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An aquaponics farmer kneels at beds of lettuce inside a greenhouse in Tripoli, LIbya.

An aquaponics farmer kneels at beds of lettuce inside a greenhouse in Tripoli, LIbya.

A Libyan farmer growing organic food in desert conditions

Facing drought, a Libyan farmer turns to aquaponics — a soil-free system using fish waste to grow crops.

Image of a protester holding the Kenyan flag being sprayed with a pink substance

Image of a protester holding the Kenyan flag being sprayed with a pink substance

Fact check: Fake videos cloud Kenya protest coverage

Viral videos and images from Kenya's 2025 protests are misleading—DW Fact Check finds old and AI-generated content.

A view of doctors working in the operating theater

A view of doctors working in the operating theater

Angola performs first successful robotic tele-surgery

The surgery was led by a doctor based in Orlando, US, on a patient with prostate cancer in a Luanda hospital.

A view of two young Black people in the front of a car: The man (L) is singing, the woman (R) is singing and strumming her acoustic guitar. A third person is watching them from the back seat.

A view of two young Black people in the front of a car: The man (L) is singing, the woman (R) is singing and strumming her acoustic guitar. A third person is watching them from the back seat.

Rides, rhythms and real talk

Driving through Nairobi, conversations about the recent and past Gen Z protests are heating up.

Demonstrators set up a flaming barricade

Demonstrators set up a flaming barricade

Togo: Rights groups report several killed in demonstrations

Togolese civil society groups have said security forces used violence to disperse anti-government protests.

Mindful businesses in Africa — Afrimaxx

Fair trade Ethiopian coffee, Cameroonian architect Hermann Kamte and a Nigerian to burn canvases.

Designer Lizl Naude holding a wooden cut out in the shape of Africa.

Designer Lizl Naude holding a wooden cut out in the shape of Africa.

How this South African uses waste to improve her life

Cape Town’s Lizl Naude upcycles waste into homeware—and built a better life for her family in the process.

A view of damaged tanks in front of the Central Bank of Sudan building, Khartoum

A view of damaged tanks in front of the Central Bank of Sudan building, Khartoum

How Middle East conflicts could destabilize African nations

Strategic interests link Israel and Iran to nations across Africa. What repercussions loom if the conflict escalate?

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Under the Baobab Teaser

Under the Baobab Trailer

Under the Baobab is DW's weekly vodcast where Africa’s biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds, and bold solutions.

A man's hand reaches into a plastic colander full of medical tablets and pills.

A man's hand reaches into a plastic colander full of medical tablets and pills.

Nearly 20% of cancer drugs defective in 4 African nations

Cancer patients are being given medicine that may not work, or that could even cause them harm.

John Steenhuisen addresses reporters in Cape Town

John Steenhuisen addresses reporters in Cape Town

South Africa: Ramaphosa's firing of official prompts crisis

One of ruling parties in South Africa threatened "grave consequences" if Cyril Ramaphosa fails to meet their demands.

Armed guard (with back to the camera) overlooks people and vehicles at a construction site

Armed guard (with back to the camera) overlooks people and vehicles at a construction site

Extortion in South Africa drives up construction costs

In an alarming increase in extortion, organized gangs are demanding large sums of money from the construction industry.

Kenya and the Gen Z protests — The 77 Percent

It has been exactly one year since the Finance Bill protests erupted across Kenya.

A mother (C) and some of her children squat in front of a dilapidated house

A mother (C) and some of her children squat in front of a dilapidated house

Mozambique: What's behind a rise in child kidnappings?

The perpetrators are a violent insurgency with ties to the so-called Islamic State.

A young Ethiopian man looks into the camera, a stern expression on his face

A young Ethiopian man looks into the camera, a stern expression on his face

Homeless World Cup: Finding a place, in football and life

Mikiale Tsegay has dedicated his life to becoming a professional footballer. But he is homeless in London.

A student works with a 3D printer at the Innovation Lab at the University of Johannesburg

A student works with a 3D printer at the Innovation Lab at the University of Johannesburg

Why Germany struggles to attract African skilled workers

Germany is desperate for foreign skilled workers, yet its efforts at recruiting workers have been ineffective. How come?

DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr, 26 June 2025

Kenyans' call for justice grows louder as police brutality continues. At least 16 people killed and hundreds more injured, as demonstrators mark the one year anniversary of a deadly crackdown on mass protests. Plus: South Africa’s extortion crisis is spiralling. Armed gangs are bleeding businesses dry as they demand protection fees. And: A homecoming for some of Nigeria's stolen Benin artefacts.

Green fixes for modern food crises | Eco Africa

Soilless farming, ancient grains and training young women to adapt to climate change.

Protestors carry a sign during an 2017 protest which reads "50 years is enough" in French

Protestors carry a sign during an 2017 protest which reads "50 years is enough" in French

Togo: Gnassingbe dynasty faces youth-led protests

Togo's new order, which could allow Gnassingbe to stay in power indefinitely, is widely rejected — chiefly by the youth.

African Pioneers — From Lesotho to Cameroon

Central Africa's first gaming studio, South African artist Naledi Modupi and wine made in Lesotho. 

Art painting from South African artist Naledi Modupi. A picture with a woman’s face with colorful makeup.

Art painting from South African artist Naledi Modupi. A picture with a woman’s face with colorful makeup.

How Naledi Modupi is celebrating black womanhood

How South African artist Naledi Modupi is celebrating black womanhood.

Cameroonian Designer Olivier Madiba in his gaming studio, sitting in front of a computer and playing a video game.

Cameroonian Designer Olivier Madiba in his gaming studio, sitting in front of a computer and playing a video game.

How Olivier Madiba set up Cameroon's first gaming studio

Meet Olivier Madiba who turned his childhood dream into Central Africa's first gaming studio.

Children in a classroom in Nana Kéniéba

Children in a classroom in Nana Kéniéba

Why the Sahel crisis is a war on children's education

The Sahel region is facing a crisis. Schools have been forced to close, leaving children without access to education.

Close-up of astonished, curious faces of two teenagers looking closely at a frog sitting on the back of one teenager's hand in Ghana.

Close-up of astonished, curious faces of two teenagers looking closely at a frog sitting on the back of one teenager's hand in Ghana.

Conservationists are racing to save Ghana's slippery frog

Only 200 of the Atewa Slippery Frog remain. Can conservation help this unique species survive?

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni stands in front of a podium.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni stands in front of a podium.

AfricaLink News: 24 June

Uganda's President Museveni to run for another term +++ Weak opposition helps Nigeria's president tighten grip +++

DW AfricaLink podcast cover.

DW AfricaLink podcast cover.

ECOWAS pledges to end human trafficking and boost security

During last weekend’s summit in Abuja, Nigeria, West Africa’s political and economic bloc, ECOWAS, acknowledged growing unrest and political instability in the region. ECOWAS leaders pledged to combat human trafficking, hunger and gender-based violence. Josey Mahachi speaks with Grace Yohanna, head of Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Kaduna, Nigeria, and DW’s Ben Shemang in Abuja.

Julius Maada Bio, addresses his supporters, waving, speaking into a microphone, wearing all white

Julius Maada Bio, addresses his supporters, waving, speaking into a microphone, wearing all white

ECOWAS gets a new leader at pivotal time for West Africa

Sierra Leone's president is assuming the rotating leadership of the Economic Community of West African States.

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Does the school you attend define your future in Africa?

Private international school vs. public school in Africa

Kirsty Coventry accepts a symbolic key from Thomas Bach

Kirsty Coventry accepts a symbolic key from Thomas Bach

Kirsty Coventry becomes IOC's first female president

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry has become the first woman and the first person from Africa to be elected to the post.

GirlZOffMute Nigeria

GirlZOffMute Nigeria

GirlZ Off Mute Trailer

GirlZ Off Mute Trailer

Two people standing next to a robot in a wheat field

Two people standing next to a robot in a wheat field

Using AI in agriculture to fight global hunger

The way we feed ourselves is changing. AI will also impact agriculture.

The 77 Percent Magazine 2025 | Ausgabe #274 | Landreform

The 77 Percent Magazine 2025 | Ausgabe #274 | Landreform

Why land reforms have shaken South Africa — The 77 Percent

Can young South Africans find a way forward on one of the country's most explosive issues?

A panoramic view of wind turbines near a beach

A panoramic view of wind turbines near a beach

Is South Africa the right voice for Africa on energy?

At the G7 in Canada, South Africa placed African energy security at the center of its agenda.

Sudanese refugees gather at a World Food Program distribution center in Adre, a town in Chad on the border

Sudanese refugees gather at a World Food Program distribution center in Adre, a town in Chad on the border

UNHCR reports record displacement in West and Central Africa

The UN Refugee Agency blames migration trends and conflict for creating a "perfect storm" of mass displacement.

DW News Africa with Michael Okwu, 19 June 2025

What makes Nigerians so vulnerable to narcotics? More and more are getting high - and many are doing it on the cheap. Plus: The number of people who've been driven from their homes has doubled. Eight of the ten worst-hit countries are in Africa, with Mozambique new on the list. And: the Kenyan AI app that's bridging the gap between the deaf community and those who can hear.

Healthy environment, healthy humans | Eco Africa

Avoiding toxic hair braids, saving rare frogs in Ghana and upcycling denim to boost kids' education prospects.

women in Mauritania sorting washed date nuts to process them into hygiene products

women in Mauritania sorting washed date nuts to process them into hygiene products

Women in Mauritania show what zero-waste looks like

A women's cooperative turns desert date seeds into natural soap, and they don't let any of the byproducts go to waste.

President Trump speaks to reporters.

President Trump speaks to reporters.

AfricaLink News: June 17

Kenya’s police deputy 'steps aside' after bloggers death +++ Trump leaves G7 summit early

DW AfricaLink Podcast

DW AfricaLink Podcast

Is democracy delivering for South African youth?

Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Gcotyelwa Jimlongo, programs officer at Futurelect, and DW’s Nontokozo Mchunu in Cape Town.

A young woman speaks to DW's reporter Edith Kimani as other people look on

A young woman speaks to DW's reporter Edith Kimani as other people look on

Why land reform laws have shaken South Africa

Can young South Africans find a way forward on one of the country's most explosive issues?

A view of Cologne and the Rhine River, at a very low level, the dry sandy river bottom exposed

A view of Cologne and the Rhine River, at a very low level, the dry sandy river bottom exposed

Drought has many faces and many impacts

Droughts and water crises are worsening worldwide. What are the impacts — and how can we cope with increasing shortages?

Schoolgirls look at plants on a mountain in cape town and identify them using an app

Schoolgirls look at plants on a mountain in cape town and identify them using an app

Cape Town residents unite to document urban biodiversity

Capetonians have wild-spotted more than 3,500 species in a citizen science challenge that also helps boost conservation.

USA Washington 2025 | Trump empfängt Südafrikas Präsident Ramaphosa im Weißen Haus

USA Washington 2025 | Trump empfängt Südafrikas Präsident Ramaphosa im Weißen Haus

AfricaLink News: June 16

Ramaphosa and Trump set to meet at G7 +++ Over 100 killed in Benue State, Nigeria +++ Iran and Israel trade fire

DW AfricaLink

DW AfricaLink

South Africa chokes in continent-leading air pollution

42,000 South Africans died because of air pollution in 2023, pitting energy needs against health risks.

Wind turbines line a dirt road in Kenya as children look up at them from below

Wind turbines line a dirt road in Kenya as children look up at them from below

What can governments do to stop extreme heating?

Most countries globally have agreed to set their own goals to keep the planet from overheating.

Learning to value nature and waste nothing | Eco Africa

Zero-waste soap from desert dates, Cape Town's vibrant biodiversity, and recycled scrap metal.

A composite image shows three female DW correspondents, two of them (L, R) holding DW microphones

A composite image shows three female DW correspondents, two of them (L, R) holding DW microphones

How critically are land rights discussed in your country?

Our correspondents in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa explain why land rights remain a controversial topic.

Flood survivor Tozama Ngejane wipes an object standing in her flood damaged home

Flood survivor Tozama Ngejane wipes an object standing in her flood damaged home

South Africans assess damage after flash floods

As many as 78 peple died in flash floods and some survivors in Decoligny village say they've lost almost everything.

Artist Cyrus Kabiru from Kenya holds up futuristic glasses to his eyes

Artist Cyrus Kabiru from Kenya holds up futuristic glasses to his eyes

Art.See.Africa — an art lover's guide

A journey to the creative hotspots of the African continent.Today: Nairobi.

View of a woman in a tea plantation in Kenya

View of a woman in a tea plantation in Kenya

The Kipsigis' unending fight against empire

In Kenya’s tea paradise, the Kipsigis community yearn for land stolen from them by the British colonial empire.