Africa

Senegal

Fishing town prays for those who died on treacherous journey to Europe

There's sadness and anger after dozens of people who set out in a boat searching for a new life are believed dead.

18/08/2023

Angola

Angola takes over presidency of SADC

On taking over the rotating presidency of the Southern African Development Community, Angola's President João Lourenço pledges to diversify sources of funding for industry and to rely less on international partners.

18/08/2023

Niger

Ecowas military leaders to discuss Niger coup at Ghana summit

The meeting comes a week after ECOWAS said a standby force could be used to resolve the crisis in Niger.

15/08/2023

Niger

Niger: President Bazoum to be tried for high treason, says junta

The announcement was made just hours after the junta said they were open to dialogue with West African nations to resolve the crisis.

14/08/2023

Niger

Niger coup leaders say that the "door is open" to diplomacy

After ignoring sanctions and deadlines by the west and ECOWAS, the military junta now says they are willing to find a path to peace.

13/08/2023

South Africa

South Africa's former president granted remission, avoiding jail time

The main opposition party has described the remission granted to former president Jacob Zuma as a disgrace to the country’s criminal justice system.

11/08/2023

Culture news

'FIFA 23' adds player wearing a hijab for the first time

FIFA 23 has updated the player model for Morocco defender Nouhaïla Benzina to include a hijab, after she wore the Islamic headscarf in the Women’s World Cup. But why does the hijab remain such a contentious topic in football?

11/08/2023

Tunisia

Tunisia and Libya agree to share responsibility for stranded migrants

A spokesperson for Tunisia's interior ministry said migrants were transferred to reception centres and provided with health and psychological care, with the help of the Tunisian Red Crescent.

11/08/2023

Niger

Ecowas orders 'standby force' to restore constitutional order in Niger

West Africa leaders have directed the deployment of a ‘standby force’ to restore democracy in Niger after the coup.

10/08/2023

Uganda

Euroviews. This is why the Serbia-Uganda trade deal makes perfect sense

The agreement signed between the two countries in Belgrade last week has breathed new life into a little-known but in fact, long-standing and increasingly fruitful partnership, Odrek Rwabwogo and Bratislav Stoiljković write.

08/08/2023

Niger

Brussels says there is still room for mediation efforts in Niger

The European Union has suspended all activities with Niger, including financial assistance, and civilian and security cooperation.

08/08/2023

Niger

ECOWAS to meet Thursday after Niger junta defies key deadline

Mali said it and Burkina Faso, both neighbours of Niger run by military juntas, were sending delegations to Niger to show support. Both countries have said they would consider any intervention in Niger as a declaration of war against them.

07/08/2023

Niger

Niger airspace closed as coup supporters defy critical deadline

Supporters of Niger's military junta have gathered in the capital to show defiance of an ultimatum to restore democracy.

07/08/2023

Niger

Tension in Niger as deadline to restore democracy expires

Niger's new military leaders have said they will not cave in to external pressure to stand down.

06/08/2023

Niger

Niger deadline expires Sunday risking military intervention

A deadline to restore civilian government after the recent military coup in Niger expires on Sunday but the bloc of West African nations known as ECOWAS says it still prefers a diplomatic solution.

06/08/2023

Niger

Niger's coup leaders ask Russian mercenary group, Wagner, for help

Niger's military leaders have reportedly asked Russian mercenary group for help against a potential ECOWAS intervention.

05/08/2023

Niger

International pressure mounts on coup leaders in Niger

International pressure mounted Thursday against leaders of the coup in Niger as the American secretary of state said the United States “stands very much” in support of West African leaders who have threatened to use force to restore the nation's democracy, and Senegal offered troops to help.

04/08/2023

Niger

Hundreds rally in Niger as country's new junta seeks to justify coup

Hundreds demonstrated in support of the new regime in Niamey, as Niger's coup leaders and their supporters remain defiant as a deadline set by neighbouring regional countries to reinstate ousted President Mahomed Bazoum looms.

03/08/2023

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WATCH: Mass rally in Niger in support of the recent coup

WATCH: Hundreds of people gather for a mass rally in the Niger capital Niamey in a show of support for the recent military coup with some brandishing giant Russian flags.

03/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Voodoo wrestlers in DRC summon spirits during the fight

A huge draw in impoverished neighbourhoods of the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, voodoo wrestling features men and women of all sizes, who use various degrees of magic in the ring.

02/08/2023

Niger

Niger crisis deepens as European nations evacuate

Niger was the leading supplier of uranium to Europe and a key Western ally in the fight against jihadist groups in the region. Euronews asks Jean-Hervé Jezequel from the International Crisis Group what regime change could mean for the West.

01/08/2023

Europe News

Niger: France plans evacuation as coup leaders gather support

France, Italy and Spain have announced plans to evacuate their citizens from Niger, days after a junta seized power in the country.

01/08/2023

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Watch: Protesters in Niger denounce France, wave the Russian flag

Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France.

31/07/2023

Niger

France warns attacks on its interests in Niger will not be tolerated

Protesters vandalised the French embassy in Niamey after a military junta moved to seize power in the aid- and security-dependent West African nation.

30/07/2023

Niger

African Union gives Niger rebels 15-day ultimatum

If General Omar Tchiani and his men do not yield, the AU has threatened to impose what it has called "extreme sanctions" on the African nation.

30/07/2023

Niger

EU suspends all security cooperation with Niger in wake of military co

The US has said it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to the West African country. The European Union will not.

29/07/2023