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Converting shipping containers into beautiful homes
Nigeria’s housing deficit stands at about 22 million units. One man has an idea that could reduce this deficit.
Kenya's first female pro e-sports athlete
Sylvia Gathoni, perhaps Kenya's best-known female e-sport athlete, is winning games, hearts and minds.
How African countries tackle corruption
Africa has made strides in tackling corruption but the problem will simply not go away.
Student protests in Eswatini
When pro-reform protests were violently put down by security forces in Eswatini, the youth are angrier than ever.
Eswatini's youth has had enough of its king
In this week's Street Debate, Christine Mhundwa talks to young people about what they would like to change in Eswatini.
COVID-19 omicron variant prompts border closures
A growing number of nations are sealing their borders to stop the spread of the omicron variant. But can it work?
Who benefits from China-Africa relations?
Experts say the relationship needs to be revamped for the benefit of the people. But the ball lies in the African court.
South Africa women emerging as a continental football force
South African women's football is reaping the rewards of the country's strategy to grow the women's game.
South Africa flies 30 white rhinos to Rwanda
This was the largest single transfer of white rhinos ever undertaken. The species is threatened by illegal poaching.
COVID: Biden says omicron no 'cause for panic'
US President Joe Biden has urged people to get booster shots and wear masks indoors. DW has the latest.
COVID: What we know about the omicron variant
Where has B.1.1.529 appeared? What makes it so virulent? DW looks at what we know about the new coronavirus variant.
AfricaLink on Air - 29 November 2021
Uganda troop deployment in Congo raises concerns++South Africa slams global response to discovery of omicron variant
Omicron variant: What we (don't) know
The real-world data we have on omicron is skewed — in a lot of different ways.
Formalizing Africa's domestic workers elusive
Millions of domestic workers in Africa continue to work under sometimes appalling conditions with very little pay.
Mohamed Mbougar Sarr: Reinventing Africa
The young Senegalese winner of the 2021 Prix Goncourt award tells DW about the future he envisions for Africa.
Anger, frustration over travel restrictions
As countries rush to close their borders, South Africans in the hospitality industry fear for their future.
Spain's Canary Islands: A dangerous migrant drawcard
More and more migrants are making the dangerous cross to Spain's Canary Islands. Many drown en route.
COVID: 13 omicron cases found in the Netherlands
Dutch health authorities have found 13 cases of the omicron variant among passengers arriving from South Africa.
South Africa: 'What will my kids eat?'
The world is worried about the new COVID-19 omicron variant. People in South Africa are more afraid of new restrictions.
COVID digest: 'Pandemic reboot unlikely'
Experts remain optimistic that vaccines will still prove effective despite the threat posed by the omicron variant.
AfricaLink on Air — 26 November 2021
The new southern African COVID variant sparks a global scare +++ Kenya launches its 10-day mass vaccination campaign
EU states agree to suspend travel from southern Africa
The European Union has agreed to halt air travel from South Africa and several surrounding countries.
Germany's new Africa policy holds few surprises
Migration, development, and security are still the focus of the incoming German government's Africa policy.
New COVID variant sparks global alarm — as it happened
The World Health Organization has held talks about the new COVID variant found in South Africa.
Queer South Africa: Zanele Muholi breaks taboos
Now on show in a Berlin exhibition, South African photographer Zanele Muholi's work focuses on LGBTQ Black identities.
Using the Nubian vault to build in Mali
Entrepreneurs are using the traditional Nubian vault to create sustainable buildings the old-fashioned way.
Connecting fishing crews directly to customers
An app, developed by the NGO Abalobi, aims to put small-scale fishermen and customers in direct contact.
WHO warns of at-risk health workers in Africa
The World Health Organization has stressed the importance of vaccinating health workers in Africa. DW has the latest.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
On this Eco Africa: How 3D printing can help threated species and how predatory bugs can protect farm crops naturally.
3D printed shark fins to fight poaching
Fighting the illegal trade of shark products by helping authorities identify endangered species.
Using nature's natural predators to protect crops
A French startup breeds millions of predatory bugs and wasps to protect tomato plants instead of using insecticides.
Can Solar Geoengineering cool the planet?
Is modifying solar radiation to slow global warming the last chance for humanity, or is it mad and dangerous?
Saving wildlife with ancient hunting skills in South Africa
A school for trackers trains young people who can then find jobs in national parks instead of becoming poachers.
S. Africa's new COVID variant a 'serious concern'
Scientists said the variant, which has spread fast among young people, could be behind a national spike in cases.
Going bananas for hair
A Ugandan company is using banana tree byproducts to make stronger, biodegradeable artificial hair.
HRW: Gender-based violence remains rampant in South Africa
Human Rights Watch says authorities desperately need to do more to address the violence, particularly amid the pandemic.
Kenyan business owners doubt vaccine rules
Starting next month, unvaccinated Kenyans will be banned from transport and many businesses.
AfricaLink on Air — 24 November 2021
Nigeria’s government rejects a report on the massacre of protesters at Lekki+++Gender-based violence in South Africa
World in Progress: Despite all odds
We hear from Turkey's young people who are trying to carve out a living despite all odds and get to know AmaPiano.
World in Progress: Ever heard of AmaPiano?
This electronic beat got its start in South Africa's townships and slowly found its way into clubs across the continent.
Protecting Namibia's brown hyenas
Brown hyenas have adapted to life in the desert on Namibia's Skeleton Coast — but farmers fear for their livestock.
Congo: Delivering sustainable water supply to Goma
Businessman Jack Kahorha's company sells fresh drinking water to local communities and turns over $400,000 every year.
Mali's farmers turn to crop insurance by SMS
In the North African country of Mali, some farmers are now turning to climate insurance by SMS to reduce their risk.
PaxSahel Awards recognizes stand-out journalism in the Sahel
Outstanding conflict-sensitive journalism (CSJ) was honored during the 5th PaxSahel Awards in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Sudan's military sign deal to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is set to return to power in Sudan just weeks after being ousted by the military.
Not sending COVID vaccines to Africa a 'huge mistake'
Africa has fewer COVID cases than Europe does — but the tide could turn if inoculation programs are not sped up.
Blinken takes aim at Russia, China in West Africa
While in West Africa, top US diplomat Antony Blinken warned Russian Wagner mercenaries and took a shot at China's loans.
Amazon's South Africa site draws protest
South Africa's indigenous Khoisan community is protesting the construction of Amazon's headquarters.
Africa must lead on sustainable industrialization
Harrison Mwilima
It's a high time for African countries to lead the world towards sustainable industrialization, says Harrison Mwilima.
Vaccinating under the Mango Tree - Kenya’s Fight against Corona
Vaccination is one of the most powerful weapons in the fight against the coronavirus, in Africa, too. After a long wait, many countries there now have sufficient supplies of vaccine, but vaccination campaigns remain at a near standstill.
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