How hard are USAID cuts hitting Africa’s healthcare?
The pan-African NGO Amref Health Africa, which trains specialists and provides medical care to almost 20 million people a year, lost 20% of its budget primarily due to the US cuts. In…
What will Pope Leo XIV mean for Africa?
As the world woke up in a new papal era, the Catholic faithful across Africa joyfully welcomed the election of Leo XIV. We unlock the African perspective with Father Henry Chukwujekwu from…
Ghanaians tricked into leaving Africa to fight Russia’s war
A group of Ghanaians who say they were duped into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war are now pleading for help. The young men say they signed up for jobs in…
Lights, camera, Africa: Acclaimed actress Aïssa Maïga on the festival circuit
Lagos meets Paris. From May 7 to 11, The NollywoodWeek Film Festival is back in the French capital for its 2025 edition. This year, the festival is under the patronage of acclaimed…
Papal choices: It’s all about a name!
As Catholics wait with bated breath for the name of the next pope, we take a look at what’s behind a pontiff’s name. From where the tradition came from, to the most…
Will the next pope be from Africa?
It's very possible the next pope could be from Africa, where the Catholic Church continues to add millions of members. Cardinal Ambongo is a leading candidate, hailing from the Democratic Republic of…
Africa reels from Trump Tariffs
Trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration continue to send shockwaves across the world. We get reactions from Lesotho, which fears the 50 percent tariff could be a death blow to its…
Trump slaps tariffs on Africa: 50% on Lestho, 30% on South Africa
US President Donald Trump has called tariffs the "most beautiful word" in the dictionary. Some African countries might disagree. Lesotho was slapped with the White House's highest tariff rates in a list…
China-Africa tariff exemptions: Why is Nigeria excluded?
Nigeria is urging China to remove trade tariff in extension to the gesture given to 33 other African countries, stating that the move will deepen economic cooperation and boost trade in areas…
What is the AGOA US-Africa trade program?
With the US threatening to sever vital trade ties, South African businesses are on edge. Should Africa's most industrialized economy prepare for a major economic and trade shake-up?…
Checking facts and building trust in Burkina Faso
DW Akademie and Fasocheck believe that access to reliable, verified information strengthens democracy and transparency. This is why fact checking stories that impact people’s everyday lives and livelihoods is critical.…