What’s life like when you ‘japa’ to Germany?
What's life like, when you go to study or work in Europe? DW is in Hamburg to talk to young African working professionals, to find out what drew and kept these highly…
EU health agency prepares for rise in imported mpox cases
After the first reported case of mpox in Sweden, the European Union's health agency has asked member states to issue travel warnings for African countries at the center of the recent outbreak.…
Indonesia’s new capital: Costly bet or sound investment?
Nusantara is projected to cost $32 billion, and the government is hoping private investors will foot most of the bill. The new Indonesian capital is expected to be fully ready by 2045,…
Can Nigerian crocodiles solve problems?
Crocodiles aren't just predators – they're problem-solvers, some Nigerians will tell you. In the Zuru emirate of Kebbi state, the reptiles are revered and believed to be capable of granting wishes and…
Post-Hasina Bangladesh grapples with anti-Hindu violence
Since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, attacks on Hindu homes, temples and businesses are on the rise in Muslim-majority Bangladesh. The country's interim government has vowed to meet with representatives…
Far-right riots unsettle UK’s Muslim community
Far-right riots across the UK unsettle the Muslim community, with PM Keir Starmer promising strict action. Misinformation surrounding the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport had sparked far-right riots across the…
Is wealth a threat to democracy?
There are a lot of very rich people around the world, and their wealth continues to grow. And money means power – both economic and political. But does this concentration of wealth…
Donkeys indispensable part of daily life in Rann, Nigeria
Donkeys are indispensable part of life in the Rann region of Nigeria as they are used for agricultural activities, transporting goods, and as wedding vehicles, making them an integral part of the…
The rise and ruin of P-Square
Once the powerhouse duo of African music, P-Square's rise to fame was as meteoric as their eventual fall. Behind the chart-topping hits and global success, fame sowed seeds of rivalry, leading to…
Mpox: WHO director declares public health emergency
The World Health Organization's director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the recent mpox outbreak in Central Africa is a public health emergency of international concern.…