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A protester gestures while showing a bullet as others in the back join in.

Kenya anti-tax protests: Where do things go from here?

PoliticsJune 28, 2024
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June 27, 2024

Sudan hunger spreads to capital and former breadbasket

June 27, 2024

Kenya police set up roadblocks as more protests loom

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Reports & Analysis

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AfricaLink News: 28 June 2024

AfricaLink News: 28 June 2024

EU leaders back Von der Leyen for second term ++ Iran votes ++ South African Parliament to reopen on July 18
PoliticsJune 28, 202403:08 min
Afrimaxx | Chuma Anagbado | Blockchain

A canvas for human-wildlife conflict

A canvas for human-wildlife conflict

Nigerian artist Chuma Anagbado offers a new perspective on human-wildlife conflict.
ArtsJune 28, 202404:06 min
Warren Meko and Prince Mekko sit on chairs in front of a house looking stylish

South African twins give township Afropunk a luxurious twist

South African twins give township Afropunk a luxurious twist

The Meko twins use luxurious leather to create their unique Afropunk designs born out of South Africa's townships.
LifestyleJune 28, 202406:04 min
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Come on a food adventure in Congo's capital, Kinshasa

Come on a food adventure in Congo's capital, Kinshasa

Kinshasa has some of the best street food in Africa. Join DW as we uncover the secrets of the city's favorite dishes.
LifestyleJune 28, 202405:18 min
Afrimaxx | Girley Jazama

The woman to bring Namibia's colonial past to the screen

The woman to bring Namibia's colonial past to the screen

Girley Jazama is a name that stands out in the world of cinema.
FilmJune 28, 202404:09 min
People hold banners in support of LGBTQ rights in Windhoek, Namibia,

Namibia strikes down laws criminalizing gay sex

Namibia strikes down laws criminalizing gay sex

A high court said banning the so-called sodomy and unnatural sexual acts was unconstitutional.
Human RightsJune 27, 202401:41 min
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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?
June 28, 202426:37 min
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Shadows of German colonialism

DW's new series on how German colonialism shaped modern-day Africa and what Africans think of Germany's colonial legacy.
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Ugandan artist uses paintings to end stigma on vitiligo

A 27-year-old Ugandan artist aims to shatter stigma around vitiligo, a skin condition that causes loss of pigmentation.
SocietyJune 25, 202401:30 min
An African woman carries the flag with the rainbow colors with the slogan: Support Namibian LGBTQ Rights.

Namibia: Major win for LGTBQ+ community

A Namibian court has overturned an anti-gay law. But members of the LGTBQ+ community still live in danger.
Human RightsJune 21, 2024
A woman stands holding her baby while she waits in a long line of other women

Sudan siege bears hallmarks of brutal Darfur war

DW spoke to civilians trapped in Sudan's besieged city of El Fasher amid attacks by the Rapid Support Forces.
ConflictsJune 19, 2024
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A herd of camels sits on the desert sand, as an iron ore train passes in the background

Sahara Express a 'lifeline' for Mauritania

Traders, families, goats, camels and thousands of tons of iron ore roll through one of the world's most remote regions.
TravelJune 26, 202407:07 min
Musician Zabda performing on his guitar for a group of school kids

Burkina Faso musicians helping to beat plastic pollution

A singer and his band are raising their voices to boost awareness about plastic pollution in Ouagadougou.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 24, 202404:46 min
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Cold air and music: One Angolan woman's two passions

Young Angolan Rosa Antonio repairs air-conditioning units, but has a musical career.
SocietyJune 19, 202401:16 min