4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (85+ words) dw.com Who gets to be called a hero? From freedom fighters to activists and social media personalities, we meet Africans who have changed lives and shaped the course of history. 77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (187+ words) Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation for the first time since the late 1980s, with official figures showing a drop to 4.1% in January 2026. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with economist Happiness Zengeni and DW's correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri in Harare to examine how this…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (997+ words) Shein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. A T-shirt for a few dollars, along with jewelry, shoes and accessories…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (138+ words) DW.com What is holding back Africa's solar boom? Africa's solar power boom is helping tackle unreliable and expensive electricity, but it also faces major challenges. In Nigeria, frequent power cuts are driving demand for solar, yet poor-quality equipment, faulty…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (950+ words) Analysts say economic desperation and fraudulent recruitment schemes are funneling Cameroonian youth into the Russian military — with deadly consequences. Does the Cameroonian government need to act more decisively? Cameroon has emerged as one of the leading sources of African recruits…...