14 Chibok girls now mothers

The young Nigerian is one of the few females to work in the traditionally male-dominated industry of woodwork. She shows off her skills, creativity, and determination needed to make it in a field that was once off-limits.

It's the most popular genre of music for the under 35s yet why do so many female rappers have yet to get a break? We meet those in France seeking to make sure all have fair access to getting their music heard. Annette Young talks to Shakira Walters from Girls of Grime, an UK collective promoting the work of female rappers, about how the time has come to hand the mic over.

The artist's vividly painted and voluptuous sculptures of women are only part of a trailblazing oeuvre ahead of its time, writes DW's Brenda Haas.

At the European Games in Krakow, Poland, boxer Cindy Ngamba stands out as one of the four athletes representing the Refugee Team. She was born in Cameroon but now has refugee status in the UK. She dreams of representing Team Britain at the Olympics.

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Nike Art Gallery in Lagos is a hub for Nigerian and African art, showcasing a diverse range of works. With its exceptional exhibitions, the gallery and its founder, Mama Nike, have made an impact on the global art scene.

The Central African Republic is confident that its July 30 referendum will go ahead. Russia's Wagner mercenaries have been contracted to provide security. Analysts consider this an overt act of political interference.

Wiesmann is known for combining German engineering and design with British style, but the automaker hasn't released a new model for almost a decade. That's until Project Thunderball, a new EV that signifies the company's re-entry into the market.

Chess is growing in popularity in countries on the African continent, like Nigeria. DW caught up with one young player who is sharing her passion for the game to inspire others in her community to play. DW's Olisa Chukwumah reports from Lagos.

Thailand's former prime minister is coming home after 15 years of self-imposed exile. Can he help break the stalemate between progressive parties and junta allies? Or will he make the political crisis worse?

The billionaire said it was due to a medical examination, but with a constitutional ruling set for August 16, he may be waiting it out after 15 years in self-exile following corruption charges in 2007.

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers took over the capital Kabul on August 15, 2021. A Taliban spokesperson denied the group was anti-woman in comments to DW, while the UN has accused it of gender apartheid.