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Is Russian influence in Bangui disguised as culture?
Is the CAR a testing ground for Moscow's Africa policy? Dmitri Sytyi's ties to the Wagner Group raise questions.
Why are African family sizes shrinking?
Why are African women having fewer children today? From cultural shifts to urbanization, healthcare, and modern lifestyles, what could be driving this change? Josephine Mahachi speaks with DW correspondent Mirriam Kaliza and Dr Gift Kawalazila.
Why isn't the DR Congo the world's richest country?
The DR Congo could be one of the wealthiest countries in the world. But its resources have brought misery and conflict.
How the Russian Wagner Group is entrenching itself in Africa
The Russian Wagner Group has been active in many African countries for years. Now, it's expanding its range of services.
Nigeria given 3-0 win over Libya after 'inhumane treatment'
The Nigerian team had been scheduled to play an AFCON qualifier against Libya but were left strandard at the airport.
How hiking became Nairobi's new outdoor escape
Escape the city and discover Nairobi’s growing hiking culture with Let's Drift.
Ghana's presidential race: Candidates intensify campaigns
With just over a month to go, the two leading presidential candidates' promises and policies are taking center stage.
Who is Mozambique's next president, Daniel Chapo?
Very little was known about Daniel Chapo politicaly, but he is now set to become president of Mozambique.
Can BRICS help Africa change the global order?
Explore how BRICS is reshaping global governance for the Global South. With South Africa, Egypt and Ethiopia as members, other African nations are keen to join. Can BRICS elevate Africa's global standing? Josey Mahachi discusses with political analyst Dr. Ndimancho Michael, international relations expert Fidel Amakye Owusu, and DW’s Thuso Khumalo.
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., 24 October 2024
Wagner in the Central African Republic: is it Moscow's model for Africa?
BRICS expansion: What's Africa's role in the global order?
Some analysts say BRICS offers Africa a role in changing the global order, which also presents some risks.
Are Cameroon's Baka traditions at risk?
Elderly women of Cameroon's Indigenous Baka people are taking desperate steps to preserve their culture and way of life amid displacement by logging, mining and modern development. They continue building traditional Mongulu huts, now also embraced by a local school to remind children of their cultureal roots. Join Josey Mahachi as she talks to experts about this cultural preservation effort.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Threats to Gambia's blue economy, Tunisian olive farming in crisis and an eco hospital in Ghana.
Chad herders face drought, flood devastation
How will Fadoul Saleh and thousands of other Chadian herders survive as the Sahel is hammered by climate change?
Why Nigeria must abolish the death penalty
Join human rights activist Gloria Mabeiam Ballason and DW correspondent Ben Adam Shemang to explore this issue.
Reclaiming Heritage: Dinknesh and Sarah Baartman
An Ethiopian fossil changes our understanding of humanity. Sarah Baartman's story highlights the dangers of racism.
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
This week, we hike Kenya, camp in Ghana, kayak the White Nile, bike in Nigeria, surf in Dakar, and bungee jump.
Will America's Africa policy change under next US president?
The US hasn't made Africa a top priority, lagging with investment while focusing on power struggles with rivals.
Breaking barriers with rap and basketball
Black Mamba was born with a disability and faced neglect from a young age. But she found refuge in music and sport.
Poll results loom as Mozambique violence grows
Many observers expect the government candidate to be declared the winner, with the opposition reporting electoral fraud.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Changing the LGBTQI+ narrative in Nigeria, encouraging tourism in Rwanda and Nairobi’s street food.
What is BRICS and what does it want?
Ahead of the BRICS-summit in Russia, the BRICS group is ramping up their presence on the international stage.
How can Zambia overcome power cuts and soaring tariffs?
Zambia is grappling with its worst drought in 60 years, severely affecting water levels in the Kariba Dam, which supplies hydroelectric power. Citizens face over 21 hours of daily power rationing. National power utility ZESCO has proposed emergency tariff hikes of between 50% and 156% — raising concerns about the crisis' impact on the economy and poverty alleviation.
Malawi's child neglect crisis: Solutions to rising cases
Josey Mahachi is joined by Memory Chisenga, a child and women rights advocate, and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha to discuss.
Fake pastors in Nigeria — is it time for tougher laws?
In our Street Debate, we ask if stricter regulations are needed to stop scam pastors exploiting believers' faith.
Why are Africa's youths falling prey to online job scams?
A growing number of young Africa are being lured by promises of work in Asia, where they are enslaved and exploited.
South Africa asks Taiwan to move embassy out of capital
South Africa asked the Taiwan to move its liaison office out of the administrative capital, Pretoria, within six months.
Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions
Many observers are urging global action and greater involvement of African stakeholders in developing solutions.
Africa's mental health crisis: A silent drain on workers?
Mental health is an often overlooked facet of Africa's public health.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Genuine leather bags from Lesotho, edible seaweed from South Africa and a treehouse in Malawi.
The edible future from the sea: Seaweed
Meet Lindy Taverner, the South African who brings seaweed to the menu.
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., 17 October 2024
Kenyan police are on a risky mission to stabilize Haiti’s capital. DW's Mariel Müller reports from gang strongholds in Port-au-Prince. Plus: Freetown's mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, wins the 2024 German Africa Prize for transforming Sierra Leone's capital into a green haven. And: Igbo-Ora in Nigeria, the "Twin Capital of the World," celebrates its high rate of multiple births with an annual festival.
Eco Africa: Multi-talented trees and embracing e-mobility
Boosting e-mobility, curbing flooding with mangroves and floodplain forests, and rapping for change.
Future of Africa's Sahel: Overcoming instability and poverty
For decades, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have faced instability, terrorism, poverty and resource exploitation. Despite expelling French troops post-coups, progress is slow. Eddy Micah Jr. discusses these issues with researcher Malick Sadibou Coulibaly and Evelyn Groenink from ZAM.
HIV treatment breakthroughs: Namibia's success story
For Namibians like Anna Engomba, the arrival of new, life-saving HIV and AIDS medication cannot come quickly enough.
Eco Africa: Brain drain and ancient agroforestry
Tackling brain drain, ancient techniques for agroforestry, and improving water quality as a community.
Sierra Leone: Eco-friendly mayor wins German Africa Prize
The German Africa Foundation honors Freetown's mayor for her outstanding commitment to urban development.
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.
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.
How close are we to finding an HIV vaccine?
An anti-HIV compound is already in use, but how can these advances in HIV-treatment benefit African countries?
How Ethiopia's Gedeo people protect local forests
The Gedeo people of Ethiopia have an ancient forest management system where cutting down trees risks social exclusion.
Locals become data gatherers to improve South Africa's water
Citizens are being equipped with water testing kits to gather data for scientific research.
Brain drain in Ghana — incentivizing people to stay
Ghana is striving to keep its sustainability specialists and create jobs with competitive salaries.
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.
Unlocking Africa's solar potential
Explore Africa's renewable energy potential with insights from the Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2024. Despite 685 million people lacking electricity, off-grid solar could power 41% by 2030. Eddy Micah Jr discusses investment opportunities and challenges in Africa's solar sector with Sarah Malm from GOGLA and DW's Thuso Khumalo.
Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US
Rich oil and gas reserves, along with a strategic position, make Angola a focal point for both China and the US.
South Africa's Ramaphosa won't face 'Farmgate' charges
The criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa threatened to derail his presidency.
DW News Africa with Michael Okwu, 10 October 2024
How can Namibia and Germany best do business under the shadow of colonial genocide? DW speaks to Namibia's president about a 2021 reconciliation agreement. Activists say it doesn't do enough to address their suffering. We also hear from the descendants of survivors fighting to preserve mass graves under threat by a new green energy deal.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Ending fabric waste, sweets from South Africa and Kenyan Mandala art.
Come and explore South Africa's most iconic desserts
Is dessert on the continent really a thing? DW tastes three of the most well-known South African desserts.
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