Louis Oelofse
DW writer and editor specializing in international politics and transnational security, with a focus on Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
With over 20 years of journalistic experience, Louis has worked in television and online newsrooms in South Africa and Turkey before joining DW in Germany. He has reported from several African hotspots, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan.
A native of South Africa, Louis holds a master's degree in international relations from Royal Holloway, University of London.
He is also an avid supporter of the South Africa national rugby union team, the Springboks. Follow him on @loelof.bsky.social or www.threads.net/@loelof
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