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A man holding a gun makes a peace sign, ruins behind

War-torn Sudan faces cultural ruin

ArtsSeptember 23, 2024
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News

September 23, 2024

Tanzanian opposition leaders released on bail — Chadema

September 22, 2024

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded

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Reports & Analysis

Liebria Girlz Off Mute Program

Young African voices have their say

Young African voices have their say

DW's GirlZ Off Mute provides a platform for young, female reporters to cover the stories that matter the most to them.
SocietySeptember 23, 2024
DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Inequality in Africa

Cape Town: How wealth still segregates the city

Cape Town: How wealth still segregates the city

High rents have made it unaffordable to live in Cape Town, South Africa, a city shaped by apartheid-era segregation.
EqualitySeptember 23, 202403:00 min
A man is seen working on a wheel of a vehicle. A child stands nearby. A dismantled motor lies in one corner.

Nigeria seeks to lower fuel prices with new oil refinery

Nigeria seeks to lower fuel prices with new oil refinery

Nigeria has plenty of oil but still relies on imports. There are hopes the new Dangote Refinery will change all that.
BusinessSeptember 22, 202403:16 min
Nigeria | Maiduguri | Überschwemmungen in Nigeria

Homes lost, relatives missing in floods in Nigeria

Homes lost, relatives missing in floods in Nigeria

More than 400,000 people have already been affected after heavy rain caused floods and widespread destruction.
CatastropheSeptember 21, 202401:32 min
A woman eats a large plate of food with sauce, in front of a camera

Eating on camera becoming a growing trend in Africa

Eating on camera becoming a growing trend in Africa

Africans are getting into the "mukbang" trend, self-indulgent eating for an online audience. But how risky is it?
SocietySeptember 21, 202403:33 min
A young woman shouts into a megaphone in protest of Tunisian President Kais Saied's power grab.

Tunisia: Young people's anger mounts ahead of election

Tunisia: Young people's anger mounts ahead of election

Young people are taking to Tunisia's streets ahead of the presidential poll to protest against an escalating crackdown.
PoliticsSeptember 21, 2024
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Ugandan teen rapper Fresh Kid on balancing fame and school

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September 23, 202403:38 min
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Shadows of German colonialism

DW's new series on how German colonialism shaped modern-day Africa and what Africans think of Germany's colonial legacy.
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In the spotlight

A woman dressed in white stands at the base of a cliff, looking upward thoughtfully

How do African youth define peace?

On the International Day of Peace, DW asked young men and women from across Africa about what peace means to them.
SocietySeptember 21, 202402:02 min
An unidentified man in South Africa shows a scar resulting from an illegal kidney operation

Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor

Illegal organ trafficking is worth over $1 billion annually and generally targets vulnerable people.
HealthSeptember 18, 2024
A young man climbs a high chain-link fence while 3 policemen in riot gear approach on the other side on a platform lifted by a crane.

Ceuta: Spain's North African exclave sees migration surge

The Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Morocco's northern coast is a major entry point for migrants seeking to reach the EU.
MigrationSeptember 18, 202402:52 min
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Living

A view of an artwork of a man holding his face in his hands, primarily portrayed in green

From sand drawings to reimagining African artistry

Nigerian-German artist Chidi Kwubiri started drawing in sand as a child. Now, his intricate works challenge perceptions.
ArtsSeptember 11, 202401:29 min
A young woman sits at a table while she is severed several dishes of meat, vegetables and fish.

A culinary journey through Lusaka, Zambia

Zambia's vibrant food scene offers a feast for foodies, from meat to veggies to fish.
LifestyleSeptember 10, 202402:47 min
Fashion designer Melisa Poulton, sitting in her atelier and painting onto clothes.

The African designer fashioning clothes for fuller figures

Meet Namibia’s plus size fashion designer who celebrates all body types with her stylish and bold designs.
DesignSeptember 10, 202405:47 min