Africa

Sudan

Landslide kills over 1,000 people in Sudan's Darfur region

The Sudan Liberation Movement/Amy which controls the village in the Darfur region has pleaded the UN and other international organisations to help recover the bodies of the victims.

02/09/2025

Culture news

165-million-year-old dinosaur with ‘weaponised tail’ found in Morocco

The discovery of the dinosaur remains reveals the earliest known ankylosaur with extreme armour and a possible tail weapon 30 million years earlier than previously thought.

29/08/2025

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UNICEF warns of catastrophic toll on children trapped in Al Fasher

At least 600,000 people, half of them children, have been displaced from Al Fasher and surrounding camps in Sudan in recent months, according to UNICEF figures.

28/08/2025

Libya

Libyan coastguard shot at migrant rescue ship at sea, NGO says

The non-profit SOS Mediterranee says the MV Ocean Viking was targeted while carrying 87 rescued migrants to safety.

25/08/2025

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WATCH: Hundreds join demonstration in Kenyan capital over war in Gaza

Hundreds of people marched and rode through Nairobi on Sunday in a protest expressing solidarity with Palestinians, as the war in Gaza continues with high civilian tolls.

25/08/2025

Uganda

Uganda agrees to take in non-criminal migrants deported from US

Uganda also expressed a preference that those brought into the country should be nationals of African countries and not be unaccompanied minors.

21/08/2025

Green News

Ten cheetah cubs rescued from illegal exotic wildlife trade

One eight-month-old cub was unable to walk after being tied up for six months, while a five-month-old was “very malnourished".

21/08/2025

Healthcare

New malaria drug for newborns offers hope in Uganda

Until recently, a major gap in malaria treatment was how to care for newborns and infants infected with malaria who weren’t strong enough to receive regular medication.

20/08/2025

Egypt

Aid drivers hope for Gaza entry as leaders meet at Rafah crossing

Euronews travelled to the Rafah border crossing with the Egyptian foreign minister and the Palestinian premier.

20/08/2025

Kenya

British troops stationed in Kenya found paying for sex despite ban

The British Army has vowed to crack down on sexual abuse after an inquiry found some of its soldiers using sex workers at a training site in Kenya.

13/08/2025

South Sudan

Israel in talks to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

Egypt is deeply opposed to plans to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza, with which it shares a border, fearing an influx of refugees into its own territory.

12/08/2025

Culture news

Niger probes Martian meteorite sale as questions swirl over origins

A 25-kilo rock from Mars sold for over $5 million (€4.3 million) at Sotheby’s in New York last month. But Niger, where the meteorite was found, has launched an investigation into whether it was illegally smuggled out of the country.

12/08/2025

Kenya

At least 21 killed after bus overturns in southwest Kenya

Road accidents are common in Kenya and the wider East African region, where roads are often narrow and in poor condition with many potholes.

08/08/2025

Nature

Latest count shows gains and losses for rhino species worldwide

The latest global rhino count from the International Rhino Foundation reveals a mixed picture for the world’s five rhino species.

08/08/2025

Ghana

Ghana helicopter crash kills defence minister and top officials

A military helicopter crash in Ghana killed eight, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. A probe is under way.

07/08/2025

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Camel dairies signal change in Somalia’s livestock economy

On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to develop commercial agriculture and dairy production.

05/08/2025

Culture news

In Pictures: Sacred masks and dancing fill Benin’s capital

The mask festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions and promotes the capital as a cultural hub.

04/08/2025

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WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival

Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity.

04/08/2025

Angola

At least 22 dead in Angola fuel price hike protests, officials say

Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers, but the country does not have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so it imports diesel and gasoline at high prices.

30/07/2025

Angola

Four killed and hundreds arrested in Angola fuel hike protests

Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers but the country doesn’t have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so imports diesel and gasoline at high prices.

29/07/2025

Green News

The world loves argan oil but Morocco’s trees are paying the price

The hidden cost of argan oil's beauty boom is drought, deforestation and disappearing traditions.

29/07/2025

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Aid trucks move toward Gaza as Israel begins tactical pause

Dozens of aid trucks for Gaza began moving through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on Sunday. They are headed towards the Kerem Shalom crossing for inspection before entering the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s state-run Al-Qahera News reported.

28/07/2025

Libya

Euroviews. Europe’s migration crisis isn’t just about boats – it’s about strategy

The time for fragmented fixes is over. If Europe is to regain control of its migration policy, it must first regain clarity in its strategy, Libyan Minister of Political Affairs Walid Ellafi writes in a Euronews exclusive.

25/07/2025

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Morocco’s first crocodile zipline opens at Agadir park

The Crocodile Park in Agadir has launched a heart-racing new feature, allowing visitors the chance to zipline directly over live crocodile enclosures.

23/07/2025

Sudan

Egypt funds free train rides for Sudanese refugees returning home

Sudan has been mired in civil war since April 2023 with the power struggle between the army and the RSF causing an almost nationwide humanitarian crisis.

21/07/2025

Senegal

France withdraws from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa

Senegal’s new government has taken a hard-line stance against the presence of French troops as part of a larger regional backlash against what many see as the legacy of an oppressive colonial empire.

17/07/2025