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Death penalty The death penalty, or capital punishment, is still widespread globally, with hundreds of people executed each year. Why African nations are abandoning the death penalty Nontokozo Mchunu 24 hours ago24 hours ago Countries in sub-Saharan Africa are sentencing fewer people to death. In 2023, Ghana abolished capital punishment, with Zimbabwe following suit in 2024. But many retain capital punishment as a legal option. https://www.dw.com/en/why-african-nations-are-abandoning-the-death-penalty/video-76607706 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty? Marco Müller 03/30/2026March 30, 2026 Israeli parliament has approved legislation to reestablish the death penalty for Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise. https://www.dw.com/en/capital-punishment-which-countries-use-the-death-penalty/a-76585793 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law Tania Krämer Jerusalem 03/30/2026March 30, 2026 The new law, introduced by Israel's far-right government, was passed in parliament on Monday night. It imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks. https://www.dw.com/en/israel-passes-controversial-death-penalty-law/a-76586475 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |