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DRC: Questions abound after thwarted coup – DW – 05/21/2024
In the wake of a thwarted coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the weekend, Congolese and foreign observers alike are expressing uncertainty about the future. On Sunday, the Congolese army announced that it had foiled a coup attempt in Kinshasa involving both Congolese and foreign citizens — including three US nationals and a naturalized British subject.
Ethiopia: Fighting flares in Tigray after five-month lull | DW | 26.08.2022
Ethiopians on Thursday expressed surprise at the renewed fighting between federal government forces and rebels in the country's Tigray region. "It is very shocking. Something wrong is happening right now. The Ethiopian people were waiting to know where and when the peace negotiations takes place and by whom," one male resident told DW. He is now disappointed at the turn of events and wondered why peace efforts have "turned into a war? Why is that?
Somalia - Women Struggle to Make Their Voices Heard in Politics
Although Somalia now has a quota system for female lawmakers, women are frequently held back from pursuing leadership roles due to pervasive cultural and social barriers. It's not easy being a female politician in conflict-ridden Somalia. Men have long dominated national and local leadership roles in the Horn of Africa nation, largely due to deeply ingrained traditional prejudices. Somalia has established a 30% seat quota for female lawmakers.
Space exploration could be Earth’s saving grace | DW | 01.02.2022
A bird’s eye view of the Earth could help identify the issues causing the climate crisis, space experts said at the 14th European Space Conference last week. The first time German astronaut Alexander Gerst took off into space, he was overwhelmed. He’d seen satellite photos of Earth before, but they were nothing in comparison with the real thing.
Ethiopia: More misery for millions as aid delivery halted amid looting in Tigray | DW | 10.12.2021
The United Nations has warned of increasing food insecurity for people living in northern Ethiopia after its warehouses, stocked with vital supplies, were ransacked. An estimated 9.4 million people are currently in dire need of food aid in northern Ethiopia, according to the United Nations (UN), as the ongoing Tigray conflict shows no signs of abating.
Burkina Faso caught between terror and protests for change | DW | 02.12.2021
Following protests in Burkina Faso, President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has vowed to step up the fight against terrorism. Many people feel these are empty words, and are calling for his resignation. A surge of Islamic militant violence in Burkina Faso is taking on a new dimension. The situation is particularly worrying in Nadiagou, located in the southeast, not far from the border with Benin and Togo.
Gambia Election - President Barrow's Candidacy Splits Youth Vote
As Gambians prepare to head to the polls, the youth are bitterly divided on whether President Adama Barrow should be running in the first place. On December 4, Gambian voters will head to the polls to elect a new president. The election will mark the first time voters decide since the electoral defeat of former president Yahya Jammeh in 2016 ended his 22-year dictatorship. Saturday's vote will likely set the course for democratic governance in the Gambia for the years to come.
Ethiopia: Peace increasingly elusive as violence escalates | DW | 24.11.2021
Growing pressure from the international community to end the violence is falling on deaf ears. As the conflict escalates, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed himself is now on the front lines to personally conduct war operations. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and former soldier, arrived on the front lines of the ongoing Tigray conflict on Tuesday as a government spokesperson officially announced Wednesday.
Ethiopia: US Supports African Union Peace Mediation in Ethiopia
The African Union is forging ahead with mediation talks in Ethiopia as the US warns of the potential far-reaching consequences of the conflict. But productive negotiations are still far from assured. Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta made a surprise visit to Addis Ababa on Sunday to support an African Union (AU)-led peace negotiation effort between the Ethiopian government and a coalition of opposition groups.
Tigray fighters raped, beat women in Ethiopia, Amnesty says | DW | 10.11.2021
Women interviewed by Amnesty International said they were raped and thrashed, in some cases, in front of their children. A new report says many of them were unable to get medical help after the assault. Tigray fighters raped, robbed, and beat up local women after attacking a town in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, according to a new Amnesty International report released on Wednesday. The report is the latest account of disturbing human rights abuses committed during the year-long conflict.
Who are the Tigray fighters, and why is Ethiopia at war with them? | DW | 06.11.2021
A year ago, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched a military campaign against Tigray fighters, promising a quick victory. But Tigrayans managed to turn the tide. DW explains who they are and why they're fighting. Since early November 2020, the Ethiopian government and Tigray fighters have been exchanging fire in a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and has left more than 400,000 people facing famine, according to a recent UN estimate.
Opinion: Ethiopia at risk of Balkanization | DW | 04.11.2021
Two years after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, his country is engulfed in a war with the potential to destabilize the whole region for decades to come, says DW's Ludger Schadomsky. Jeffrey Feltman's visit to Ethiopia is the West's last, desperate attempt to rescue the tottering country. The US special envoy to the Horn of Africa will try to persuade Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to agree to a cease-fire and peace talks.
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict marked by 'extreme brutality,' possible 'war crimes' | DW | 03.11.2021
The UN-led report on human rights violations in Ethiopia's Tigray holds all parties — government troops and Tigrayan forces — responsible for committing gross abuses. It even warned of possible "crimes against humanity." A long-awaited report on human rights abuses during the civil conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has revealed that all sides fighting in the conflict committed violations that may amount to war crimes.
UN says national climate targets 'fall far short' | DW | 26.10.2021
The UN's latest Emissions Gap Report shows that the world is on track for a temperature rise of 2.7 degrees Celsius this century. Ahead of next week's COP26 climate summit, it said nations must act urgently. "The heat is on" is the title of the new Emissions Gap Report published on Tuesday by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). The report analyzes the updated national climate plans — known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs) — of 120 countries.
Africa: Breast Cancer in Africa - a Growing Dilemma
As the world marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we examine the rising rates of breast cancer in Nigeria, Uganda and Malawi. Lifesaving information is often scarce and many patients lack access to adequate treatment. Thousands of people took to the streets of Abuja on Saturday to march against breast cancer. The event, dubbed #WalkAwayCancer, was organized by the Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF), one of several NGOs in Nigeria which works to raise awareness of the disease.
China: Over 100 nations to adopt 'Kunming Declaration' to boost biodiversity | DW | 13.10.2021
Amid an unprecedented extinction event, scientists have warned that protecting biodiversity is essential to protecting human life. However, experts are unsure whether China has the experience to lead a global effort. As of Wednesday, more than 100 countries have signed on to the so-called Kunming Declaration to protect biodiversity .
UN Gender Equality Forum will focus on labor, exclusion | DW | 29.06.2021
A gender equality forum is taking place in Paris 16 years after the previous such global gathering in Beijing. It is an important event, as gender equality benefits not just women, but societies as a whole. Co-chaired by France and Mexico, UN Women's Generation Equality Forum in Paris will take place from June 30 to July 2 and feature 100 discussion panels, more than 700 speakers and delegates from 150 countries.
Burkina Faso: 'Terror is a big part of the economy' | DW | 15.06.2021
Islamist militias in Burkina Faso raid villages, blackmail residents and collect money for their fight for a sharia caliphate. As the violence increases, France wants to reduce its military presence in the region. Burkina Faso recently lived through one of the bloodiest terrorist attacks in its history. On the first weekend of June, armed men attacked the village of Solhan in Yagha province in the north of the Sahel state, set houses on fire and killed at least 138 people.
Europe addresses Africa's COVID vaccine dilemma | DW | 28.05.2021
Germany's health minister, Jens Spahn, is in South Africa as part of an initiative to assist vaccine production on the continent. But improving manufacturing capacity is still a long journey. German Health Minister Jens Spahn is currently in South Africa, as part of a trip focused on assisting local coronavirus vaccine production.
Europe addresses Africa's vaccine dilemma | DW | 28.05.2021
Germany's health minister, Jens Spahn, is in South Africa as part of an initiative to assist vaccine production on the continent. But improving manufacuting capacity is still set to be a long journey. German Health Minister Jens Spahn touched down in South Africa on Friday, as part of a trip focused on assisting local vaccine production.
Tigray crisis dents Ethiopia's emerging image | DW | 27.04.2021
Fighting continues in Ethiopia, despite Ethiopia's premier Abiy Ahmed declaring victory over Tigrayan rebels in November 2020. With elections on the horizon, has the war in Tigray done more damage to Ethiopia's unity? The blunt comments by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in Ethiopia, and his references to an impending "disaster" in Tigray are a rude awakening for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
Cameroon - Is Franck Biya the President's Son and Successor?
President Paul Biya's son is making a name for himself on Cameroon's political scene. Some observers think he is being groomed to take over the job of his 88-year-old father. In recent years, the debate over who will succeed Cameroon's long-time president Paul Biya has become a point of political contention. The 88-year-old, who has held the top office since 1982, is due to end his latest term in 2025. Until recently, Biya's eldest son kept a relatively low profile.
Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan - Who Is Tanzania's New President?
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in as Tanzania's first female president following the death of John Magufuli. The former vice president may cut a different leadership figure compared to her predecessor. Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as Tanzania's president at State House in Dar es Salaam on Friday, making history as the first woman to hold the top job in the East African country. The 61-year-old's inauguration comes two days after she announced the passing of President John Magufuli.
Coronavirus: Ghana's president gets first COVID jab | DW | 01.03.2021
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo became the world's first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from Covax, a scheme to help poorer countries acquire jabs. Some 600,000 doses are set to be distributed across the country. Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday became the world's first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from Covax. It is a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations for poorer countries.
France: Meat-free school lunches in Lyon spark controversy | DW | 27.02.2021
The mayor of Lyon has told schools to stop serving meat in order to simplify and streamline lunch breaks during the lockdown. Conservative minsters are calling the decision a disgrace. Lyon is one of France's culinary hubs. It's known throughout the country for its bouchons, or traditional restaurants, serving high-end hearty fare. But now Mayor Gregory Doucet has decided that the city's schools should only serve meatless meals during lunch breaks — a sacrilege to many in this city.
Uganda Elections - Museveni Tests Patience of International Allies
After world leaders watched the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, secure a victory in the presidential election last week, questions are being raised over the international community's relations with Uganda. The international community is tightening its scrutiny of Yoweri Museveni less than a week after he won his sixth presidential term in Uganda. Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, was declared the winner of the January 14 poll with 59% of the vote against opposition leader Bobi Wine's 35%.
East Africa: Tensions Escalate Between Ethiopia and Sudan
The already-uneasy relationship between the two countries is showing signs of simmering over into protracted conflict. But how did it reach this point? Tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan continued to escalate on Tuesday, less than a week after Sudan accused an Ethiopian military aircraft of crossing into Sudan.
Global carbon emissions down by record 7% in 2020 — study | DW | 11.12.2020
Researchers say global carbon emissions dropped by an estimated 2.4 billion metric tons this year due to the coronavirus-induced lockdowns. They have also warned that the emissions may rebound once the pandemic ends. Carbon dioxide emissions in 2020 fell by 7%, the biggest drop ever, as countries around the world imposed lockdowns and restrictions on movement to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Global Carbon Project said in its annual assessment on Friday.
World food prices hit 6-year high amid COVID pandemic | DW | 03.12.2020
World food prices have risen for a sixth month in succession, hitting an almost 6-year high. A UN report said the coronavirus pandemic had proved to be major driver of food inequality. World food prices jumped to an almost six-year high in November, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. Anindex published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said that prices for several food products had risen significantly.
Oceans key to solving climate crisis, say world leaders | DW | 02.12.2020
Co-chaired by Palau and Norway, the Ocean Panel of 14 coastal nations has declared its commitment to 100% ocean sustainability by 2025 under the guise of a 'blue economy'. Covering over 70% of the earth's surface, oceans have massive unlocked potential to fight climate change, and to drive robust, sustainable economies. This is the upbeat assessment of 14 coastal and ocean nations banded under the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, or Ocean Panel.
Coronavirus: Can we make our masks fully eco-friendly? | DW | 24.11.2020
With face masks littering the environment, the search is on for sustainable solutions. Could they be recycled into new products? Or might masks made from organic materials cut pandemic pollution? Jean-Marc Neveu and Olivier Civil never expected to find themselves battling against disposable mask pollution. When they founded their recycling start-up Plaxtil in 2017, it was textile waste they set their sights on.
Ethiopia's Tigray Crisis Rages On With No End in Sight
Fresh rocket strikes from Tigrayan forces confirm the conflict between the rebels and the federal government remains hot. Both sides are standing firm, while civilians in the northern region nervously watch and wait. Tigrayan forces fired rockets into the city of Bahir Dar in the neighboring Amhara region on Friday as the federal military closes in on the Tigray capital, Mekelle. The latest attack caused no casualties or damage, the communication's office of the regional Amhara government said.
Ethiopia - a Timeline of the Tigray Crisis
Civil war, ethnic tensions, and broken promises: The ongoing power struggle between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan leaders has deep roots. February 1975: The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) is founded After Emperor Haile Selassieis overthrown in the 1974 revolution, a military junta known as "The Derg" quickly fills the power vacuum. The subsequent civil war has a devastating impact on the country, including the Tigrayan people in the north.
Cameroon - Schools Targeted in Anglophone Crisis
As Paul Biya marks 38 years in office, residents in the country's Anglophone region are struggling to come to grips with a series of brutal attacks on schools. Cameroon's volatile Anglophone region is in the midst of a surge in violence, with unidentified assailants launching a serious of attacks on schools in the past month. According to the United Nations (UN), gunmen have assaulted five schools in less than two weeks, subjecting children and teachers to torture and violence.
Africa's Quiet Cryptocurrency Revolution
Cryptocurrency transactions in Africa are growing rapidly. On a continent that already embraces mobile money, virtual currency offers advantages for a young, tech-savvy population. Africa is undergoing an economic revolution that has nothing to do with banks and despite little sign of outdated economic policies being overhauled. Monthly cryptocurrency transfers to and from Africa under $10,000 (€8,500) shot up by 55% over the past year, reaching a peak of $316 million in June.
How successful are international climate efforts? | DW | 24.09.2020
China has joined the EU in presenting new plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But are they doing enough? And how about other countries? A clock that activists in New York recently turned into a countdown for catastrophic climate change, serves as a ticking reminder of how long it will take the Earth to warm by 1.5 degrees Celsius — the level to which world leaders agreed to limit global warming when they met in Paris in 2015. Just seven years and about 100 days remain.
Why cheap groceries will hurt us all in the long run | DW | 14.09.2020
If the true environmental costs were part of the price tag, food in Germany would have to be much more expensive. Researchers have now calculated just how much more. One supermarket in Berlin is testing the waters. Roughly €3 ($3.50) for half a kilo of meat, €2 for 10 eggs and less than a euro for a liter of milk… international tourists often wonder about the cheap prices in German supermarkets. How can animal products cost so little?
Wildlife populations fell 68% since 1970: WWF | DW | 10.09.2020
The environment advocacy organization has warned of "staggering" decline in global wildlife populations. A study published alongside the report proposed radical conservation efforts to reverse the trend. The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) on Thursday said wildlife populations had declined at a staggering rate, plummeting 68% from 1970 to 2016.
Local slaughterhouses struggle to keep ethical farming alive | DW | 05.08.2020
The coronavirus pandemic has focused fresh attention on local supply chains, as well as the dangers of mass meat production. But without small-scale abattoirs, environmentally friendly farming could be at risk. At the height of the coronavirus lockdown, the Welsh high street where William Lloyd Williams' has his butcher's shop was virtually deserted. Yet Williams was inundated with customers keen to buy meat with a fully traceable supply chain.
West Africa: The Children Left Behind in West Africa's Conflict-Torn Regions
Human rights groups say children in conflict regions aren't receiving enough support. Children who have escaped from Boko Haram are treated with suspicion in Nigeria, while schools are closing in Burkina Faso. A generation of children in West Africa risk missing out on vital education and health care amid ongoing conflicts in the region, human rights organizations warn.
The children left behind in West Africa's conflict-torn regions
© Provided by dw.com Human rights groups say children in conflict regions aren't receiving enough support. Children who have escaped from Boko Haram are treated with suspicion in Nigeria, while schools are closing in Burkina Faso. A generation of children in West Africa risk missing out on vital education and health care amid ongoing conflicts in the region, human rights organizations warn.
Tanzania Under Fire From WHO for Lackluster Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Authorities in the country have been lax in issuing updates on the number of coronavirus infections, while President John Magufuli has stubbornly refused to introduce stringent measures to slow the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has chided Tanzania for its ongoing lack of cooperation and transparency in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. After four days of silence, officials released its latest update on the number of COVID-19 infections on Wednesday.
African Expats Accuse China of Xenophobic Response to COVID-19 Resurgence Fears
Africans in Guangzhou say they were forcibly evicted from their homes and refused new accommodation. After initially denying the claims, Beijing is now scrambling to mend diplomatic relations with the continent. Africans living in China's city of Guangzhou have accused Chinese authorities of discrimination after being subjected to compulsory coronavirus testing and a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Mali - Legislative Elections Hampered By Low Voter Turnout
The polls went ahead despite the unfolding COVID-19 crisis and the kidnapping of opposition leader Soumalia Cisse. A climate of fear and uncertainty meant many would-be voters chose to stay home. Few turned out to vote in Mali's long-delayed parliamentary elections over the weekend, as the country grapples with the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic, the kidnapping of main opposition leader Soumalia Cisse, and an ongoing security crisis in the state's north and central regions.
Africa: DW Africa Correspondents On Life Under the Threat of Covid-19
As the global pandemic evolves, Africa is taking measures to defend itself. We asked our correspondents across the continent of 54 nations how their countries are coping and how their own lives have been affected. Thuso Khumalo in South Africa It's day one of the lockdown in South Africa and towns already resemble ghost cities as citizens heed the government's call to stay at home. The military and the police have taken over the streets.
West Africa: Ebola-Hit West African Nations On Alert Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Memories of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia are still fresh in the minds of survivors, as concern mounts over a potential coronavirus outbreak. People in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone are ramping up preparations for a potential coronavirus outbreak, with many worried they will see a repeat of the chaos and misinformation associated with the 2014 - 2016 Ebola outbreak.
Nigerian Military Under Scrutiny After Latest Attacks
Widespread failings in Nigeria's security sector are causing frustrations to boil over in the conflict-ridden north. While reform may be on the horizon, implementation will likely prove to be a major challenge. More brutal attacks by suspected Islamic extremists in Nigeria's northeast Borno state have once again sparked criticism of the Nigerian military's response towards extremist groups.
Malawians Relieved After Court Voids Presidential Vote
Malawi's highest court has declared the results of the May 2019 presidential election invalid after noting serious irregularities. Voters are hopeful the ruling will set a precedent for a stronger democratic process. Malawians have reacted with joy and optimism to the Constitutional Court's annulment on Monday of the poll and ordered a fresh election.
Nigeria: US Travel Ban - Africans Denounce Donald Trump's New Visa Restrictions
The new travel ban will restrict citizens of Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan and Tanzania from obtaining certain visas. Those affected say the US is overstepping its bounds, while analysts are worried it will damage relations. The fallout over the Trump administration's decision on Friday to restrict immigration from four additional African countries has continued, with officials and citizens from the nations affected openly criticizing the US's new policy.
East Africa: Turkey Sets Its Sights On the Horn of Africa
East Africa: Turkey Sets Its Sights On the Horn of Africa By Ineke Mules Turkey is building on its already-strong relationship with Somalia as it accepts an invitation to explore for oil in its seas. Ankara has spent years building trust in the region as it seeks to increase its influence. Turkey's influence in the Horn of Africa is back in the spotlight, following the announcement that Somalia has invited Turkey to explore for oil in its seas. ...
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