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DR Congo conflict: Life under M23 rebel control

Weeks after M23 rebels seized Goma, residents are adjusting to a new reality. While some services continue, public support appears coerced as the...

28.02.2025 10

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Sam Nujoma battled South Africa and led a freed Namibia

Sam Nujoma, a freedom fighter and the founding president of an independent Namibia, has died. He led his country to independence from apartheid South...

10.02.2025 10

Deutsche Welle

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Power moves: the women changing Africa's leadership

From Ghana to Namibia, recent appointments of women to top political positions have been encouraging. But with more women in significant roles, are...

06.02.2025 10

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Equatorial Guinea: Sex scandal sparks debate on consent

A major leak in the small Central African nation has exposed deeper issues of consent, exploitation and public glorification of those involved. The...

11.11.2024 3

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How can Africa counter negative portrayals?

Global media often highlight conflict, poverty and corruption in Africa. But there is much more to the continent than the press portrays. An NGO is...

02.11.2024 3

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Is peace within reach 2 years after Tigray war?

November 2 marks two years since the end of the brutal conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The Pretoria agreement was meant to restore peace in...

02.11.2024 3

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Is peace within reach 2 years after Tigray war?

November 2 marks two years since the end of the brutal conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The Pretoria agreement was meant to restore peace in...

01.11.2024 3

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2 years after devastating Tigray war, is peace within reach?

November 2 marks two years since the end of the brutal conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The Pretoria agreement was meant to restore peace in...

01.11.2024 3

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How illegal mining threatens Africa's future

Illegal small-scale gold mining, or "galamsey," is devastating Ghana's environment and harming its people. Government efforts to end it fall short...

04.10.2024 30

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Illegal mining — a threat to Africa's future

Illegal small-scale gold mining, or "galamsey," is devastating Ghana's environment and harming its people. Despite the government's promises to end...

03.10.2024 4

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Why do so many young Africans want to leave their continent?

A staggering 60% of African youth are considering leaving their home countries due to corruption. Many of them believe graft leads to a downward...

07.09.2024 2

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Why do so many young Africans want to leave their continent?

A staggering 60% of African youth are considering leaving their home countries due to corruption, something many of them believe leads to a...

06.09.2024 3

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Chinese loans to Africa rise for first time in 7 years

Africa sees an uptick in Chinese loans for the first time since 2016. This comes as China seems to be looking for a more sustainable approach to...

04.09.2024 10

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Guinea stadium massacre victims find peace after 15 years

After 15 grueling years, justice has prevailed in Guinea with the conviction of ex-leader Moussa Dadis Camara. But despite the verdict, the battle...

03.08.2024 1

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Congo-Rwanda cease-fire: A lasting peace effort?

A cease-fire set to begin on August 4 has been reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda after more than two years of fighting in...

01.08.2024 6

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Africa is seeing more youth-led protests

Nigerians are gearing up for nationwide protests this week, drawing inspiration from youth-led movements that have shaken the Kenyan government and...

31.07.2024 3

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