https://www.dw.com?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages en 2026 DW Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:29:24 GMT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:29:24 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 79643328 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cape-town-s-highway-barrier-safety-fix-or-misplaced-priority/audio-79643328?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Cape Town plans a $6m highway barrier to curb crime and save lives. Critics say the money should fund housing and sanitation. Adwoa Domena speaks with activist Nkosikhona Swaartbooi and DW’s Dianne Hawker-Kalubi. World 79619509 Fri, 9 Oct 2026 16:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-do-nigerians-attempt-world-records/audio-79619509?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss In the space of just one week in September, Nigerians challenged two Guinness World Records. What's driving the quest for global titles? AfricaLink 79565380 Fri, 9 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-s-conflict-in-tigray-what-cards-does-abiy-ahmed-still-have/audio-79565380?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Four years after a civil war in Tigray, fighting is back. This time, former enemies are joining forces against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Could Ethiopia be heading towards an even wider conflict? AfricaLink 79598541 Thu, 8 Oct 2026 15:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/are-corruption-and-over-taxation-choking-kenyan-businesses/audio-79598541?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss A new World Bank report puts the spotlight on the myriad of challenges that businesses operating in Kenya face — heavy taxation, bribery and regulatory hurdles. What reforms are needed to unlock meaningful change? AfricaLink 79583762 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 16:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/has-africa-made-english-a-measure-of-intelligence/audio-79583762?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Ghana's multilingual first lady faced an intense backlash on social media over her spoken English recently. Is the ability to master a former colonial language evidence of intelligence or fitness for public life? AfricaLink 79554685 Mon, 5 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dangote-refineries-pan-african-progress-or-monopoly-power/audio-79554685?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Aliko Dangote is reshaping Africa's energy map. Do the investments of the continent's richest businessman amount to progress for Africa or monopoly power? AfricaLink 79505607 Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-sudan-will-elections-actually-happen/audio-79505607?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss South Sudan is due to hold elections in December, but critics say political decisions favoring the ruling party are raising questions on whether the opposition can even compete. AfricaLink 79492825 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-africa-ready-for-a-humanoid-robot-revolution/audio-79492825?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss A humanoid robot named Walker E, or "Mutembei," appeared on Kenyan TV recently. Universities, schools and labs around Africa are delving into the technology that raises some deep questions. AfricaLink 79476854 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-are-weight-loss-drugs-safe/audio-79476854?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Weight-loss drugs are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa — especially the counterfeit ones. What's driving the demand, and how safe are these drugs? AfricaLink 79462399 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tanzania-can-international-recognition-save-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu/audio-79462399?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss The treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu is in its final stages. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Lissu has been nominated for the European Union's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. AfricaLink 79413452 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-in-the-new-us-kenya-rare-earths-deal/audio-79413452?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss The US plans to support development of Kenya's rare earth and niobium industries at Mrima Hill. Could the deal boost jobs and growth, or deepen Kenya's dependence on foreign partners? World 79399993 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/africa-s-push-for-a-permanent-un-security-council-seat/audio-79399993?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss African leaders at the UN General Assembly demand permanent seats on the Security Council — deciding war, peace and sanctions. How realistic is reform, and what stands in the way? World 79374239 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-killings-reignite-femicide-fears/audio-79374239?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Nine women have been found dead in Johannesburg in under two months, reigniting concerns about femicide and violence against women and girls in South Africa. World 79360364 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-s-2027-election-where-do-young-voters-stand/audio-79360364?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Youth voters helped shape Nigeria's 2023 election. With inflation, unemployment and migration reshaping priorities, are young Nigerians still engaged ahead of the 2027 vote? World 79310609 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-pushes-to-decriminalize-attempted-suicide/audio-79310609?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Nigeria is facing growing calls to decriminalize attempted suicide. What would that change mean for vulnerable people and the mental health system? AfricaLink 79293471 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-malawi-taking-a-gamble-with-its-fragile-health-system/audio-79293471?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Malawi's plan to send 500 nurses to Israel has sparked debate. Supporters say it's a chance for unemployed nurses to earn and upskill, but critics warn it could cripple the country's health system. AfricaLink 79279811 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/are-journalists-in-lesotho-safe/audio-79279811?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss In early September, Newsday editor Kananelo Boloetse was reportedly abducted, interrogated, and assaulted by unidentified men. Is the media under attack in Lesotho? AfricaLink 79261175 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-s-foreign-trader-crackdown-what-is-driving-the-policy/audio-79261175?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered all foreign nationals working in the country's retail sector to obtain or update their business licenses and work permits. What does it mean for East African Community? AfricaLink 79218147 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-children-in-cameroon-s-conflict-zones-return-to-school/audio-79218147?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss The long-running Anglophone crisis in Cameroon is still keeping many children out of school. What does it mean for their future? AfricaLink 79204859 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-a-new-map-change-how-the-world-sees-africa/audio-79204859?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss A new UN resolution calls for the use of maps that don't diminish Africa's size. What will that mean for perceptions of the continent? AfricaLink 79190282 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 14:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-kidnappings-in-nigeria-bankroll-global-terrorism/audio-79190282?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Kidnapping has become a growing business in Nigeria, with thousands abducted for ransom. Lucy Riley speaks to SBM analyst David Olujinmi and DW's Olise Chukwumah about how Nigeria's kidnapping economy funds terrorism. AfricaLink 79148525 Mon, 7 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-did-ghana-ban-raw-gold-exports/audio-79148525?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Africa's largest gold producer, wants to refine locally. What could this mean for its economy? AfricaLink 78892557 Thu, 3 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-zambia-s-hichilema-unite-a-divided-nation/audio-78892557?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term after a disputed election. With economic hardship and a weakened opposition, can he bridge deep divisions and unite Zambia? World 78771882 Wed, 2 Sep 2026 14:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-football-federation-faces-leadership-crisis/audio-78771882?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Corruption allegations, unpaid players and poor results have plunged the Nigeria Football Federation into crisis. Does the leadership walkout signal real reform or just a reshuffle? World 78620681 Tue, 1 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-africa-s-bold-ideas-become-real-change/audio-78620681?maca=en-GK-Audio-iVoox-Africalink-25707-xml-mrss Leaders and young people met at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to rethink Africa's leadership and institutions. But can ambitious ideas move beyond debate and deliver real change? World