Facing investigation, Kenya corruption czar steps down
Kenya's top anti-corruption official has resigned. Philip Kinisu left his post after revelations that his family business had received lucrative tenders from a ministry implicated in graft.
US slams Israel for settlement acceleration in West Bank
Washington has urged Israel to stop settlement construction in occupied territories, saying it undermines peace. More than 150 units illegally built in the 1980s have been retroactively approved by a…
Kurdish politicians declare hunger strike to protest Ocalan communication ban
Kurdish politicians announced they would begin a 50-person hunger strike if communications with jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan continue to be denied. Diego Cupolo reports from Diyarbakir, Turkey.
Germany beat Finland 2-0 in emotional Schweinsteiger swansong
Tearful Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger has been given an emotional send-off by fans in his 121st and final game for his country. The match was reduced to a sideshow as…
IFA – good business with colorful screens
Christmas is on its way - at least for consumer electronics. At the IFA trade fair in Berlin, the industry gets ready for the year's best sales season while consumers…
EGX issues amendment to suspend companies failing to send financial statements on time
The amendment substitutes an old rule that prevented the EGX from suspending traded shares unless 15 days has passed since the specified period for sending financial statements for two consecutive…
Protests as Gabon’s president wins second term
Security forces clashed with with anti-government protestors in Libreville after President Ali Bongo clinched a narrow election victory over opposition candidate Jean Ping. The opposition disputes Bongo's victory.
Egypt rhythmic gymnastics team acquire first place at the African Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship
The Egyptian national junior team, U16, won first place at the African Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship. The championship took place in Namibia, from 29 to 31 August, and the Egyptian…
Who is the new Taliban military chief?
The Taliban have appointed a new military chief as they seek to expand their control in Afghanistan. Will Mullah Ibrahim Sadar be different from his predecessors? DW asks Kabul-based expert…