Germany news: Resistance to Nazi terror commemorated Published July 20, 2026last updated July 20, 2026What you need to know - July 20, Germany commemorates the resistance to the Nazi reign of terror in Berlin in 1944 - Germany's top diplomat begins 3-nation Africa visit that takes in Mauritania, Nigeria and South Africa Below you can read some of the top stories coming out of Germany on Monday, July 20: Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google. Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed.

Teen charged after allegedly planning attack on synagogue German prosecutors have charged a 15-year-old with preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state. The charge relates to a pyrotechnic attack on a synagogue and was filed at the Augsburg District Court. Authorities say the suspect stockpiled a large amount of pyrotechnic materials that was aimed at carrying out an attack on a synagogue.

The suspect is also alleged to have sympathized with the so-called"Islamic State" and also allegedly was involved in an explosion in October 2025, in which he blew off two of his fingers. The teenager is in pre-trial detention and his defense lawyer has rejected the allegation of a planned attack. German's Wadephul heads to Africa for three-nation visit German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul travels to Africa on Monday.

The first destination will be Mauritania followed by Nigeria and then South Africa. "Especially in times of global geopolitical upheaval, reliable cooperation with African partners is crucial. For Germany and Europe, this is about more than the obvious interest in a stable and prosperous neighboring continent," Wadephul said in comments before leaving.

"It's about making offers to one another. That's why I'm visiting key African countries for the third time in just a few months," Wadephul said. The German diplomat is being accompanied by a business delegation, with the purpose of the visit trip also aimed at identifying opportunities for German companies and promoting private investment to support economic growth.

Germany commemorates resistance to Nazi terror in Berlin Commemoration events will be taking place in Berlin to remember those who stood up to Nationalist Socialist terror, with ceremonies being held at historic sites of the failed coup of 20 July 1944. On this day 82 years ago, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler by planting a bomb at the Wolf's Lair headquarters. The device exploded, but failed to kill the Nazi leader.

Von Stauffenberg and three others involved in the plot to kill Hitler were summarily executed in the courtyard of the Bendler Block complex, the former headquarters of the Army High Command. The site is one of several places of historical significance linked to the daring attempt on Hitler's life. Each year ceremonies are held and wreaths are laid to remember those who died resisting the Nationalist Socialist reign of terror in Berlin.

One of the sites is the Plötzensee Memorial Center complex, which from 1933 and 1945 served as a prison and also a place of execution under the Nazi regime.