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South Africa: Spanish tourist trampled by elephant herd

Nature and EnvironmentJuly 9, 2024
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July 10, 2024

South Africa: 12 schoolchildren and driver killed in crash

July 8, 2024

Kenya court finds killing of Pakistani news anchor unlawful

July 8, 2024

Kenya: Alleged starvation cult leader goes on trial

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Reports & Analysis

The Cape Verde market where African cultures meet

The Cape Verde market where African cultures meet

Sucupira market in Cape Verde largest houses traders from around West Africa.
CultureJuly 10, 202401:06 min
DW - Global Us | Basketball players on a court in South Sudan

Ambitious goals: Basketball in South Sudan

Ambitious goals: Basketball in South Sudan

For many young people in South Sudan, basketball offers hope of a better life.
SportsJuly 10, 202406:38 min
Migrants crossing the Sahara desert into Libya on a truck

AfricaLink News: 09 July 2024

AfricaLink News: 09 July 2024

Algeria: 14 people found dead in Sahara Desert +++ Trial of doomsday cult leader starts in Kenya +++
MigrationJuly 9, 202402:41 min
Turtles in Tunisia are transferred to their new home

Rehousing Tunisia's threatened freshwater turtles

Rehousing Tunisia's threatened freshwater turtles

Threatened turtles are dying in Tunisia's dried up Menzel Temim reservoir. Imed Kacem is fighting to save them.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 9, 202402:26 min
People sit under straw coverings next to fruits and vegetables in South Sudan

South Sudan's economy on the brink of collapse

South Sudan's economy on the brink of collapse

South Sudan achieved much since it became independent on July 9, 2011. But it still faces formidable obstacles.
BusinessJuly 9, 202400:47 min
Lenna Bahule adjusts her microphone on stage

Mozambican singer-songwriter Lenna Bahule, purely a cappella

Mozambican singer-songwriter Lenna Bahule, purely a cappella

Mozambican singer-songwriter Lenna Bahule makes music without musical instruments.
CultureJuly 9, 202401:43 min
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What does independence really mean in Africa today?

Independence evokes profound emotions, yet rarely has it delivered on the jubilation from an economic standpoint.
July 9, 202428:37 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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Three men wear traditional Maasai cloth and holding wooden cattle herding sticks.

Tanzania pushing out Maasai to attract rich tourists

Tanzania's government is expanding its nature preserves but in doing so it is displacing Maasai herders from their land.
PoliticsJuly 5, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands with heads of state and government of African countries, as well as the heads of the EU, for a photo at the "Compact with Africa" in Berlin, Monday Nov. 20, 2023

What does the West invest in Africa?

Despite its dwindling influence the West still invests in Africa. Others are catching up. Can Africa win this race?
BusinessJuly 5, 2024
A Sudanese woman turns her back to the camera in a refugee camp in Chad

Rape is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan

Widespread sexual violence is reported by many women and children who have sought safety in neighboring Chad.
Human RightsJuly 2, 2024
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Young Nigerians 'plogging' to clean up environment

In Nigeria, "plogging" — a combination of jogging and litter picking — is rapidly gaining popularity.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 4, 202400:59 min
Farmer Omitu Bushura harvests worm poop to fertilize her crops

Ethiopian farmers see value in worm compost

Farmers in southern Ethiopia are making compost with the help of earthworms. After initial resistance, it's catching on.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 2, 202404:30 min
A woman in a flowing white gown with long hair sings on a darkened stage

Soprano Pretty Yende goes from small town to world stage

This South African soprano sang at the coronation of Charles III, and is in demand on stages around the world.
MusicJune 30, 202405:29 min