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What are the implications of Amazon's South Africa launch?
Not everyone is excited, as there are fears it could also lead to the collapse of local online retailers.
South Africa: survivor found 5 days after building collapse
The Monday collapse killed 13 people, 39 of the 81 on site at the time are still missing.
How big is Africa's film industry?
African cinema is booming in recent years. Nollywood reigns as the second-largest film industry globally, boasting a $1.2 billion annual revenue. But Ghallywood is rising in Ghana, while South Africa has long produced award-winning films, from Sarafina! to Tsotsi, an Oscar winner in 2006, to sci-fi thriller District 9.
The dark side of Nollywood
Nollywood, Nigeria's booming film industry, has been struggling with a dark side exposed by the tragic death of an actor
Becoming a movie star
We meet award-winning Kenyan actor Justin Mirichii to find out what it really takes to become a movie star.
Making Nigeria's popular web series 'Jagaban'
Richard and Miracle Nkanta reveal their relentless movie making efforts, and what it took to make "Jagaban" a success.
Hakeem Onilogbo: Nollywood's special effects master
Hakeem Onilogbo has made Nollywood shine with his special effects expertise, which has won him praise and admiration.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
Grab your popcorn and strap in for an episode on Africa’s thriving movie business! We meet Nollywood’s special effects master, Hakeem, and Ghanaian skit-king Jeffrey Nortey. We also join the creators of Nigeria’s Jagaban web series on set, and find out how African actors, film producers and industry insiders are adapting to the fast-changing movie business.
The US-Africa busines scene
The US Chamber of Commerce just hosted a major Africa business forum in Texas
Meet Stacey-Lee May, the queen of smoke
Before spinning became legalised, it was mainly known for gangsterism. But she turns the wheels.
Chad presidential election: Junta chief Deby declared winner
His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty.
Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine
AI helps farmers boost yields. Shea butter empowers women. Solar power on balconies. And a new gaming app.
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr. Thursday , May 9, 2024
It's boom time in Cameroon - but crisis in Ghana: What does the price of cocoa in West Africa mean for the chocolate the world craves? Plus: Will the result be democracy, or more dynasty? Chadians vote in their first presidential elections since their ruler seized power - and the region was shaken by a rash of military takeovers. And, we talk to the Cameroonian innovator Contimi Kenfack Mouafo.
South Africa: Dozens missing days after building collapse
Twenty-nine workers have been pulled out of the rubble alive. Six, however, have life-threatening injuries.
Are African mafia ruining the name of migrants in Europe?
Who are the Black Axes and how wide is the web of African organized crime in Europe?
Romanian startup boosts sustainable online shopping
Online shopping generates tons of waste. This Romanian startup has devised a returnable and reusable packaging solution.
Mushroom farming flourishes in Rwanda
Mushroom cultivation is low-cost and sustainable. We visit a farm in Rwanda.
Senegal revives interest in traditional tapestries
Thanks to new activities and partnerships, the 1960s art of tapestry production has been rekindled in Thies.
Can Kenya fund doctors' demands for better woking terms?
Kenya's healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job in March.
Why Europe still has not returned colonial-era loot
Is the United Kingdom's loaning of colonial-era loot back to Ghana enough?
The quest to understand jellyfish
Scientists in South Africa are intensifying their research into jellyfish.
DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo 2nd, May, 2024
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo accuses tech giant Apple of building its flagship products using illegally-acquired 'blood-minerals' in a trade which he alleges Rwanda is facilitating.
Why managing Africa's natural disasters is taking on urgency
Africa is particularly vulnerable to suffering natural disasters, such as floods, severe storms and droughts.
Chinese fishing fleets in Indian Ocean accused of abuses
A recent investigation has revealed how China's distant-water fishing fleet commits environmental and labor abuses.
How foreign fishing vessels destroy coastal livelihoods
Overfishing off Africa's coastlines by foreign vessels is pushing coastal communities to their limits.
Al-Hilal hope move to Tanzania inspires war-torn Sudan
With Sudan devastated by civil war, the country's biggest football club, Al-Hilal, announced they will play in Tanzania.
Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle
Pencils made from newspapers, Zulu culture in the skies and a second life for clothes.
Why a free press in Africa is vital for development
Press freedom isn't just a democratic principle. Observers say it's a non-negotiable catalyst for Africa's development.
How can Africa prepare for natural disasters?
A deadly heatwave in Mali killed hundreds in April and Kenya, Burundi and Tanzania experienced devastating floods.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Understanding jellyfish and celebrating oysters! And how mushrooms are boosting livelihoods in Rwanda.
Is South Africa suffering from an epidemic of gun violence?
South Africa has one of the world’s highest murder rates. What role does gun violence play in that and why?
Benin: A tourism destination like no other
From the vibrant city of Cotonou to the water village of Ganvie, there's a lot to discover in Benin.
Ghana’s Eco Hospital helps patients heal
The Eco Hospital in Wa in northwestern Ghana uses the healing power of nature to treat patients.
Africa's striking health workers
From Zimbabwe to Kenya, African nations have experienced strikes by health workers. What forces them to down tools?
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
In Tanzania, the heartland of Swahili, we ask how we can promote local languages while staying ahead in the world.
South Africa's apartheid-era victims demand reparations
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, dozens of protesters have set up camp in Johannesburg, demanding reparations.
AfricaLink on Air — 30 April 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto to hold an emergency cabinet meeting today to discuss measures to mitigate
West Africa: The election cyber troops sowing disinformation
Fact-Check Ghana's Kwaku Krobea Asante explains how trolls target elections and how his organization tackles it.
Loneliness is not 'just a first world problem'
We know people get lonely — COVID lit a loneliness epidemic. But we don't know enough to help people in poorer regions.
Tunisia’s olive farmers adapt to extreme weather
Tunisian olive farmers are switching to new irrigation techniques and organic farming methods.
Overfishing and pollution: Threats to Gambia’s blue economy
A coastal community in The Gambia faces the dual threat of overfishing and industrial pollution.
Making Zanzibar's famous spices more sustainable
The island of Zanzibar is known for its spice production. Some locals are trying to work in a more sustainable way.
AfricaLink on Air - 26 April 2024 - Story of The Week
South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy. The ANC faces lchallenges.
South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy
South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy with a ceremony in Johannesburg.
South Africa: 30 years after apartheid
Under apartheid, South Africa segregated black South Africans from white. The first free elections were held in 1994.
Kenya: Severe floods displace victims amid shock and fear
Over 70 people in Kenya and more than 200 across East Africa have died in floods following weeks of monsoon rains.
Pitika Ntuli: Art against apartheid
Art was a coping mechanism for South African artist Pitika Ntuli, who spent most of his life fighting against apartheid.
30 years on, South Africa's dream of unity lies shattered
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society.
Ndumie's vision for South Africa: To love and to let love
Ndumie Funda fought apartheid in her youth. Today, she continues to confront hatred in South Africa — against lesbians.
El Nino climate pattern intensifies in East Africa
Millions have been displaced due to widespread flooding, with entire areas in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania under water.
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