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Novelist Elnathan John on the role of satire
Elnathan John is one of Nigeria’s most accomplished authors. His writing takes a humorous look at modern-day society.
ICYMI: Good news from around the world
A new COVID-19 test is easier to handle, and South African lions will soon be free.
COVID vaccine patent waiver push a 'wake-up call' for Africa
South African virologist Wolfgang Preiser warns many developing countries still lack facilities to produce vaccines.
African countries confront drought crisis
While Madagascar struggles to tackle a looming famine, Zimbabwe has high hopes for sustainable agriculture.
South Africa after the second pandemic wave
With another COVID-19 spike now behind it, life is starting to appear normal in South Africa.
From hunter to eco-guard in Ghana
A conservation group is showing hunters in Ghana that life is possible without killing and selling animals.
Africa's stolen treasures: Time to give them back?
The return of the Benin Bronzes: A turning point in Germany's approach to its colonial past?
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa: Making power with supersized wind turbines and using hot water in Eswatini to fight a pandemic.
Mobilizing to clean up the environment in Cyprus
Young Cypriots are showing their fellow citizens how to avoid pollution by organizing local cleanup campaigns.
Making power with supersized wind turbines
Renewable energy is in the ascendant. We visit a remarkable wind farm under construction in Germany
Africa's stolen treasures: Time to give them back?
The return of the Benin Bronzes: A turning point in Germany's approach to its colonial past?
Using hot water to fight a pandemic
A project in Eswatini is installing solar-powered water pumps to improve local hygiene and living conditions.
Aflatoxins threaten food security for millions in Africa
As the planet heats up, a type of mycotoxin called "aflatoxin" is increasingly affecting maize and peanut crops in East Africa — vital crops that hundreds millions of people on the continent depend on for nutrition and calories. If eaten, they can be deadly and lead to disease. But they aren't easy to detect.
Nigeria: Abducted college students freed
Dozens of students were grabbed from a Nigerian college in March, sparking outcry. The last of them have now been freed.
New Uganda bill signals danger for LGBT+ rights
Gay rights activists fear the bill amounts to a backdoor reintroduction of the discredited 2013 Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
Ivory Coast’s new reggae generation
A new generation of reggae artists is trying to succeed Ivorian music stars like Tiken Jah Fakoly.
World in Progress: COVID pandemic rages on
As some countries made strides in vaccinating their populations, the situation in India is looking grimmer by the day.
World in Progress: COVID-19 rages in India
The situation in India is spiraling out of control. The country now accounts for a third of global infections.
Water filters save trees in Uganda
A new filter system aims to make burning wood to boil water a thing of the past.
AfricaLink on Air - 04 May 2021
Nigeria army dismisses advice of takeover from Buhari++ Almost 5000 children separated from parents by Tigray crisis
The 77 Percent - Impact of Colonization
What impact has colonialism had in Africa? We’ll hear from some young people in Namibia and Liberia.
Africa scrambles as India vaccine export ban bites region
With India's export ban causing COVAX supplies to dry up, African countries scramble to find alternatives.
EU cancels election observation plans in Ethiopia
Elections are currently slated for June, after they were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
AfricaLink on Air - 03 May 2021
World press freedom day: DW honours an investigative journalist +++16 Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali
South Africa to crack down on captive lion breeding
Lions are frequently bred in South Africa for trophy hunting or to interact with tourists, but this is likely to change.
Somalia lawmakers reverse president term extension
The decision comes after intense fighting in the streets of Mogadishu.
Green gold: Avocado farming on the rise in Africa
In East Africa and Nigeria, avocado farmers want to enter the insatiable export market. But there are concerns.
Talking feminism in South Sudan
The Juba-based radio show Gendertalk211 tries to raise awareness and talk openly about women’s issues.
South Africa: Holding politicians to account
After a fire in an informal settlement, a South African activist confronts the minister for housing.
Zimbabwean: Using satire to address politics
The Zimbabwean comedians at Bustop TV disguise their messages in humor but that's somtimes enough to evade censorship.
Ugandan opposition supporter: 'I was beaten and detained'
A Ugandan opposition supporter exclusively tells DW how he was detained and tortured in the weeks after the election.
South Africa split over corruption probe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the ruling ANC should have done more to fight graft during Jacob Zuma's term.
Africa sounds alarm to avert Indian COVID case spike
"What is happening in India cannot be ignored by our continent," urged Africa's top disease control expert.
AfricaLink on Air - 29 April 2021
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions over corruption+++The state of Covid-19 vaccinations across Africa.
Wearable solar clothing
In Ethiopia, a student came up with a sustainable solution to have power on the go: wearable solar clothing and hats.
The architect paving the way for women with clay
Architect Anna Heriger wants to make the world better by using natural construction in her architecture.
Once a dump site, now a park
Municipal authorities in Nairobi are encouraging local residents to help reduce waste in their districts.
Smarter agriculture in Ivory Coast
Young entrepreneurs in Ivory Coast are looking for technological and sustainable solutions for better agriculture.
Preventing fires with goats in Portugal
Herders in Portugal are using goats and cattle to eat up the forests' easily flammable undergrowth.
Biden's new US-Africa policy
After Trump's tumultuous presidency, Joe Biden is returning US-Africa relations to old shared values.
The 77 Percent – Time to review Africa's anti-gay laws?
In this week’s show we follow the stories of three persons who have had a brush with the continent’s punitive gay laws.
What does freedom of speech mean to you?
How important is free speech? We talk to young people around Africa about why they think it’s important to speak up.
10 must-see African films and TV series
This year looks set to be another promising one for Africa's growing film sector.
Turning plastic waste into portraits
A Congolese artist is creating eye-catching portraits of famous people using an unusual material: discarded plastic.
West African Christians 'marginalized' during Ramadan
Upholding minorities' religious freedoms in predominantly Muslim countries can be a delicate matter.
Why France is backing Chad's new leader, Mahamat Idriss Deby
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Chad to attend former president Deby's funeral.
Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa: Ditching cars in gridlocked Cairo, turning plastic into portraits and green energy in Mali.
Solving Rwanda's water problems
A young businesswoman hopes to improve Rwanda's poor access to clean water by setting up water kiosks.
Boosting female green entrepreneurship in Germany
A women's group that supports female entrepreneurs is setting an example for ecologically minded startups.
Ditching cars for bikes in gridlocked Cairo
Activists in Cairo are trying to persuade people to ditch their cars for bikes in the gridlocked city.
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