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Africa

Interviews, coverage and background stories on Germany and its relations to African countries.

Eine lächelnde Frau steht neben einem Rollwagen mit gestapelten Kisten voller Salatköpfe

Award-winning idea dishes up welcome boost to the Kenyan economy

Wawira Njiru has turned school meals into economic infrastructure with her Food4Education programme. She is to be awarded the German Africa Prize 2026 for her achievements.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier und Elisabeth Kaneza

“I have faith in our civil society”

She fled the genocide in Rwanda and now campaigns for equality in Germany. Elisabeth Kaneza on setbacks and reasons for optimism.

Stephanie Königs in Polizeiuniform

“A sense of hope”

During a major crisis, it’s the small successes that really count for “Woman Police Officer of the Year” Stephanie Königs from Germany.

Zwischen März und April 2026 brach das Ebola-Virus in Ostkongo aus.

Fighting Ebola: how Germany is supporting people in eastern DR Congo

The Ebola virus is spreading in eastern DR Congo. There is currently no approved vaccine for this outbreak. Germany is providing support in cooperation with local partners and regional networks.

Zwei Personen in Schutzanzügen stehen auf einem Hof vor Klinikgebäuden; daneben ein Metallbettgestell.

Faster than the virus

How the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine is working with partners in Africa to help the world prepare better for the next pandemic.

Herzchirurg und König: Issifi Djibey

The chief physician from Northern Germany that was elected King in Niger

Issifi Djibey used to work in a German hospital as a heart surgeon. Now he is the King of the Kokorou province in Niger. In the interview he explains how this came about.

Kakaoplantage in Sierra Leone

German chocolate made with cocoa from Africa: enjoying a treat with a clear conscience

Germans love chocolate - and also produce it. Companies and consumers are increasingly keen to ensure that pay and working conditions are fair on cocoa plantations in Africa.

Ein Mann liegt neben einer Löwin und lächelt in die Kamera

Species conservation

Species conservation

The lion whisperer

Valentin Grüner is an influencer who is committed to preserving biodiversity. He became famous for his close relationship with Sirga, a lioness in Botswana.

Public Health Intelligence: Forschende analysieren relevante Daten.

Protecting lives with data

The next pandemic is only a question of time. Two African researchers are working in Berlin to help improve preparedness around the world.

Das Radioteleskop SKA-Mid wird in der südafrikanischen Wüste aufgebaut.

Learning from the stars

The world’s largest radio telescope is being built in South Africa and Australia. Germany and South Africa are collaborating to find answers to the big questions of the universe.

44 Millionen Fans auf Tiktok: Noel Robinson

Moves that bring people together

Noel Robinson, Oumi Janta and Isaac Kyere are reaching a global community through dancing, social media and empowerment.

Erhält den Deutschen Afrika-Preis 2025: die Aktivistin Namatai Kwekweza aus Simbabwe.

A bold voice for young democracy: Namatai Kwekweza

The activist Namatai Kwekweza defies repression in her campaign for political participation in Zimbabwe, which has earned her the 2025 German Africa Prize.

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