Officially, the floating Lagos slum of Makoko does not exist. It does not appear on any city planning documents or maps. But that is about to change, thanks to a team of local volunteers and South Africa-based NGO Code For Africa. Using geolocalising technology, they navigate the waterways of this floating slum to create a map that they hope will improve the lives of those living here.

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country with a matching appetite for meat. Semi-nomadic herers from 10 different countries drive their herds hundreds of kilometers to sell their animals to eager Nigerians.

Christmas maybe a couple of weeks away, but it’s never too early to prepare for one of the busiest periods of the year. Here is a list of things to do to get ready for Christmas.⁣

The "Sexual Offender Register" will contain the names of all those prosecuted for sexual violence in Africa's most populous nation since 2015. The record will be available online to better help the public, state bodies, and police conduct background checks and identify repeat offenders.

Many German businesses are reluctant to invest in Africa. But a new African business index might help build trust and foster better business relations.

Across Africa: South Africa's cartoonist Zapiro honoured with the top award in France

At a meeting in Berlin, African leaders will discuss the state of the 'Compact with Africa' project with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. So far, it has fallen short of expectations.

As governments across Africa continue to introduce internet policies that hurt connectivity rates and stifle freedom of expression, an increasing number of digital rights activists and organizations are fighting back.

This renewed Russia-Africa partnership could become another debt trap for Africa. African leaders should tread with caution signing nuclear power deals with their newfound friend – Vladimir Putin, says DW's Isaac Mugabi.

Descent-based slavery in Mali and the African migrants stranded in Mexico

The huge dearth infrastructure poses a major challenge to sub-Saharan Africa’s development. As populations grow and investments increase, the pressure on existing infrastructure is worsening.

Russia in Africa: What's behind Moscow's big return to the continent?