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Congo: Governor killed as fighting intensifies Jan 25, 2025

The governor of Congo's North Kivu province, Peter Chirimwami, has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, according to the mi...

Tigray's forgotten internally displaced people grapple with severe social and economic challenges Jan 21, 2025

According to Tigray's interim regional administration, nearly one million displaced people have not been able to return to their homes.

Malawi struggles to feed thousands as refugees from Mozambique add to crisis Jan 03, 2025

The UNHCR is struggling to feed existing refugees in Malawi due to a funding crisis at the UN's World Food Programme

Climate change: 2024 caps 'decade of deadly heat', UN says Dec 31, 2024

Climate change is driven by the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases caused by the continued burning of fossil fuels.

Chad goes to polls as opposition urges boycott over fraud allegations Dec 29, 2024

The vote is being held amid security challenges due to Boko Haram attacks.

Death toll rises to 32 in Nigerian charity event stampedes Dec 22, 2024

In both incidents, the victims were primarily women and children, who had queued for food handouts for hours.

Two fencing enthusiasts on mission to make young Kenyans embrace the sport Dec 22, 2024

Ndolo is a co-founder of the Kenyan Fencing Federation, which has officially been part of the World Fencing Association since 2019.

Juntas in Sahel region make life more difficult for human rights NGOs Dec 22, 2024

NGO's critical reports on human rights are inconvenient for the junta leaders, making them a thorn in the side of West Africa's military regimes.

Why the DRC sued Apple over 'conflict minerals' Dec 21, 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using minerals sourced from illegal mining. DRC communities affected by illicit mining explore the p...

How Africa's young people living in urban areas are changing political culture Dec 16, 2024

Many live in informal settlements under precarious conditions and have an unconventional approach to creating change.

How Rwanda's capital Kigali became Africa's cleanest city Dec 14, 2024

Unlike Kigali, many cities on the continent grapple with waste management challenges.

Sudan facing biggest humanitarian crisis recorded, IRC report says Dec 13, 2024

The UN says the conflict has driven 11 million people from their homes and unleashed the world's biggest hunger crisis.

Sudan war claims over 100 more lives, mostly civilians Dec 11, 2024

The Sudanese army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces traded airstrikes that led to the loss of over 100 civilian lives.

DR Congo mystery illness: What we know Dec 11, 2024

So far, the DRC has recorded 406 cases of the undiagnosed disease. Severe cases have been reported among severely malnourished people, including 31 de...

Foreign mercenaries on duty in Democratic Republic of Congo Dec 11, 2024

Retired military officers from Europe protect the DRC capital of North Kivu from falling to Rwandan-backed rebels. The job is well paid but soldiers m...

Ghana's former president John Dramani Mahama's comeback sparks hope for future Dec 10, 2024

His supporters hope he will bring stability to the north, while detractors remember power cuts and financial problems.

Syria's Bashar al-Assad: Accidental leader and tyrant Dec 09, 2024

One of the world’s most ruthless, brutal and enduring reigns looks over, with Syria’s Bashar Assad overthrown. Since taking over from his father more...

Tanzania's opposition cries foul after CCM election victory Dec 03, 2024

This was the first time that President Samia Suluhu Hassan's popularity was tested on the ballot.

Senegal's top court confirms ruling party's big parliamentary election win Nov 28, 2024

Former President Macky Sall lost popularity due to a repressive style of governance and stagnating economic policies.

Senegal ruling party claims victory in legislative elections Nov 18, 2024

Even as vote counting was still going on, Senegal’s two main opposition parties conceded.

Gabon votes 'yes' to new constitution Nov 18, 2024

The proposed new constitution limits the presidency to two terms and increases the length of terms from five to seven years.

'Gaza is my heart': Palestinians struggle with life in Egypt Nov 17, 2024

More than 100,000 Palestinians have fled to Egypt to escape the war in Gaza. Mona and her children are among them, but without a secure residence stat...

How a rising dollar could hurt African economies Nov 16, 2024

Donald Trump's second-term policies could push the US dollar higher, igniting inflation and debt costs in developing nations. Several African states a...

Rwanda plans church tax to stop 'rogue' pastors Nov 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame has accused some churches of "squeezing money" from poor Rwandans. Authorities have closed thousands of churches for non-complia...

How a German football club is making refugees feel at home Nov 10, 2024

Hertha Bonn, a football club in western Germany, has started the project "Football Connects" to help refugee children integrate into society. The init...

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth? Nov 10, 2024

Commonwealth member countries are calling for restitution over the transatlantic slave trade. Are calls for reparations a sign of the Commonwealth's i...

Nigerian President Tinubu announces death of army chief Nov 07, 2024

Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja had not been seen in public in nearly two months.

UN summit ends without agreement on biodiversity funding Nov 03, 2024

The main goal of the COP16 summit had been to lay out a detailed funding plan for species protection.

Mozambique police fire on election protesters Oct 22, 2024

"They killed three people. Three people. Three people," a protester alleged while speaking to a DW reporter.

What does Yahya Sinwar's death mean for Hamas, Gaza and Lebanon? Oct 20, 2024

Analysts believe the killing of Hamas' leader is no death blow to the group, and cease-fire prospects are still unclear.

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