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Katrin Gänsler
German print, radio and online journalist working and living in West Africa.
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Featured stories by Katrin Gänsler
Germany aims to confront extremism in Sahel region
In Burkina Faso, Development Minister Schulze wants to show a willingness to speak with the ruling military junta.
African female filmmakers converge in Benin
The International Women's Film Festival features 18 films, all made by women.
Will Senegal's delayed vote further destabilize West Africa?
The postponement of Senegal's presidential election could have major consequences for the entire region.
Skip next section Stories by Katrin Gänsler
Stories by Katrin Gänsler
Turtles find friends in Benin
Turtles find friends in Benin
Off the coast of Benin, Bienvenue Djossou has converted his pub into a safe zone for sea turtle hatchlings.
Nigeria's election: Candidates ignore climate change
Nigeria's election: Candidates ignore climate change
Despite desertification, flooding and coastal erosion, climate hasn't played a role in Nigeria's election campaigns.
Top African theater festival brings struggles onstage
Top African theater festival brings struggles onstage
At the 'Recreatrales' theater festival in Burkina Faso, numerous plays stimulate debate on terrorism and violence.
Burkina Faso caught between terror and protests
Burkina Faso caught between terror and protests
While the president is taking more decisive action against terrorists, citizens have planned fresh demonstrations.
Benin liberalizes abortion law
Benin liberalizes abortion law
Benin's parliament has voted to legalize abortion in most cases.
Burkina Faso's silent refugee crisis
Burkina Faso's silent refugee crisis
Afraid of terror and violence, more and more people are leaving their villages. Many are fighting for survival.
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