwhile, has reached ne...

Nigeria said that its designation as a violator of religious freedom by the United States was "fundamentally misinformed." The African nation asserts...

While atrocities against civilians and combatants alike remain a sad reality of Sudan's brutal civil war, some of the most viral content around the co...

The UN condemns the attack as civilians bear the brunt of Sudan’s worsening conflict between the army and RSF.

The aftermath of Tanzania’s disputed polls has spilled across its borders, crippling transport corridors and leaving landlocked nations counting heavy...

Once hailed as an empowering figure, Tanzania's first female leader is now being labeled a dictator.

The ICC warns that mass killings, rapes, and other atrocities in El-Fasher may amount to war crimes as Sudan’s civil war devastates Darfur.

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 300 injured after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, damaging homes and...

Fighting has raged in Sudan between the military and its former ally, the RSF, since 2023. The United Arab Emirates has been accused of fueling the cr...

Sudan's warring factions depend on external support. What do Egypt, the UAE, Iran and Turkey want in Sudan? And could they exert enough influence to s...

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said several of its fighters had been detained as videos of mass executions and atrocities in el-Fasher circ...

Speaking in Brussels, Sudan’s Ambassador to the EU, Aldelbagi Kabeir, criticised the international response, describing an EU statement on the conflic...

The AFP news agency cited a diplomatic source as saying that protests continued into the night despite a curfew imposed on Wednesday.

More horrific reports of atrocities against civilians in el-Fasher came on the third day after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized control.

Women and youth are particularly significant voting blocs in Tanzania. Yet their votes are largely ignored by the country's entrenched political elite...

Amazon hired as its delivery demand peaked during the COVID pandemic, meaning analysts anticipated layoffs. The company is also in the process of boos...

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara won an election that has been marred by protests against bans imposed on his long-time rivals.

As Ivory Coast heads into a pivotal presidential election, five candidates are competing amid calls for reform and reconciliation in a poll set agains...

As Tanzania's October 29 general election approaches, many voters are calling for leaders who will address everyday challenges - from health care to j...

AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Copilot routinely distort the news and struggle to distinguish facts from opinion. That's according to a major new stu...

With opposition figures barred and regional instability looming, Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential vote tests the resilience of its democracy and the su...

Tanzania is days away from a general election. Here are five things to watch as East Africa's biggest nation decides.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests

With 97 per cent of ballots counted, Paz had won 54.5 per cent of the vote in Sunday’s run-off race, well ahead of right-wing former interim President...

In the first half of 2025, more electricity was generated from green sources than from coal. Solar and wind capacities are growing at a faster pace th...

Egypt and Qatar remain central to shaping Gaza's postwar future. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been outspoken in calling for the disarmament of Hamas...

Madagascar's suspension by the African Union has reignited debate over the bloc's power to prevent military takeovers. Experts question whether its to...

It all comes after Randrianirina announced on Tuesday that the armed forces were taking power of the country, following the impeachment of former pres...

As Africa faces democratic setbacks and Western aid dries up, some argue the West's influence was never as strong as assumed. Is it time to rethink wh...

Southeast Asia once had the highest rates of tobacco use, affecting three-quarters of men. But the region has cut smoking rates by more than a quarter...

Cameroon's opposition parties are rallying to challenge President Paul Biya's decades-long rule in the 2025 election. But with state power, resources,...

The paramilitary RSF has intensified its assault on El-Fasher, the last Darfur stronghold still held by the army. Activists say civilians are being sl...

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebels have threatened to overthrow the government in Kinshasa. But experts say that the escalating war could...

The withdrawal of Israeli troops is part of a deal that also calls for the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the remain...

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has gone to Maria Corina Machado. The committee lauded "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the most expensive, polluting and political yet.

Tomaino Ndam Njoya, an experienced parliamentarian with international credibility, is confident she can achieve what many failed to do over the past f...

Far-right gains, economic stagnation and increased political focus on migration can be major drivers of racial discrimination in European countries su...

After almost a week of regular demonstrations, protests in Morocco turned violent, resulting in hundreds injured and two deaths. Who's behind the prot...

Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges...

The protests come at a time of popular discontent over Morocco's social inequalities, which have disproportionately affected young people and women.

What is the symbolic and political impact of the flotillas en route to Gaza? DW takes a look at the various missions that have tried to reach the shor...

The AGOA trade agreement between the United States and African countries is coming to an end. While countless workers fear for their jobs, there is al...

The youth-led demonstrations come amid public discontent over Morocco's social inequalities, which protesters say disproportionately affect young peop...

On orders from the ruling Taliban, Afghanistan's telecommunications authorities have capped fiber optic internet access. It is unclear how long teleph...

A new study has observed that chimpanzees regularly eat fermented fruit together, suggesting that alcohol consumption is more deeply rooted in human e...

Spain is joining Italy in sending a navy ship to help an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, after activists said they were targeted by Israeli drones. Israe...

South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar is on trial for charges that include murder and treason, sparking fears of renewed civil war and political st...

Tanzanian authorities have pushed Maasai relocations since 2022, sparking condemnation from rights groups. With elections nearing, will pressure shift...

Rising inflation, unemployment, and currency shortages have fueled widespread frustration among Malawians, setting the stage for Peter Mutharika's pol...