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Could South Africa broker peace between Ukraine and Russia?
After initially refusing to condemn Russia's invasion, South Africa is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
AfricaLink News 23 April 2025
Ivory Coast: Opposition candidate barred from elections +++ Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits South Africa +++ ECOWAS turns 50
DIY: How to get clean water?
Is it possible to turn polluted water into drinking water just using DIY filters?
Africans wonder if it's time for a Black pope
Francis championed developing countries. Now many are asking if it's time for the first African pope in modern times.
AfricaLink News April 22, 2025
Next pope could be from Africa +++ Hundreds dead as Angola fights cholera outbreak +++ Putin discusses Ukraine with South African President Ramaphosa
Pope Francis' teachings 'were for humanity'
DW reporters have been out on the streets to hear how people in Nigeria and Kenya will remember Pope Francis.
Could Trump trash the US-Africa AGOA trade pact?
The AGOA trade agreement is up for renewal in September. What if US President Trump refuses to renew it?
South Africa's 'cradle of humankind' caves reopen to public
The Sterkfontein Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are one of the world's most famous sites for early human fossils.
Should Africa be worried about earthquakes?
In Africa, fault lines stretching across the continent pose earthquake risks, yet preparedness remains low.
AfricaLink News: April 18 2025
South Africa's tax row is headed to court+++Uganda' Museveni tells country to focus on wealth creation
Is Zimbabwe's NGO law really fighting terrorism?
Terrorism? Or a cover for control? The Flip Side delves into Zimbabwe's controversial law.
DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 17 April 2025
A DW investigation reveals a global organ trafficking network exploiting poor Kenyans. We meet a young man who sold his kidney for cash. Plus: Two years of war in Sudan have left more than 150,000 dead, creating the world's worst humanitarian crisis, largely ignored by the international community. We hear from a poet and activist demanding accountability.
Women defying the odds in Tanzania's fish farming sector
Jane Philipo runs a cage-fish farming business on the shores of Lake Victoria.
What do birds think of wind turbines? | Eco Africa
The women planting trees to stop the desert in Mali — and how to protect rare birds from wind turbines
Namibia grapples with 'red line' from the colonial era
The "Red Line," created by German colonial rulers to protect cattle from disease, remains divisive in Namibia.
Serhou Guirassy: Africa's Champions League record-breaker
Even though the Dortmund striker's treble against Barcelona was in vain, the Guinean still made football history.
Sudan: EU and UK pledge millions in aid at London conference
Diplomats gathered to organize aid and discuss how to end violence and suffering in Sudan after two years of civil war.
Street Debate: How failing infrastructure and public transport holds Accra back
We're in Accra to debate how urban planning can create more sustainable cities in Ghana.
Gabon election: Junta chief tipped to win as polls close
Incumbent leader Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a military coup in 2023, is expected to win comfortably.
Afrimaxx — Genuine Africa
Genuine African leather goods, mixing it up in Mauritius and female empowerment by Mama Nike.
Malawi: Reliable information crucial to crisis preparedness
DW Akademie is working with partners to establish the Crisis Preparedness Communication Network Malawi.
AfricaLink News: April 11
Ugandan court denies bail to opposition leader Besigye ++ Ivory Coast mulls cocoa price hike
South Sudan accepts Congolese man at center of US visa row
The United States and South Sudan have been embroiled in a diplomatic spat after Juba refused to admit a man deported from the US last week. He was actually a Congolese citizen using the travel documents of a South Sudanese national. Did US immigration officers carry out due diligence before deporting him?
How an intercepted drone escalated Mali-Algeria tensions
Relations between the neighboring African countries have been deteriorating since 2023. Can frozen ties be thawed?
Clean energy: Nigeria's move away from diesel generators
Electricity supply is so unreliable that the population relies on diesel generators. Could they also run on solar power?
How Zambia turns to solar to solve energy crisis
Droughts have crippled Zambia's once-reliable hydropower. Is betting big on solar a bright move or a risky gamble?
DW News Africa with Michael Okwu, 10 April 2025
Can Africans trust Trump to do a deal in ninety days? What's policy one day is postponed the next: After Liberation Day, it's Hesitation Day - the highest tariffs slapped on African nations, then slashed for a three month pause. South African farmers in Citrusdal export millions of oranges to US markets. They're worried that Trump's tariff uncertainty is putting thousands of African jobs at risk.
US tariffs threaten 35,000 South Africa citrus farming jobs
Citrus growers brace for a sour season amid Donald Trump's tariff uncertainty. DW reports from Western Cape.
Can Zambia stay a green energy leader? | Eco Africa
From Zambia's solar gamble to Nigeria's generator dilemma, Africa is powering ahead with renewable energy solutions.
AfricaLink News: April 10
Gabon election campaign enters final phase ++ Tanzania opposition supporters rally after Lissu arrest
US-South Sudan diplomatic spat deepens over visa ban
The revocation of US visas for South Sudanese nationals signals what may lie ahead for countries that defy US policy.
Malawi bans importing goods that are also produced locally
DW's Josephine Mahachi speaks to Bertha Lippa Phiri Malawi from the Economic Justice Network and DW's Mirriam Kaliza.
What Nigerian teens don't like about their culture
A personal take on cultural pain
AfricaLink News: April 9
DR Congo hands over jailed Americans to US ++ Hausa replaces French as Niger's national language
How rising fuel imports shake Nigeria's local economy
Nigeria spent a record 15 trillion naira ($10 billion) on fuel imports in 2024, the highest in its history. While imports are easing fuel prices and spurring market competition, experts warn they could undermine efforts to boost local refinery capacity and reduce inflation.
The Gambian women showing the way on climate action
A new generation of Gambian female educators and activists are fighting for a greener, fairer future.
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We explore how poor infrastructure is holding Ghana back, and how better urban planning can shape future cities.
AfricaLink News: April 8
Algeria, Mali ban flights amid diplomatic spat ++ ICC confirms €52M for victims of Ugandan warlord
Trump tariffs hit Africa's exports hard
Washington's sweeping new tariffs on African exports are triggering economic fallout across the continent.
Ghana declares zero tolerance on drug trafficking
DW's Josephine Mahachi speaks to clinical psychologist Peter Mintir Amadu in Tamale and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk.
AfricaLink News: April 7
South Africa's budget battle grinds on + Uganda mulls changes to betting laws + Trump defends tariffs
How Germany is fueling Namibia's green hydrogen revolution
For the first time, green hydrogen is being produced in Namibia, largely due to German investment.
Could a new highway divide Kenya's Aberdare national park?
A planned highway through Kenya’s Aberdare Mountains threatens rare wildlife and water resources.
Are braids bad for your health?
Are South African women worried that synthetic hair materials might be causing them harm? DW reports from Johannesburg.
AfricaLink News: April 4
Uganda's Museveni holds talks with South Sudanese leaders ++ Russia vows military backing for Sahel juntas' joint force
Artificial intelligence: Traditional media vs. social media
QTV's Thalu Mukupa speaks to DW's Director General Peter Limbourg and guests for this special edition podcast.
Kantanka Automobiles elevates the Made-in-Ghana brand
Kantanka Automobile stands as Ghana's pioneering car brand, championing the country's commitment to local manufacturing.
DW News Africa with Michael Okwu, 03.04.2025
On this week's show, how sexual harassment allegations made by a female senator against one of Nigeria's most senior politicians have sparked a debate over sexism. A women's rights group says this is Nigeria's #Metoo moment. Plus, a South African consumer body says it will investigate after a US report raises concerns over the safety of synthetic braids and hair extensions.
Simple ideas for how to make a difference | Eco Africa
Women drive climate action in The Gambia. And how mushroom farming could be key to a better future.
AfricaLink News: April 3
Dakar street renamed to honor Mamadou Dia ++ Africa reacts to US tariff hike ++ AU mediators arrive in South Sudan
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