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Solar-powered irrigation transforming life in northern Ghana
Solar power is boosting dry‑season harvests, reducing migration while strengthening local livelihoods and food security.
Africa urges restraint as US-Israel strikes escalate in Iran
African capitals are divided — some denounce the attacks, others warn Iran against retaliating against Gulf partners.
AfricaLink News: March 2
African nations urge calm amid US-Israel war with Iran +++ Global air travel disrupted
Malawi bans dual jobs for health workers
DW's Eddy Micah Jr speaks with health analyst Maziko Matemba and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha in Malawi.
Corruption and civil engagement
Young Africans confront corruption and find new ways to navigate broken systems.
Africa in her heart: Designer Tola Ojuolape
Tola Ojuolape blends bold African heritage with modern design.
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.
AfricaLink News: February 27
Nigeria: Why opposition leaders reject electoral reforms +++ First UN aid flight lands in Sudan capital since war began
Afrimaxx: Style, spirit & sustainability
At Afrimaxx Style, Spirit & Sustainability meet.
A look behind Simphiwe Dana's hits
Take a look beyond the hits of Simphiwe Dana's journey in South African music.
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.
DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 26 February 2026
The US is reshaping its global health policy, and Africa is feeling the impact. Seventeen countries, including Kenya and Nigeria, have signed new US healthcare deals tying funding to concessions. A Kenyan court has halted their deal, while Zimbabwe's goverment has rejected the option outright, risking vital HIV treatment support.
Clean energy brings hope to Ghana's drought-plagued north
Solar-powered irrigation is helping farmers beat the decreasing rainfall, grow more food, and secure a steady income.
How religious tolerance strengthens peace in Ghana
In Ghana, Christians and Muslims live side by side — a model of religious coexistence.
Building interreligious bridges in Jos
In Jos, Nigeria, where religious tensions remain tangible, bridge-builders work to foster interfaith understanding.
Climate‑smart noni farming thrives in Mali’s heat
The noni tree bears fruit year‑round with minimal water. Safoura Cissé is using it to build a sustainable business.
Senegal PM proposes doubling jail terms for same-sex acts
The move follows a series of arrests, including of public figures, under existing laws.
Is there really a religious 'genocide' in Nigeria?
Is faith behind the violence in northern Nigeria? Suleiman Kolo meets up with young victims in this heated debate.
China shock: Rivalry tests Merz and German economy
Merz, who is visiting China this week, is facing calls to defend German industry from intense rivalry from China.
AfricaLink News: February 23
Mugabe's son faces attempted murder charge in S. Africa +++ US counterterrorism financing official visits Nigeria
Religious tolerance in Africa: Are Christians under threat?
A closer look at faith, tolerance and interfaith cooperation across Africa.
The sound of resilience: A Nigerian DJ's journey
DJ Bankyroy is not just rocking parties: He is inspiring thousands to believe that life can begin again.
Berlinale: African films bring hopes of peace and tolerance
African filmmakers at Berlinale unveil bold stories celebrating resistance and expanding the continent's cinema.
AfricaLink News: February 20
+African push for inclusion at AI summit + SA cracks down on cyber crime + Russia denies recruiting Kenyans to fight war
Ghana's role in the new US deportation framework
Is Ghana defending sovereignty, or reshaping its role in global migration policy?
Africa’s Best Cities, Creators & Changemakers
The cleanest city in Africa, the African Beethoven and paving the way for equality with grapevines.
Somalia opens up to visitors again
Somalia’s tourism industry is slowly coming back to life after decades of insecurity.
DW News Africa with Tomi Oladipo, February 19, 2026
As Berlin hosts its annual film festival, several African films are in the Berlinale lineup. We hear from the director and a lead actress of the Nigerian feature ‘Lady’ which is being screened for the first time in Europe. Plus: Unrest grips Senegal after a wave of student protests. DW reports from Dakar as anger grows among the youth over unpaid student grants.
Kenyan fish farmers aim high with drought-beating idea
The solar-powered vertical fish farm that's producing fish sustainably in arid areas, helping to boost food security.
Africa's turning point: What awaits AU chair Ndayishimiye
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye takes over as AU Chair, facing major challenges.
South Africa mulls using military to combat organized crime
With South Africans skeptical about the president's plan, analysts say policing must be overhauled for public support.
Beyond conflict: Africa's interfaith reality
We explores how Muslims and Christians coexist in Africa, despite reports of tension.
Surfing in Liberia: Robertsport's young surfers
In Robertsport, Liberia, surfing is more than waves. It’s how a generation is moving forward.
Why visa-free travel across Africa remains a pipe dream
Ghanaian Ras Mubarak traveled across 31 African countries. We ask why African visa-free travel remains a pipe dream.
AfricaLink News: February 17
New battle over Zambian ex-leader Edgar Lungu's remains +++ Somalia and Tanzania strike border deal +++
Somaliland village turns invasive tree to its advantage
A community in drought-struck East Africa is helping to curb a rampant, non-native plant.
Accompanying migrants through the Sahara
Many Africans attempt to reach Europe via the Mediterranean, while the EU disrupts routes by outsourcing border control.
Ramaphosa optimistic despite SA's worsening crises
Despite numerous crises for South Africa, President Ramaphosa was optimisitic in in his State of the Nation address.
Creole culture in Seychelles
A young artist takes us beyond the beaches of Seychelles and into the island's hidden cultural gems.
African recruits fighting in Ukraine: Where's the AU?
Civil society groups want the African Union to take oaction to protect vulnerable Africans fighting in Ukraine.
Why is Intra-African travel so complicated?
This episode explores barriers to African travel, life on the Northern Corridor, and Liberia's rising surf generation.
AfricaLink News: February 13
Ghana moves to stabilize cocoa industry +++ South Africa's President Ramaphosa deploys army to tackle crime
How Africa sparks innovation
Innovative ideas from living on a budget, AI-infused avatars and giving children a better future.
Corruption scandal in South Africa implicates police
South Africa's latest corruption scandal involves businesspeople said to be looting the state.
South Africa: Stray dogs turned catwalk supermodels
Unwanted dogs become fashion icons in Cape Town’s most creative show.
South Africa's Ramaphosa to deploy army to combat crime
Organized crime is "the most immediate threat" to South Africa's democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
What was behind South African whistleblower's murder
In 2021, Babita Deokaran uncovered massive hospital corruption — and then was gunned down.
AU to assess its peacemaking prowess at upcoming summit
The African Union's (AU) unsuccessful peace and security initiatives will be under scrutiny at the upcoming AU summit.
AfricaLink News: February 12
Tanzania: 100 days since Samia Suluhu Hassan's election +++ South Africa: Protests outside Anglo American headquarters
DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., February 12, 2026
As South Africa confronts allegations of organized crime at the heart of the state, one whistleblower has already paid the price. We look inside a corruption crisis shaking a nation. Plus, African nations double their presence at the Winter Olympics with 14 athletes competing for medals the continent has never won. We hear from the contenders on what’s holding them back and what could change that.
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