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Ethiopia's Tigray war survivors hope for a better future

Human RightsJune 17, 2024
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June 17, 2024

South Africa: Zuma's MK party to join opposition alliance

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Russia's military presence in Sudan boosts Africa strategy

Russia's military presence in Sudan boosts Africa strategy

Sudan and Russia have reportedly agreed to establish a Russian navy base near Port Sudan, on the Red Sea.
PoliticsJune 16, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa, wearing a black suit, raises his hand to be sworn into the National Assembly.

South Africa unity government: A new political era dawns

South Africa unity government: A new political era dawns

Analysts see the new unity government comprising the ANC and the opposition DA as a chance to stabilize the country.
PoliticsJune 14, 2024
Demonstration in response to the ongoing civil war in Sudan, which has now surpassed the one-year mark.

Why is the world ignoring the Sudan civil war?

Why is the world ignoring the Sudan civil war?

It's been classified as one of the world's worst crises. But aid organizations say the Sudan war is being overlooked.
ConflictsJune 14, 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the first sitting of the National Assembly following elections.

AfricaLink News: 14 June 2024

AfricaLink News: 14 June 2024

South Africa reaches deal on unity government +++ NATO to take up military deliveries to Ukraine
PoliticsJune 14, 202403:13 min
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Ivory Coast combats child labor for chocolate

Ivory Coast combats child labor for chocolate

Ivory Coast has made major strides in eliminating child labor, especially in the cocoa industry.
SocietyJune 13, 202401:38 min
Caroline Ikendi holds one of her twins and a bottle with donated milk. Close to them sits a young woman with a little girl on her lap.

In Uganda, breast milk group gives lifesaving help

In Uganda, breast milk group gives lifesaving help

In Uganda, a growing community of mothers is giving hope to parents unable to provide breast milk for their newborns.
HealthJune 13, 202402:45 min
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Remembering South Africa's Soweto youth uprising

DW's Nontokozo Mchunu, Dr. Thapelo Tselapedi, and correspondent Jean Marie Ngong Song, discuss youth's role in politics.
June 14, 202426:43 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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Joint efforts needed to combat disinformation

Fake news is fueling anti-democratic forces around the world, says global report.
TechnologyJune 13, 2024
Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in the Niger in 2022.

Benin-Niger oil export row flares again

Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered an oil terminal illegally.
PoliticsJune 12, 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sits in front of a giant image of himself smiling.

South Africa: Pros and cons of a national unity government

The ANC has suggested a national unity government after recent elections. Would that even work in the fractured nation?
PoliticsJune 11, 2024
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Skipping rope in Nigeria spurs philanthropy

A community in Nigeria's Kano state is using the activity of skipping rope to raise funds for vulnerable people.
SportsJune 13, 202401:29 min
A white plate holding six fried pastries, dusted with shaved coconut

What's the secret of South Africa's sweet treat koesisters?

For many South African locals, this fried dough is way better then doughnuts.
LifestyleJune 12, 202405:10 min
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Elephants may have names for each other: study

Researchers have said the animals communicate using unique calls — low rumbles that can be heard across great distances.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 10, 202402:08 min