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DW Africa is a platform for especially young Africans to debate issues that also resonate with other young Africans. We prioritized young Africans under 35 because the continent is home to the world's most youthful population. A recent UN census put that figure at 77 percent. These young and vibrant Africans are shaping the continent with new ideas, innovations and political participation. DW Afri

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18/01/2026

Once known for upholding road-safety regulations, Zimbabwe has slipped to become one of Africa's most accident-prone countries. And on these deadly roads, students are not only learning to drive but to survive.

18/01/2026

Bobi Wine claims security forces raided his home and calls on Ugandans to reject the officially announced election results.

18/01/2026

Deborah Akech Kuocnin, Undersecretary at South Sudan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, was born during the civil war that ultimately led to her country’s independence. Raised by a single, widowed mother, she overcame immense challenges to rise into government leadership.

18/01/2026

Morocco and Senegal clash in Sunday’s AFCON 2025 final, with both sides chasing their second continental title.

17/01/2026

Uganda is seeing mixed reactions after the electoral commission confirmed President Yoweri Museveni’s re‑election for another five‑year term. While supporters of the ruling NRM party are celebrating the victory, opposition groups have dismissed the results.

Egypt and Sudan have expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to revive mediation efforts aimed at reso...
17/01/2026

Egypt and Sudan have expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to revive mediation efforts aimed at resolving the long running Nile River dispute with Ethiopia. Trump previously facilitated talks during his first term, but negotiations collapsed in 2020 after Ethiopia withdrew. Following Trump’s renewed interest in negotiations, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El Sissi said on social media that Egypt remains committed to “serious and constructive cooperation with the Nile Basin countries.” Sudan’s Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan also welcomed Trump’s initiative on X, calling it a step toward “sustainable and satisfactory solutions.”

17/01/2026

Uganda holds its presidential elections amid criticism over repression and a digital blackout; a DW investigation finds that Tanzania's police killed protesters and ordinary citizens in post-election crackdown; and the Oxford English Dictionary’s latest update includes popular West African slang words.

🔴Bundesliga live! Listen to our radio coverage of today’s survival match between St. Pauli and Borussia Dortmund. Who wi...
17/01/2026

🔴Bundesliga live! Listen to our radio coverage of today’s survival match between St. Pauli and Borussia Dortmund. Who will come out on top? Check comment section for the link and share your score prediction!

17/01/2026

Yoweri Museveni, 81, is proclaimed the winner of Uganda’s presidential poll, extending his hold on power.

The Senegalese Football Federation is accusing Morocco of deliberate attempts to sabotage the AFCON final between the tw...
17/01/2026

The Senegalese Football Federation is accusing Morocco of deliberate attempts to sabotage the AFCON final between the two teams scheduled for Sunday, January 18. In a strongly worded statement, Senegal alleged a series of orchestrated setbacks from inadequate security upon arrival at the Rabat train station to major difficulties with ticketing, stadium access, and even hotel accommodation. Senegal is now calling on CAF and the Local Organizing Committee to step in, address the failures, and ensure fair play, equal treatment, and proper security for all involved.

17/01/2026

Uganda police has rejected reports of Bobi Wine’s arrest, saying he remains at his home under security watch. Meanwhile, Bobi Wine in a Facebook post says he had escaped a police raid on his home and was in hiding as the country brace for the results of a fraught election held under an internet blackout.

17/01/2026

Zimbabwe hosts the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup as young talent takes centre stage.

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