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Nepal: First woman PM takes charge, calm returns to streets Sep 13, 2025

On Friday, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki took the oath as the interim prime minister, becoming the first woman to head the South As...

US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt call for Sudan truce Sep 13, 2025

The US, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have proposed a roadmap for peace in conflict-battered Sudan. The plan calls for a permanent...

UN General Assembly backs two-state solution for Israel and Palestine Sep 12, 2025

142 voted in favour, 10 against – including Israel and key ally the United States – and 12 in abstentions.

South Africa's top court says men can take wives' last name Sep 12, 2025

The court suspended the current legislation and gave the government two years to amend the Births and Deaths Registration Act.

Joseph Kony ICC trial: What his confirmation of charges means for justice and accountability Sep 11, 2025

The ICC allowed a confirmation of charges hearing against Ugandan fugitive warlord Joseph Kony to proceed without him at the dock. But for a trial to...

Ibrahim Traoré’s power play: Image, influence and the reality of Burkina Faso’s security woes Sep 10, 2025

Burkina Faso’s military ruler is celebrated online as a pan-African revolutionary, but at home he curtails civil liberties, criminalises homosexuality...

What's next for Nepal after deadly protests force PM out? Sep 10, 2025

Nepal could face prolonged political and constitutional chaos unless there's an agreement to form a national unity government, say experts.

How Qatar has become an effective peace broker Sep 10, 2025

Israel carried out a strike on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday. The Gulf state is trying to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel a...

Did AI save Google from being broken apart by regulators? Sep 10, 2025

The growing power of artificial intelligence was a deciding factor in a court's decision not to break up Google and its Chrome search browser. It is a...

Explainer: What is the UN General Assembly and details of what is discussed there Sep 09, 2025

The UN General Assembly convenes every September for monthslong deliberations on challenges collectively facing humanity.

OpenAI under fire: Can chatbots ever truly be child-safe? Sep 09, 2025

Did ChatGPT play a role in a US 16-year-old’s suicide? That's what the family claims in court against OpenAI. What exactly makes chatbots so risky?

Deaths, dollars, disputes: Inside Ethiopia's GERD mega dam as it launches Sep 09, 2025

Did 15,000 people die during GERD's construction? DW unpacks some key facts about Ethiopia's mega dam, including why Addis Ababa does not recognize th...

How illegal financial flows stifle Africa's growth Sep 08, 2025

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is ju...

European Commission fines Google in ad-tech antitrust case Sep 06, 2025

The search engine giant was slapped a Sh448.6 billion fine over favoring its own advertising services. Google said it will appeal, while Trump condemn...

DR Congo: All sides may be guilty of war crimes - UN probe Sep 06, 2025

Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels committed "horrific" violations that could amount to crimes against humanity, according to t...

How illegal financial flows stifle Africa's growth Sep 05, 2025

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is ju...

Illegal financial flows drain African economies: How tax havens fuel corruption Sep 04, 2025

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is ju...

Ex-DRC justice minister Mutamba jailed for Sh2.6 billion scandal: Political witch-hunt or genuine anti-graft drive? Sep 03, 2025

Mutamba vowed to come down hard on embezzlers. Now, he has been sentenced to three years, with hard labour, for allegedly stealing funds intended for...

Landslides and mudslides: Why they happen Sep 03, 2025

Non-stop rain in Sudan caused a landslide to cover an entire village. The science of these natural disasters is simple. Preventing them is possible.

Study: Over 130,000 Ugandan civil servants 'bought' jobs Sep 03, 2025

A report by Uganda's Inspectorate of Government reveals that one out of three civil servants bribed their way into the job. Now there are calls to ref...

Google must share search data with competitors, judge rules Sep 03, 2025

A US court ruled the company must share certain information with rival companies to increase competition. Google said the move could result in its riv...

How much screen time is safe for children? Sep 02, 2025

In a world full of smartphones, tablets, and computers, how much media time is acceptable at what stage of life? Though there's little data on the iss...

800 killed after strong earthquake hits Afghanistan Sep 01, 2025

The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 8 kilometres (6 miles) and struck the region at 11:47 p.m. local time (9:17 p.m. CET), according to USGS.

Israel says Hamas spokesman killed in Gaza airstrike Sep 01, 2025

Abu Obeida is the latest prominent Hamas figure to be killed by Israel, whose military earlier killed Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh.

Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal? Aug 27, 2025

Despite past delays and ongoing issues, the Economic Community of West African States plans to introduce the regional eco currency by July 2027. The p...

Africa's youth may feel lonelier than you know Aug 26, 2025

Loneliness isn't often linked to Africa, but it is very common. Most affected are young people dealing with changing social and family structures.

Climate change: How global water crisis could cost trillions Aug 26, 2025

A growing water deficit driven by heat and drought is set to devastate local and national economies, resulting in food insecurity, displacement and po...

Sudanese sisters die in Mediterranean crossing Aug 24, 2025

The three children had left Libya with their mother and brother, hoping to reach Italy. International estimates suggest that this Mediterranean crossi...

Aid workers accuse NGOs of 'whitewashing' Israel's Gaza war Aug 23, 2025

Several international NGOs have limited their language and advocacy on the topic of Gaza, a DW investigation found. They fear that Israel might otherw...

Is Africa becoming the US's dumping ground of migrants? Aug 23, 2025

Uganda is now the lastest African country accepting a deal with the US government to take in unwanted migrants, joining Eswatini, South Sudan and Rwan...

Africa: A tentative start in mass vaccine production Aug 22, 2025

Since COVID, there've been growing initiatives in Africa to start producing vaccines and medicines locally, thus gaining greater independence from glo...

DR Congo conflict: Why peace talks with M23 rebels are stalling despite Doha deal Aug 21, 2025

Kinshasa insists on M23’s full withdrawal and an end to external backing, while the rebels demand political and security guarantees before disarming,...

Trouble sleeping? Here's how to fall asleep quickly Aug 19, 2025

Hot weather can make it hard to get a good night’s rest. But there are scientifically proven methods to fall asleep quickly.

Amnesty accuses Israel of intentionally starving Gaza population Aug 19, 2025

Amnesty's Monday report cited testimonies of displaced Palestinians and medical staff who treated malnourished children.

From Kenya to Ghana: Why Africa’s skies remain unsafe amid human error, regulatory gaps Aug 18, 2025

From Ghana’s deadly crash to Kenya’s mid-air tragedies, experts warn that negligence, weak oversight, climate chaos, and above all, human error are pu...

Mali says thwarted coup supported by 'foreign states' Aug 16, 2025

Mali's military junta arrested two generals and a French national and accused them of attempting to destabilize the transitional government.

A two-way street: Reversing brain drain in Somalia Aug 16, 2025

The Somali Civil War, which began in 1991, provoked mass displacement, both internally and externally. More than 30 years later, the situation has imp...

The recycling dilemma: Most plastic still ends up as waste Aug 12, 2025

Of the record volumes of plastic being produced, less than 10% is made into something new. Is it time to rethink recycling?

After starvation in Gaza and Sudan, refeeding syndrome a risk Aug 12, 2025

Even if food aid reaches Gaza, Sudan and other famine zones, complications can arise in malnourished or starving people when they regain access to reg...

Five journalists killed after Israeli strike hits tent outside Al-Shifa Hospital Aug 11, 2025

Mohammed Qreiqeh, a journalist, and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa and Mohammed Noufal, were all killed in the strike.

South African court orders return of Edgar Lungu's body Aug 09, 2025

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's burial has been the subject of a two-month dispute between Zambia's government and his family.

Latest rhino count a mixed bag for world's five species Aug 08, 2025

While Black rhino numbers have grown, other rhino populations face an existential threat, a new report finds. Poaching is on the rise in South Africa,...

Sudan: El-Fasher faces famine as supplies cut off, UN says Aug 08, 2025

The UN has warned that "everyone" in the besieged capital of North Darfur was under a daily struggle to survive, with food prices soaring and no acces...

Gaza airdrops not enough to address humanitarian crisis Aug 06, 2025

Despite aid being air-dropped into Gaza, the situation on the ground remains dire. Israel faces mounting pressure to allow more aid to enter through l...

Why do African elites seek medical treatment abroad? Aug 05, 2025

The deaths of former presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Edgar Lungu in foreign medical facilities have again sparked debate on whether African leaders tr...

68 killed as African migrant boat capsizes off Yemen Aug 04, 2025

Dozens of bodies have washed ashore in the southern Yemeni governorate of Abyan. Authorities in Abyan are taking part in a search and rescue operation...

Italy to evacuate sick Palestinian children for medical treatment Aug 02, 2025

Rome plans to evacuate Palestinian children in need of medical treatment from the Gaza Strip.

How fake medication is a problem across the world Aug 02, 2025

Demand for drugs, including weight-loss injections, is sending people to dangerous places to get their medicine. But spotting dodgy marketplaces is no...

Sudan: Is a rival government splitting the country in two? Aug 02, 2025

The new rival "Government of Peace and Unity" in Darfur has not been internationally recognised. But observers fear it could bring more civil war, hum...

Canada to recognise Palestinian state, says PM Carney Jul 31, 2025

Carney justified the decision, saying that it was necessary to preserve hopes of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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