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The "Sexual Offender Register" will contain the names of all those prosecuted for sexual violence in Africa's most populous nation since 2015. The record will be available online to better help the public, state bodies, and police conduct background checks and identify repeat offenders.

Many German businesses are reluctant to invest in Africa. But a new African business index might help build trust and foster better business relations.

Across Africa: South Africa's cartoonist Zapiro honoured with the top award in France

At a meeting in Berlin, African leaders will discuss the state of the 'Compact with Africa' project with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. So far, it has fallen short of expectations.

As governments across Africa continue to introduce internet policies that hurt connectivity rates and stifle freedom of expression, an increasing number of digital rights activists and organizations are fighting back.

This renewed Russia-Africa partnership could become another debt trap for Africa. African leaders should tread with caution signing nuclear power deals with their newfound friend – Vladimir Putin, says DW's Isaac Mugabi.

Descent-based slavery in Mali and the African migrants stranded in Mexico

The huge dearth infrastructure poses a major challenge to sub-Saharan Africa’s development. As populations grow and investments increase, the pressure on existing infrastructure is worsening.

Russia in Africa: What's behind Moscow's big return to the continent?

The Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, the first to be constructed in Nigeria and Africa in 1960, shot the country into the world boxing fame in 1962 when it hosted the first world boxing title fight in Africa. And now, the Liberty Stadium, which stood then as the pride of Africa, has since become an eyesore, with reptiles of various shapes now occupying the multi-million naira edifice.

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the inauguration of the 8-man Economic Advisory Council.