DW AfricaLink — How can Africa prepare for natural disasters?

African countries like Zimbabwe and Nigeria recently introduced new currencies to help fight inflation and stabilize the economy. But does it really work? We hear from experts and people on the ground.

Global cocoa prices are skyrocketing, but is that a blessing or a curse to cocoa farmers across West Africa?

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It's been a year since fighting broke out in Sudan between the army and paramilitaries. Thousands have been killed, and more than 8.5 million people have been displaced. The United Nations has called it the biggest humanitarian crisis and has warned of a looming famine.

The United States is definitely interested in doing business with Africa and talks about "shared prosperity" and the importance of the African diaspora. But what value does the US market have for African business owners and entrepreneurs, and do US companies with operations in Africa actually contribute to economies?