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Why are young people marrying late?
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been young people to avoid marrying late in life.
DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo, July 11, 2024
A post by the daughter of Cameroon's president causes controversy in a country where same-sex relations are banned. Also: Rwanda prepares to vote in a general election as President Kagame seeks a fourth term. Plus: how some Nigerians are turning to traditional healers because of the soaring cost of medicine. And: we meet the supergroup bringing back the sounds of Ghana's Burger Highlife music.
Growing food for all sustainably - Eco Africa
Indigenous farmers in Africa and India grow food in harmony with nature, while Europeans learn about wild edible plants.
Africa's urbanization drive relies on smart cities
Africa is leading global population growth, with high fertility and decreasing child mortality rates fueling the rise.
The 77 Percent - Traditions
Navigating modernity vs tradition? We meet young Africans who tell us how history and culture define their lives.
South Africa: 12 schoolchildren and driver killed in crash
Local education authorities said 12 children from two schools in Gauteng province were killed.
Raid on the Atlantic
West African waters once had some of the richest fish stocks in the world. Today they are severely depleted.
The Cape Verde market where African cultures meet
Sucupira market in Cape Verde largest houses traders from around West Africa.
What does independence really mean in Africa today?
Independence evokes profound emotions, yet rarely has it delivered on the jubilation from an economic standpoint.
Rehousing Tunisia's threatened freshwater turtles
Threatened turtles are dying in Tunisia's dried up Menzel Temim reservoir. Imed Kacem is fighting to save them.
South Africa: Spanish tourist trampled by elephant herd
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors
South Sudan's economy on the brink of collapse
South Sudan achieved much since it became independent on July 9, 2011. But it still faces formidable obstacles.
Shifting powers - NATO and the Global South
NATO calls itself the strongest and most successful defense alliance in the world.
Is the IMF to blame for Africa's debt crisis?
African nations want to reduce borrowing from abroad to reduce their debts. But is Africa beyond aid just a pipe dream?
Uganda: How making soap can clean up a river
5 million people rely on Uganda's polluted River Rwizi. Making soap is one way of cleaning it up.
Explainer: Kiswahili — the language that unites Africa?
Turning Kiswahili, which is widely spoken in East Africa, into Africa's common language is proving challenging.
Boko Haram - Cameroon and the horror of terrorism
Attacks by the terrorist group Boko Haram in Kolofata in Cameroon have been ongoing since 2013.
What does the West invest in Africa?
Despite its dwindling influence the West still invests in Africa. Others are catching up. Can Africa win this race?
Cameroon: President’s daughter hints at same-sex liaison
Brenda Biya suggested in a social media post that she might be in a same-sex relationship. The post went viral.
What does the West invest in Africa?
Eddy Micah and Cai Nebe talk to Adjoa Adjei-Twum of management consultancy EBII group and Menzi Ndlovu of Signal Risk.
DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo, July 4, 2024
With protests in Kenya now in their third week and police accused of using excessive force, we speak to one demonstrator who was injured in the chaos. Plus, the Eritrean rider who hopes to inspire young cyclists on the continent after becoming the first Black African to win a stage at the Tour de France.
How Ghana's anti-gay bill impacts the LGBTQ+ community
All eyes will be on Ghana's Supreme Court on July 17 when it delivers its verdict on the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
Ghana's anti-gay bill: Is it fair for the LGBTQ+ community?
As Ghana's Supreme Court debates a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, the nation is grappling with identity and rights.
Is sports betting becoming one of Africa's top vices?
Our correspondents explain how betting has exploded across Africa.
Burundi tackling malaria by reviving endangered plants
Ginette Karirekinyana is an expert on the medicinal properties of wild plant species, some threatened with extinction.
Mali: Armed group kills dozens at wedding celebration
Dozens of guests, many of them young people, at a wedding ceremony had their throats cut by a group of armed men.
Africa; The state of women empowerment
From agriculture to trade, health, and education, women play a key role in Africa's economies. But they still face bias.
AfricaLink News: 03 July 2024
Kenya: activists seek new approach ++ S. Africa: GNU government sworn in ++ Tunisia: October elections scheduled
The 77 Percent - Sports betting
The 77 Percent meets young African betters who talk about the highs and lows of gambling.
How sports betting can destroy your finances
We meet young Ugandan gamblers who tell us of broken dreams and money toubles.
Kenya protests: What happens next?
How can Kenya's political deadlock be resolved, as the youth rallies against President Ruto show no sign of ending?
AfricaLink News: 02 July 2024
Kenya protests continue ++ France: National Rally eyes governing after elections ++ US: Donald Trump to keep immunity
Ethiopian farmers see value in worm compost
Farmers in southern Ethiopia are making compost with the help of earthworms. After initial resistance, it's catching on.
Street Debate: The pros and cons of online betting
In Kampala, we debate why betting is tolerated, who really benefits, and how a simple bet can lead to addiction.
South Africa's new unity cabinet explained
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named his cabinet after the ANC formed a national unity government with 10 other parties
How visa rejections cost Africans billions
African visa applicants lost €56 million on rejected Schengen applications, raising concerns about exploitation.
Are Angola's democratic values under threat?
Angolan NGOs have raised concerns about government attempts to restrict democratic rights and suppress the opposition.
Bad bets: How gambling is pushing Nigerians to the brink
In Nigeria, lack of regulation on sports betting is draining bank accounts and pushing young people towards addiction.
Uganda: How bees and trees can help prevent landslides
Beekeeping incentivizes farmers to plant and protect trees on the landslide-prone slopes of Uganda's Mount Elgon.
Ruth Weiss: A Jewish witness to a century of history
Ruth Weiss has spent her life fighting antisemitism and apartheid. At 100, she's still campaigning against racism.
Cricket: India wins T20 World Cup as Kohli performs in final
Star player Virat Kohli delivered when it mattered most in the final against South Africa, after a sub-par tournament.
Africa's Great Green Wall struggles to halt desertification
Billions have been poured into the Green Wall project to stop land degradation but little progress has been made.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
From beekeeping in Uganda to using worms to make compost in Ethiopia – the many benefits of working with nature.
AfricaLink News: 28 June 2024
EU leaders back Von der Leyen for second term ++ Iran votes ++ South African Parliament to reopen on July 18
Kenya anti-tax protests: Where do things go from here?
Protesters' calls for President Ruto to quit are growing, even after he shelved a contentious tax-hike bill.
Could an ANC-DA alliance shift South Africa's Israel stance?
How might South Africa's foreign policy regarding Israel change under an ANC-DA coalition government?
Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle
Kinshasa’s most popular street foods, post-punk fashion and a canvas for human-wildlife conflicts.
South African twins give Afropunk a luxurious twist
The Meko twins use luxurious leather to create their unique Afropunk designs born out of South Africa's townships.
DW News Africa with Edith Kimani, 27 June 2024
Kenya's president bows to pressure from protesters and scraps a disputed tax hike bill. Will this be enough to restore calm? In Sudan, RSF leaders admit their forces are carrying out rapes on a mass scale. The UN tells DW News Africa that women and girls are being kept in 'slave-like' conditions.
AfricaLink News: 27 June 2024
Kenyan police tear gas protesters ++ EU and Ukraine sign security pact ++ Biden and Trump face off ++ and more.
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