The key elections in Africa in 2026
Benin's parliamentary elections and Uganda's general elections, both held in January, marked the beginning of a busy and decisive year at ballot boxes across the African continent....
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Benin's parliamentary elections and Uganda's general elections, both held in January, marked the beginning of a busy and decisive year at ballot boxes across the African continent....
At Davos, Trump made bold claims about Greenland, NATO spending and China’s wind power. DW Fact Check examines where his statements clash with historical records and current data....
In tonight's edition, Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions on Monday, with the population given a national holiday after the country's AFCON win over Morocco. Also, the Congolese army s...
One of Russia's goals, in addition to persecuting its own citizens, "is territorial expansion, mass murder and attacks on civilian targets, including hospitals and schools," the Polish president said....
The unresolved Cyprus problem leaves Turkish Cypriots in a state of limbo within the European Union, without full EU rights, recognition or political certainty and economically and diplomatically isol...
The summit, which will be held from 3-5 February, is expected to bring together 35 heads of state and government, more than 150 government delegations and over 6,000 attendees....
Catherine Viette welcomes Kim Aris, son of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who bears witness to the fraught political landscape of Myanmar five years after the 2021 military coup. Mr. Ari...
A new report finds ongoing trauma affects survivors of a 1988 chemical weapons attack on Kurdish Iraqis in Halabja and nearby communities, highlighting the need for better health and support services....
As political tensions and diplomatic maneuvering intensify around Greenland, attention is turning to the voices of Greenlanders themselves and what they want for their future, a question explored by E...
Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on nationwide unrest, blaming alleged "terrorists" and releasing graphic descriptions of violence to justify severe legal measures against those th...
After being inhabited only by Indigenous peoples for centuries, the Arctic island saw the Vikings in the 10th century and the Danes in 1721, and it attracted American interest back in 1867....
After being inhabited only by Indigenous peoples for centuries, the Arctic island saw the Vikings in the 10th century and the Danes in 1721, and it attracted US interest back in 1867....
Danish and Greenlandic officials said they still have a “fundamental disagreement” with President Donald Trump over Greenland after meeting in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of ...
Kurdish Iraqis who survived the 1988 chemical weapons attack on Halabja and nearby communities have lasting trauma, a new report finds, highlighting the need for long-term mental health care and survi...
AFCON 2025 concluded with a dramatic finale as Senegal defeated hosts Morocco to be crowned champions of Africa, capping a tournament filled with surprises, emotion and unforgettable moments on and of...
Donald Trump's hostile signals over Greenland and the aftermath of the Venezuela attack have raised fears in Japan and South Korea that Washington is no longer committed to its allies in East Asia....
US President Donald Trump says Iran has halted killings and executions, citing assurances he received. Tehran denies plans for hangings as tensions remain high and airspace closures disrupt flights. F...
A Russian overnight attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv killed four people and wounded several others, regional and city officials said on Tuesday, as Moscow continues near-daily strikes ...
In tonight's edition, the US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials...
Turkey is no longer just a transit country for one branch of the extremist "Islamic State" group. Experts say the group has become more professional in Turkey and could pose a danger domestically, and...