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Nigeria: 29 die after boat capsizes
At least 29 people have died after a boat capsized in the northwestern Nigerian state of Sokoto.
From the mists of time to the digital cloud
Ancient scripts from the 11th century will soon be available on every smartphone.
South Africa: Over 250 dead after severe floods
A local official says flooding in Kwazulu-Natal province has caused the deaths of 259 people.
Ivory Coast: Prime minister and government resign
In an unexpected announcement, Prime Minister Patrick Achi and his Cabinet have tendered their resignation.
EU: Development aid as migration control
The EU's Emergency Trust Fund for Africa prioritizes curbing migration over fostering development, critics say.
AfricaLink on Air - 12 April 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari succession battle heightens as Nigerians list their priority areas
Somalia at risk of looming famine, UN agencies warn
Officials say an ongoing drought in the country is the worst in a decade.
South Africa: Scores killed in flooding in KwaZulu-Natal
Floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rain have caused widespread damage around the port city of Durban.
Why Africa is home to the world's 'worst airports'
Airlines are going through turbulent times flying to Liberia and other African countries.
How the EU spent billions to halt migration from Africa
The European Union set high goals with its Emergency Trust Fund for Africa. DW examines whether the EUTF achieved them.
AfricaLink on Air - 11 April 2022
Groundswell of tension in South Africa's crime-ridden townships as locals protest against undocumented migrants
Ukraine: African students face Russian missiles and racism
Africans fleeing Ukraine say they are up against Russian missiles and racism on trains, in refugee camps and via Airbnb.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
On this Eco Africa: Making art from animal bones in Kenya and helping restore Tanzania's soil through reforestation.
Not afraid of rising sea levels on Ile-de-Sein
Most residents of Ile-de-Sein say there is nothing that would make them leave their home despite rising sea levels.
Why are cities around the world sinking?
Coastal cities are being battered by storms and floods as sea levels rise. But climate change is only half the story.
Netflix's African reality series fails to impress
Tobore Ovuorie
African celebs are sandwiched in a glossy-but-gossipy reality show with disturbing narratives, writes Tobore Ovuorie.
Cabo Verde fights to save red-billed tropicbirds
Could new data on the habits of the migratory birds help us understand the health of the ocean?
Africa eyes the global cannabis market
Africa's rapidly growing cannabis industry could soon supply the entire world.
Should churches be regulated to protect the vulnerable?
Listen to how the debate went down!
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
Millions of young Kenyans are trapped in a debt cycle. Is there a way out? DW's Edith Kimani is in Nairobi to find out.
West Africa food insecurity at worst level in 10 years
Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have left millions in urgent need of food.
Can Africa bridge the gas gap in Europe?
Gas-producing countries in Africa could benefit from the energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine.
Protecting southern Africa's pangolins
Meet the organizations trying to safeguard pangolins, the world's most trafficked mammal.
Pangolin poaching in South Africa
With pangolin populations dwindling in Asia, traffickers are now targeting Africa.
Building a skilled workforce in Rwanda
After studying abroad in the US, Allen Kendunga has returned home to Rwanda to help tackle the issue of unemployment.
Activists slam Europe for dumping on Africa
Activists in Africa are concerned about how fast the continent has become a dumpsite for European consumer waste.
Increased social media use puts African leaders on edge
Social media is enabling Africans to actively engage in participatory governance, but their leaders are kicking back.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
On this Eco Africa: Kenya's wildlife census and a second-hand market full of clothes waiting for new owners in Cairo.
Kenya's 2021 wildlife census
A wildlife census in Kenya shows success in the protection of some species while others are in more danger than ever.
Giving second-hand clothing a new life
In Egypt, an artist buys old clothes at markets and paints designs on them to give them a new and unique look.
Can bitcoin be made sustainable?
Some companies are using bitcoin mining to clean up toxic waste. Can bitcoin really be "greened up"?
Climate education in Ghana
Ghana has joined a small club of countries that have integrated climate change into official school education programs.
East Africa faces hunger crisis
Aid organizations are warning of a catastrophe in East Africa if urgent action is not taken against looming starvation.
Are Nollywood films fueling ritual killings in Nigeria?
Listen to what Nigerians and Malawians had to say on the topic.
Crowd-farming sprouts in Nigeria
Rebecca Amoo has made it easier than ever to become a farmer — with a swipe of your finger instead of a shovel.
Street Debate: Breaking free from the debt cycle
Millions of young Kenyans are trapped in a debt cycle. Is there a way out? Edith Kimani is in Nairobi to find out.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
On Eco Africa: Rwanda's policy to tackle feed shortages and Mauritania's plans to increase renewable energy production.
Keeping lowland gorillas safe from disease
Researchers want to prevent the transmission of diseases like Ebola and COVID-19 to lowland gorillas in Congo.
Paving the way for Mauritania's renewables exports
Mauritania plans to boost its green energy production and even export it.
Why Africa prints money in Europe
At least 40 African countries have their currencies printed in Europe, raising questions about their self-sufficiency.
Robert Koch's dubious legacy in Africa
During his time of medical research in Africa Robert Koch did experiments on humans that cost lives.
Africa grapples with climate finance issue
As the continent waits on a $100 billion pledge, lack of expertise on the ground has stalled vital adaptation projects.
Nairobi security business empowers women
Nairobi-based Patricia Gakii launched a business to help women defend themselves — both physically and in cyberspace.
COVID: South Africa loosens restrictions amid falling cases
South Africa has eased rules on travel, while Shanghai is reporting record COVID-19 cases. DW has the latest.
Guinea: Military junta stokes nerves of mining sector
The military junta's unyielding approach toward a major iron ore project could be doing more harm than good.
World in Progress: The fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine
In addition to the toll the fighting has taken on people in Ukraine, the UN and aid organizations have started sounding the alarm about how Russia's war will affect world hunger — Ukraine and Russia are two of the world's top crop producers. DW speaks to Martin Rentsch who works for the UN's World Food Program in Berlin. How bad is the humanitarian situation in Ukraine right now?
Oscars: Where are the African films?
In nearly 75 years, the Oscar for best international film has only gone to an African production three times. Why?
War pushes up price of wheat
The war could lead to hunger in developing countries. Ukraine and Russia are major wheat exporters.
The long agony of applying for a passport in Africa
It can take months to get a new passport in many African countries — often because there aren't enough blank books.
Can Africa supply Europe's energy demand?
Africa has abundant reserves, but experts say the continent's energy sector needs urgent reforms and help.
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