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Street Debate: Growing up in a conflict zone
We ask young people in Goma how growing up in a conflict zone has shaped their lives.
What's behind Ghana's #FixTheCountry movement?
On this week’s show we delve into this movement and what, if anything, it has prompted the government to do.
AfricaLink on Air — 07 December 2021
South Africa's President Ramaphosa hits out at the West over its response to COVID Omicron
COVID-19 Special: South Africa
South Africa: How is omicron changing the situation?
AfricaLink on Air — 06 December 2021
Incumbent Adama Barrow secures comfortable win in Gambia’s election
Weekly roundup — Where are we?
There was a LOT of news about the omicron variant last week. Which of it was relevant?
Over 100 dead after attacks in Mali, Niger
Explosions hit a UN camp and a bus in Mali while neighboring Niger saw an attack on a military base.
What 'South African' variant?
Sertan Sanderson
DW's Sertan Sanderson is tired of Africa being blamed again for emerging COVID-19 variants.
Fashion shoot gives autistic teens in Ghana confidence
The vast majority of disabled Africans is excluded from opportunities to participate in society.
South Africa shellshocked by travel bans
South Africa’s struggling economy faces further devastation as flights are grounded amid a new COVID variant.
Omicron variant upends South Africa
The new variant has come with a spike in cases. How will South Africa's hospitals — and economy — cope?
Lack of services cripples South Arican businesses
The lack of basic services in South Africa ruins local businesses. They hope for change by the ballot box.
AfricaLink on Air — 02 December 2021
Angela Merkel's mixed Africa legacy +++ Who benefits from China-Africa relations?
Is there a link between poor parenting and sibling rivalry?
Listen to what our guests in Cameroon told us
Modern slavery remains widespread around the world
Despite international efforts to abolish slavery, it is well and truly alive in certain parts of the world.
Angela Merkel leaves a mixed legacy in Africa
Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel changed Germany's direction on Africa yet critics say it wasn't enough.
AfricaLink on Air — 01 December 2021
South Africa's President Ramaphosa visits West Africa +++ Music to fight HIV/AIDS stigmatization in Uganda
Omicron news that's making everyone happy today
How the tables turn. Today we look at two new omicron developments that feel a bit too euphoric.
S. African festival halted as omicron spreads
A South African music festival was called off after one day due to the threat of the omicron variant.
How dangerous is the omicron variant?
Scientists have urged caution — but not panic — over the omicron variant. DW looks at what we know so far.
Unemployment in South Africa a big headache
Even though the South African economy is rebounding after COVID-19, unemployment remains stubbornly high.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
On this week’s 77 Percent, young people bare their teeth at Eswatini’s King Mswati III.
Converting shipping containers into beautiful homes
Nigeria’s housing deficit stands at about 22 million units. One man has an idea that could reduce this deficit.
Kenya's first female pro e-sports athlete
Sylvia Gathoni, perhaps Kenya's best-known female e-sport athlete, is winning games, hearts and minds.
How African countries tackle corruption
Africa has made strides in tackling corruption but the problem will simply not go away.
Student protests in Eswatini
When pro-reform protests were violently put down by security forces in Eswatini, the youth are angrier than ever.
Eswatini's youth has had enough of its king
In this week's Street Debate, Christine Mhundwa talks to young people about what they would like to change in Eswatini.
COVID-19 omicron variant prompts border closures
A growing number of nations are sealing their borders to stop the spread of the omicron variant. But can it work?
Who benefits from China-Africa relations?
Experts say the relationship needs to be revamped for the benefit of the people. But the ball lies in the African court.
South Africa women emerging as a continental football force
South African women's football is reaping the rewards of the country's strategy to grow the women's game.
South Africa flies 30 white rhinos to Rwanda
This was the largest single transfer of white rhinos ever undertaken. The species is threatened by illegal poaching.
COVID: Biden says omicron no 'cause for panic'
US President Joe Biden has urged people to get booster shots and wear masks indoors. DW has the latest.
COVID: What we know about the omicron variant
Where has B.1.1.529 appeared? What makes it so virulent? DW looks at what we know about the new coronavirus variant.
AfricaLink on Air - 29 November 2021
Uganda troop deployment in Congo raises concerns++South Africa slams global response to discovery of omicron variant
Omicron variant: What we (don't) know
The real-world data we have on omicron is skewed — in a lot of different ways.
Formalizing Africa's domestic workers elusive
Millions of domestic workers in Africa continue to work under sometimes appalling conditions with very little pay.
Mohamed Mbougar Sarr: Reinventing Africa
The young Senegalese winner of the 2021 Prix Goncourt award tells DW about the future he envisions for Africa.
Anger, frustration over travel restrictions
As countries rush to close their borders, South Africans in the hospitality industry fear for their future.
Spain's Canary Islands: A dangerous migrant drawcard
More and more migrants are making the dangerous cross to Spain's Canary Islands. Many drown en route.
COVID: 13 omicron cases found in the Netherlands
Dutch health authorities have found 13 cases of the omicron variant among passengers arriving from South Africa.
South Africa: 'What will my kids eat?'
The world is worried about the new COVID-19 omicron variant. People in South Africa are more afraid of new restrictions.
COVID digest: 'Pandemic reboot unlikely'
Experts remain optimistic that vaccines will still prove effective despite the threat posed by the omicron variant.
AfricaLink on Air — 26 November 2021
The new southern African COVID variant sparks a global scare +++ Kenya launches its 10-day mass vaccination campaign
EU states agree to suspend travel from southern Africa
The European Union has agreed to halt air travel from South Africa and several surrounding countries.
Germany's new Africa policy holds few surprises
Migration, development, and security are still the focus of the incoming German government's Africa policy.
New COVID variant sparks global alarm — as it happened
The World Health Organization has held talks about the new COVID variant found in South Africa.
Queer South Africa: Zanele Muholi breaks taboos
Now on show in a Berlin exhibition, South African photographer Zanele Muholi's work focuses on LGBTQ Black identities.
Using the Nubian vault to build in Mali
Entrepreneurs are using the traditional Nubian vault to create sustainable buildings the old-fashioned way.
Connecting fishing crews directly to customers
An app, developed by the NGO Abalobi, aims to put small-scale fishermen and customers in direct contact.
WHO warns of at-risk health workers in Africa
The World Health Organization has stressed the importance of vaccinating health workers in Africa. DW has the latest.
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