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African exchange rate: Sliding currencies stoke inflation
African currencies have lost ground against the US dollar, further driving inflation in the import-reliant region.
Guinea Bissau: Mafia, drugs and a former president's son
The son of a former Bissau-Guinean president is suspected of links to drug trafficking and to last year's coup attempt.
Reducing water waste through hydroponic farming
An entrepreneur in Tunisia grows vegetables hydroponically, which saves water while producing greater yields.
Solar farms that shelter plants and animals
SUNfarming makes solar arrays that produce energy and provide shelter and space for plants and animals.
Johannesburg hit by rare snowfall
The flakes were a treat for some, but forecasters warn the cold snap could put vulnerable communities at risk.
South Africa: Johannesburg revels in snowy surprise
Johannesburg experienced its first snowfall in over a decade, surprising residents and delighting children.
Africa: Germany takes over presidency of Sahel Alliance
Berlin says jobs, agriculture and security will be top priorities for its tenure at the helm of the development group.
Spain rescues 86 in search for missing migrant vessels
Three boats with as many as 300 migrants went missing after leaving Senegal for the Canary Islands two weeks ago.
Ecotourism in Angola's Zanga caves
Environmentally conscious tour guides are hoping to develop the caves, in Kwanza Norte province, in a positive way.
Three scenarios for Ukraine's NATO membership
Joining the Western military alliance is a dream for Ukraine. Is it realistic? DW outlines three potential scenarios.
Fighting to use sex toys in Africa
Some countries in Africa still have outdated laws on "indecency" and "obscenity," imposed by former colonial powers.
Is Europe's used clothing a boon or burden for Africa?
Secondhand clothing from the Global North is a thriving business in Africa, but it hurts local producers.
Exploring identities in South Africa
Why Thania Petersen's art is an act of defiance.
Explainer: Kiswahili – the language that unites Africa?
July 7 is Kiswahili Language Day. But turning it into Africa’s common language has proven to be a challenge.
Sudan: Sexual violence against women spikes
Dozens of women and girls have been raped and sexually assaulted by fighters as the conflict approaches its third month.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
On Eco Africa: a haven for migratory birds in Sierra Leone and cleaner streets in Nigeria thanks to Spiderman!
Is drinking seawater Barcelona's solution to drought?
Drought-stricken Barcelona is home to Europe's biggest desalination plant. Could it solve the city's water shortages?
South Africa: Mining gas leak claims 17 lives
The incident has been linked to a nitrate oxide gas leakage from a cylinder used in an illegal mining activity.
Traditional versus modern circumcision
In some African cultures, boys must undergo circumsion as a rite of passage to manhood.
AfricaLink on Air — 05 July 2023
UN worried as clock ticks on Ukraine grain deal+++South Sudan elections set for 2024
Popularizing plants that make their own fertilizer
Chickpeas are protein-rich and sustainable, but can they be grown in Germany?
Senegal: Making the best of a prickly problem
An entrepreneur in Senegal is turning cacti into biogas and organic fertilizer.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
DW heads to Cameroon to discuss how music protectionism affects culture, creatives and bank accounts.
Sudan's hidden water riches under the desert
Sudan sits on top of the world's largest fossil water reservoir, but can it be managed sustainably?
Nigerian football: Public poll to decide head coach's future
The implications for the team and star striker Victor Osimhen could be severe ahead of AFCON and World Cup qualifiers.
What did Germany's FM Baerbock achieve in Sth. Africa?
After months of tension, Germany and South Africa displayed a new zeal to fight polarization during talks in Pretoria.
Making crocheting cool again
Crochet shoes are all the rage in South Africa and it's because of Mama Kea.
AfricaLink on Air — 29 June 2023
South African court rules against government over ending permits for Zimbabweans in SA+++Cameroon and the LGBTQ+ debate
Africa: UN peacekeepers increasingly unwelcome
Some African states want UN peacekeepers out. Experts have warned of consequences and fresh security threats.
How could Wagner Group revolt impact Africa?
Could the conflict between Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and Putin spill over into Africa?
Why saving vultures also saves lions
Farmers in Zambia sometimes poison carcasses to kill lions who eat their livestock. But that also harms vultures.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We delve into the state of media freedom in Cameroon, where being a journalist is now more dangerous than ever.
How free is the press in Cameroon?
More journalists in Cameroon are being imprisoned, harassed or even killed. So what's going on with media freedom?
AfricaLink on Air — 28 June 2023
Sudan's Darfur region relives new war crimes+++Human trafficking in West Africa+++Sierra Leone's President Bio sworn in
South Africa's power crisis unveiled
In South Africa, journalists are delving into the underlying causes of power cuts, revealing a complex criminal network.
Take a tour of Cameroon's capital, Yaounde
Cultural activist Sylvie Njobati shows her hilly hometown and capital of Cameroon, Yaounde. Let's go!
Rugby in Africa: Much more than the Springboks
With a new president and teams improving, Africa is showing there is much more to the continent than the Springboks.
Upcycling old aircraft into tiny houses
An Irish business scoop recycles airplanes and turns them into chic cabins.
Sierra Leone President Bio claims win, rival disputes tally
Officials declared Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio to have won while his rival disputed the figures.
AfricaLink on Air — 27 June 2023
Germany, South Africa seek to expand cooperation but Russia weighs+++ Maada Bio re-elected in Sierra Leone
The Lagos startup with a cool way to stop food waste
Using the sun's power to stop food from rotting in Nigeria.
Baerbock focuses on Ukraine war during visit to South Africa
In South Africa, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to push for greater efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Football: Abuse of Black German players shows endemic racism
Racial abuse, like the posts aimed at members of Germany's under-21 soccer team, have marred German football for years.
Ghana debates regulating artificial intelligence
Lawmakers argue that artificial intelligence could increase inequality and they want clarity over machine error.
Empowering coastal communities in Ivory Coast
How empowering women boosts climate resilience in rural Ivory Coast.
Russia's Wagner Group in Africa: More than mercenaries
In Africa, Russia's private military contractor Wagner Group is engaged in far more than security, researchers warn.
Would you subject your child to a DNA test?
Listen to what Ugandans and Malawians told us!
The Flip Side of the UN Security Council structure
There are growing calls for reforms at the UN Security Council including granting Africa a permanent seat.
South Africa: 31 dead in methane blast at disused gold mine
The victims are believed to be "zama zamas," or illegal miners, from the tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
Jihadis selling rustled cattle in Ghana
Security experts are concerned porous borders are facilitating the movement of rustled animals by jihadis.
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