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Nikolas Fischer, Redakteur
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Nikolas Fischer

Reporter and editor specialising in culture and Africa

Nikolas has been reporting for DW since 2012. His main topics: culture, film, society, human rights - and the fascinating African continent. What he knows by now: There are (almost) never simple answers.

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Featured stories by Nikolas Fischer

Mick Jagger stands on stage and sings with one hand pointing in the air while wearing a red and black striped jacket and dark jeans.

Still Rolling: Mick Jagger turns 80

The Rolling Stones' lead singer has gone from rebel to receiving a knighthood. At age 80, he shows no sign of retiring.
MusicJuly 26, 2023
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Stories by Nikolas Fischer

The mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr (center) flanked by two other people

German Africa Prize 2024 awarded to Sierra Leone politician

German Africa Prize 2024 awarded to Sierra Leone politician

In just six years, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyyer has introduced Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, to models of sustainability.
PoliticsSeptember 24, 2024
Judith Suminwa Tuluka attends her swearing-in ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo govt.'s first 100 days see many goals, few results

Congo govt.'s first 100 days see many goals, few results

Judith Suminwa Tuluka set ambitious goals in her first 100 days in office, but results have been in short supply.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 2024
DR Congo flag projected onto a building in Kinshasa, December 19, 2023.

Congo: PM Tuluka announces long-awaited new government

Congo: PM Tuluka announces long-awaited new government

For the first time in history, the Democratic Republic of Congo has a woman at the head of its government.
PoliticsMay 29, 2024
Boris Pistorius, Svenja Schulze, Bundeswehr soldiers and a Bundeswehr plane in Gao

Should Germany expand strategic partnerships in the Sahel?

Should Germany expand strategic partnerships in the Sahel?

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are all governed by military regimes. How can Germany continue its involvement there?
ConflictsJanuary 25, 2024
Christian Thielemann (left), and Joe Chialo (right) (CDU)

Berlin State Opera: Thielemann succeeds Barenboim as maestro

Berlin State Opera: Thielemann succeeds Barenboim as maestro

The Berlin State Opera has a new maestro. Christian Thielemann will succeed star conductor Daniel Barenboim.
MusicSeptember 29, 2023
Staff worker stands behinds national flags of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and India to tidy the flags ahead of a group photo during the BRICS Summit at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center in Xiamen.

Ethiopia signals interest in joining BRICS

Ethiopia signals interest in joining BRICS

What chances does Addis Ababa have to join economic powers like China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa?
BusinessJuly 11, 2023
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