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A young man walks along a hill overlooking Mekelle, northern Ethiopia, where uncertainty over the region's political and economic future weighs on many residents

Ethiopia's Tigray region could be on the brink of war, again

ConflictsFebruary 27, 2026
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Reports & Analysis

A modern African art installation with hanging, translucent lamps and large, vibrant paintings.

Africa in her heart: designer Tola Ojuolape

Africa in her heart: designer Tola Ojuolape

Tola Ojuolape blends bold African heritage with modern design.
LifestyleMarch 1, 202605:13 min
Südafrika Kapstadt 2024 | Lenacapavir zur HIV-Prävention am Desmond Tutu Health Foundation Standort

Zimbabwe takes a big shot toward an HIV‑free future

Zimbabwe takes a big shot toward an HIV‑free future

Zimbabwe, one of Southern Africa’s hardest‑hit countries, is taking a bold step in HIV prevention.
HealthMarch 1, 202602:41 min
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What’s really inside South Africa’s sanitary pads?

What’s really inside South Africa’s sanitary pads?

A new South African study has uncovered hormone‑disrupting chemicals in popular sanitary products and pantyliners.
HealthFebruary 28, 202604:46 min
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Nigeria

Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic in West Africa. With over 230 million people, it is Africa's most populous country. Nigeria is one of the continent's major economies and faces ongoing security challenges.

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Nigeria: Inquiry set for son of renowned writer Adichie

Nigeria: Inquiry set for son of renowned writer Adichie

The case drawn widespread attention to patient safety and medical standards in Nigeria.
SocietyFebruary 26, 2026
Cyril Ramaphosa stands behind Vladimir Putin

AfricaLink News: February 25

AfricaLink News: February 25

Nigeria denies ransom payment to Boko Haram for captives +++ Over 6 million Somalis affected by severe drought
TerrorismFebruary 25, 202604:35 min
DW | The 77 Percent | Religious Coexistence in Africa | Magazine #310

Building interreligious bridges in Jos

Building interreligious bridges in Jos

In Jos, Nigeria, where religious tensions remain tangible, bridge-builders work to foster interfaith understanding.
SocietyFebruary 25, 202604:07 min
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Is Sierra Leone's Bio the new power broker in the Sahel?

Military takeovers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have increased insecurity and drug trafficking in the ECOWAS region.
February 27, 202629:59 min
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Tandem Projekt | Healthy Me

Healthy Me, No Cap! — Season 2

Healthy Me, No Cap! is back with more health stories, hosted by Dr. Chinonso Egemba and Dr. Caroline Vundi.
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The Flip Side: A different angle on Africa's big stories

Short videos exposing the hidden angles of Africa's trending topics. Welcome to the Flip Side! We turn reporting about the continent on its head.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni address a campaign rally

Uganda: What's really at stake for Museveni's legacy

Uganda: What's really at stake for Museveni's legacy

President Museveni's slogan has been 'Protecting the gains' — but that includes the democracy built over recent decades.
PoliticsJanuary 16, 202605:03 min
A government supporter holds an image of President Nicolas Maduro during a women's march to demand his return in Caracas

US 'takeover' of Venezuela: Lessons for Africa and beyond

US 'takeover' of Venezuela: Lessons for Africa and beyond

African nations are voicing alarm after the US military operation that seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
PoliticsJanuary 8, 202604:03 min
A view of residents inspecting damaged buildings in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

Insecurity in Nigeria: Is the US helping or aggravating?

Insecurity in Nigeria: Is the US helping or aggravating?

There was praise and backlash after US airstrikes hit militant targets in Nigeria.
PoliticsJanuary 2, 202603:51 min
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In the spotlight

Caroline Mukiza, whose husband was killed on the front in the war between Russia and Ukraine, prays in a church in Kampala

How Africans are being drawn into Russia's war in Ukraine

A growing number of Africans say relatives who sought work in Russia were forced into military service in Ukraine.
ConflictsFebruary 27, 2026
A photo montage of smoke from a power station in the background, with Russian towers topped with crosses in the foreground and Putin smiling shaking a person's hand who isn't in the picture.

Beyond oil and gas: Russia's nuclear leverage explained

Russian oil and gas face sanctions, but nuclear energy is another story. DW shows how far Russia's influence extends.
BusinessFebruary 26, 2026
A barn owl can be seen from below against a dark night sky; its spread feet point directly at the camera, surrounded by its white plumage. Grasses protrude into the image at the edges.

Imperiled beauty: The best nature photos of 2026

The winners from this year's World Nature Photography Awards show the beauty of nature – and also how threatened it is.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 25, 202611 images
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Motocross rider Sechaba Chabeli sits on his motocross bike and rides up the hill.

Sechaba Chabeli's comeback at Roof of Africa motocross race

Local motocross racer Chabeli returns stronger to tackle Lesotho's fierce Roof of Africa race.
SportsFebruary 26, 202605:26 min
Actors Hiam Abbass (left) and Eya Bouteraa (right) star in the film In a Whisper, which explores themes of love and sexuality across generations and countries

Berlinale: African films bring hopes of peace and tolerance

African filmmakers at Berlinale unveil bold stories celebrating resistance and expanding the continent's cinema.
FilmFebruary 20, 2026
A young surfer enters the water with a broken surfboard in Robertsport

Surfing in Liberia: Robertsport's young surfers

In Robertsport, Liberia, surfing is more than waves. It’s how a generation is moving forward.
LifestyleFebruary 18, 202601:25 min