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Egypt's ties with Israel hit 45-year-low

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Israel to respond to Rafah genocide charges at ICJ

South Africa asks ICJ to halt Israel's Rafah offensive

UN says Sudan faces 'inferno of brutal violence,' famine

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Nigeria Änderung der Wähung Naira

Nigeria Änderung der Wähung Naira

Can a new currency help fight against inflation?

Can a new currency help fight against inflation?

Zimbabwe and Nigeria recently introduced new currencies to help fight inflation. But does it really work?

An array of election posters from various political parties are displayed on poles in Pretoria, South Africa

An array of election posters from various political parties are displayed on poles in Pretoria, South Africa

South Africa election 2024: What's at stake?

South Africa election 2024: What's at stake?

For many voters, the polls offer another shot at restoring hope in South Africa's democracy.

A presenter dressed in black stands superimposed on a photo of flooding in Africa

A presenter dressed in black stands superimposed on a photo of flooding in Africa

What are the key lessons from East Africa's floods?

What are the key lessons from East Africa's floods?

Experts have warned African governments to establish urgent proactive actions as climate-related disasters intensify.

Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in Gaya, Niger, in October 2022

Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in Gaya, Niger, in October 2022

Benin gives green light for Niger's oil exports to China

Benin gives green light for Niger's oil exports to China

After Benin blocked crude oil exports for months, a tense standoff appears to have been resolved with China's mediation.

Ivory Coast's largest city has experienced rapid growth, sparking evictions and leaving thousands homeless.

Ivory Coast's largest city has experienced rapid growth, sparking evictions and leaving thousands homeless.

Ivory Coast: Abidjan developing rapidly, but at what cost?

Ivory Coast: Abidjan developing rapidly, but at what cost?

Ivory Coast's largest city has experienced rapid growth, sparking evictions and leaving thousands homeless.

Nigeria | Hausa Alphabet

Nigeria | Hausa Alphabet

Nigerian man creates new Hausa language script

Nigerian man creates new Hausa language script

Yusuf Zakariya Alkanawi has created a new script for the Hausa language different from Ajami and Latin.

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Sithembile Mbete explains why every single South African vote matters.

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Kariya Mohamed Abbakar, a 50 year old woman at her shelter in the Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDP), Darfour, Sudan

Kariya Mohamed Abbakar, a 50 year old woman at her shelter in the Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDP), Darfour, Sudan

Sudan: Dire situation in Darfur likely to spur revenge

The ongoing siege on the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in Darfur may end in bloodshed and revenge.

A motorbike driver passes in front of campaign posters of Chad's presidential candidates in N'Djamena

A motorbike driver passes in front of campaign posters of Chad's presidential candidates in N'Djamena

Chad election: Disillusionment high among voters

Chadians head to the polls on Monday to end three years of transition government. But hopes for renewal are dim.

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A rusted China-flagged boat

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.

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Shadows of German colonialism banner with a German military helmet and a map highlighting Benin, Cameroon, Namibia and Tanzania

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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A close-up of hands playing a guitar-like instrument

Congo: Kinshasa band rocks with recycled instruments

In Kinshasa, a piece of trash can become a musical instrument for the electro-rock trio Kin'Gongolo Kiniata.

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A yellow drone flies above a field and trees

How Ghana is using AI to improve food security

Artificial intelligence is helping Ghanaian farmers in the country's east fight crop disease and boost yields.

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A young woman takes a selfie in front of a waterfall

Eswatini has plenty for adventurous travelers

Host and influencer Bello Nkosi shares her top five must-do experiences in the mountain kingdom.

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