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Environmental Activists Cast Doubts on German Hydrogen Project in Namibia - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Frans Lemmens / Getty Images, Etienne Beukes / DER SPIEGEL

Environmental Activists Cast Doubts on German Hydrogen Project in Namibia - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Frans Lemmens / Getty Images, Etienne Beukes / DER SPIEGEL

Species Protection Worries Environmental Activists Cast Doubts on German Hydrogen Project in Namibia

In Namibia, Germany is planning to build a massive green hydrogen plant - right in the middle of a nature preservation. Local environmentalists are furious, but are their concerns valid? By Susanne Götze und Claus Hecking in Windhoek and Lüderitz, Namibia

War in Sudan Soup Kitchens Fight against Looming Famine

A brutal power struggle between two generals has sparked one of the world's most serious humanitarian crises in Sudan. Hundreds of soup kitchens are doing what they can to feed the population. But the horrors of this war continue to mount. By Fritz Schaap and Sergio Ramazzotti (Photos), in Omdurman, Sudan

Mauritania's Secret to Stability - Andy Spyra / DER SPIEGEL

Mauritania's Secret to Stability - Andy Spyra / DER SPIEGEL

Keeping the Peace on Camelback Mauritania's Secret to Stability

Many countries in the Sahel have descended into chaos and violence. But one country on the western edge of the region has proven remarkably stable. In Mauritania, soldiers on camelback protect a fragile peace. By Fritz Schaap and Andy Spyra (Photos)

Germany Seeks to Ramp Up Skilled Labor Migration from Kenya - Khadija Farah / DER SPIEGEL

Germany Seeks to Ramp Up Skilled Labor Migration from Kenya - Khadija Farah / DER SPIEGEL

Filling the Gap Germany Seeks to Ramp Up Skilled Labor Migration from Kenya

German cities are suffering from a shortage of bus drivers, and local transportation companies are looking all the way to the shores of Lake Victoria to find what they need. They aren't the only Kenyans in high demand in Germany at the moment. By Heiner Hoffmann und Khadija Farah (Photos) in Homa Bay and Nairobi, Kenya

What Will Become of the Liberian Rainforests? - Carmen Yasmine Abd Ali / DER SPIEGEL

What Will Become of the Liberian Rainforests? - Carmen Yasmine Abd Ali / DER SPIEGEL

Dubious CO2 Certificates What Will Become of the Liberian Rainforests?

In late November, the 2023 Climate Change Conference is set to begin in the United Arab Emirates. In preparation, a company from the host country is seeking to lease huge swaths of forest in Liberia to sell CO2 certificates. Locals are alarmed. By Heiner Hoffmann in Liberia

The Slow and Steady Demise of South Africa - Tommy Trenchard / DER SPIEGEL

The Slow and Steady Demise of South Africa - Tommy Trenchard / DER SPIEGEL

Gangs, Corruption and Collapse The Slow and Steady Demise of South Africa

The end of Apartheid in South Africa brought a surge of hope for a brighter future. But the ANC, the party that liberated the Black majority from oppression, has transformed the country into a swamp of corruption, mismanagement and despair. Some are trying to turn things around. By Bartholomäus Grill und Fritz Schaap in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Uitenhage

"We Must Free Ourselves from France’s Stranglehold!" - Carmen Abd Ali / Inland / DER SPIEGEL

"We Must Free Ourselves from France’s Stranglehold!" - Carmen Abd Ali / Inland / DER SPIEGEL

Anti-Western Sentiment Growing in Senegal "We Must Free Ourselves from France’s Stranglehold!"

West Africa has seen a number of recent coup d'états. Might Senegal be next? The mood in the country is rapidly turning against France – and the change is primarily fueled by young people. By Heiner Hoffmann und Carmen Abd Ali (Photos) in Dakar, Senegal

Britain's Ongoing Colonial Crime in the Indian Ocean - Fotos: Andrew Testa / DER SPIEGEL (2); Diane Selkirk

Britain's Ongoing Colonial Crime in the Indian Ocean - Fotos: Andrew Testa / DER SPIEGEL (2); Diane Selkirk

Erasing the Existence of 1,500 People Britain's Ongoing Colonial Crime in the Indian Ocean

More than half a century ago, the British and the Americans established the Diego Garcia military base, breaking international law in the process. The locals were forcibly exiled. But now, after decades of court battles, the people who once called the Chagos Archipelago home are closer to returning than ever before. By Jörg Schindler in London

Namibia's Green Hydrogen Future - Tommy Trenchard / DER SPIEGEL

Namibia's Green Hydrogen Future - Tommy Trenchard / DER SPIEGEL

"A Massive Opportunity" Namibia's Green Hydrogen Future

A massive green hydrogen project with German funding is taking shape in Namibia – the same country Germany crushed in the early 20th century. Some are skeptical of the plan, but many in Namibia are hoping it will produce badly needed revenues. By Heiner Hoffmann und Tommy Trenchard (Photos)

Anger Against France Grows in Africa's "Coup Belt" - Sam Mednick / dpa

Anger Against France Grows in Africa's "Coup Belt" - Sam Mednick / dpa

Fallout from the Putsch in Niger Anger Against France Grows in Africa's "Coup Belt"

With the coup in Niger, Europe and the United States are losing their last reliable partner in the Sahel as Russia's influence grows. The development could severely inhibit the West's ability to fight terrorism in the region.

China and Russia Are Beating the West in Africa

China and Russia Are Beating the West in Africa

The Race for Resources China and Russia Are Beating the West in Africa

This week, leaders from 17 African countries will be guests of Vladimir Putin. Alongside Russia, all the major powers are vying for influence and raw materials on the continent. The conditions are increasingly dictated by the Africans themselves, with the West often coming away empty-handed. By Heiner Hoffmann, Maximilian Popp und Fritz Schaap

Serious Accusations Leveled at the Greek Coast Guard - Stelios Misinas / REUTERS

Serious Accusations Leveled at the Greek Coast Guard - Stelios Misinas / REUTERS

The Sinking of a Refugee Ship Serious Accusations Leveled at the Greek Coast Guard

More than 600 migrants are believed to have perished in the June 14 shipwreck off the Greek coast, including women and children. What caused the ship to capsize, and who is to blame? By Felix Keßler, Steffen Lüdke, Mohannad Alkhalil Alnajjar und Lina Verschwele in Kalamata, Malakasa and Hamburg

Documents Hint at Dark Dealings at a German Defense Company - [M] Lina Moreno / DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Aytac Unal / abaca press / ddp, Marijan Murat / picture alliance / dpa(2), Jörg Carstensen / dpa, Qatar News Agency / REUTERS, Lino Mirgeler / picture alliance / dpa, Stefan Boness / IPON / IMAGO, Abubaker Lubowa / REUTERS, DER SPIEGEL

Documents Hint at Dark Dealings at a German Defense Company - [M] Lina Moreno / DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Aytac Unal / abaca press / ddp, Marijan Murat / picture alliance / dpa(2), Jörg Carstensen / dpa, Qatar News Agency / REUTERS, Lino Mirgeler / picture alliance / dpa, Stefan Boness / IPON / IMAGO, Abubaker Lubowa / REUTERS, DER SPIEGEL

Hensoldt's Headache Documents Hint at Dark Dealings at a German Defense Company

Hensoldt AG is one of the key players in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's plan to boost German defense spending. But internal documents from the company suggest it may have been involved in dubious kickbacks in Qatar and Uganda. By Sven Becker, Rafael Buschmann, Nicola Naber und Niklas Olschewski

The Women of Sierra Leone Have New Land-Ownership Rights - Carmen Abd Ali / Inland / DER SPIEGEL

The Women of Sierra Leone Have New Land-Ownership Rights - Carmen Abd Ali / Inland / DER SPIEGEL

"Systemically Excluded" The Women of Sierra Leone Have New Land-Ownership Rights

For years, women in Sierra Leone have been stripped or deprived of property that is rightfully theirs. Recent changes in the law are creating a seismic shift that could create greater equality in the country. By Heiner Hoffmann und Carmen Abd Ali (photos) in Sierra Leone

Hospitals Experience Fringe Benefits of COVID Pandemic - Brian Otieno / DER SPIEGEL

Hospitals Experience Fringe Benefits of COVID Pandemic - Brian Otieno / DER SPIEGEL

Health Care in Africa Hospitals Experience Fringe Benefits of COVID Pandemic

Many changes had to be made to health care in many African countries to address the COVID pandemic. Things that otherwise would have taken years happened overnight. A number of hospitals have succeeded in finding a silver lining in the global tragedy. By Heiner Hoffmann in Nairobi, Kenya

New Vaccine Could Save Hundreds of Thousands of Children - Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP

New Vaccine Could Save Hundreds of Thousands of Children - Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP

Malaria Breakthrough New Vaccine Could Save Hundreds of Thousands of Children

More than 600,000 people die each year of malaria, mostly children. An effective vaccine has now been developed at Oxford that could save hundreds of thousands of lives. By Fritz Schaap in Kiwangwa, Tanzania

A Bloody Turn in Africa's Story of Hope - Abdullah Moneim / AP / dpa

A Bloody Turn in Africa's Story of Hope - Abdullah Moneim / AP / dpa

The Battle of the Generals A Bloody Turn in Africa's Story of Hope

Two rival generals have sparked a war that has buried hopes for a peaceful and democratic fresh start in Sudan. The activists who once brought down the dictatorship are now fearing for the future – and for their lives. By Heiner Hoffmann und Fritz Schaap in Nairobi, Kenya

Berlin Seeks to Recruit Skilled Labor from Africa - Nana Kofi Acquah / DER SPIEGEL

Berlin Seeks to Recruit Skilled Labor from Africa - Nana Kofi Acquah / DER SPIEGEL

Germany's Migration About-Face Berlin Seeks to Recruit Skilled Labor from Africa

For years, many Germans were frightened by the idea of economic immigrants from Africa. Now, though, Berlin has begun to proactively recruit them. It is a drastic change from a history of skepticism. Von Heiner Hoffmann und Nana Kofi Acquah (Photos) in Accra, Ghana

China Battles West for Raw Material of the Future - Arsene Mpiana / DER SPIEGEL

China Battles West for Raw Material of the Future - Arsene Mpiana / DER SPIEGEL

Lithium Bonanza China Battles West for Raw Material of the Future

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to perhaps the largest lithium deposit in the world. China is eagerly trying to get its hands on the valuable resource, but the concession is controlled by an Australian company. Work-hungry locals are hoping the conflict will soon be resolved. By Heiner Hoffmann und Arsène Mpiana (Fotos) in Manono, Democratic Republic of Congo

Cape Town Women Are Waging War on Gender-Based Violence - Lee-Ann Olwage / DER SPIEGEL

Cape Town Women Are Waging War on Gender-Based Violence - Lee-Ann Olwage / DER SPIEGEL

Femicide in South Africa Cape Town Women Are Waging War on Gender-Based Violence

In few other places in the world are as many women killed as in South Africa. The country's president has even described it as "war." And it is one that a handful of courageous women are intent on winning. By Heiner Hoffmann und Lee-Ann Olwage (Photos) in Cape Town

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