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What is the #EndSars movement in Nigeria?

The #EndSars hashtag has been trending for weeks, calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria.

21/10/2020

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Protests continue in Lagos, Nigeria, over alleged police brutality

Shots were fired in Lagos on Wednesday as protesters continued to demonstrate against alleged police brutality in Nigeria.

21/10/2020

Nigeria

'Many dead' after Nigeria security forces shoot on protesters: Amnesty

The NGO says there is 'credible but disturbing evidence' of fatal shootings in Lagos involving #endSARS protesters against police brutality

21/10/2020

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Cellou Dalein Diallo claims victory in Guinea presidential election

But incumbent Alpha Conde, seeking a controversial third term, has condemned Diallo's declaration as "irresponsible and dangerous".

20/10/2020

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Tensions rise in South Africa over farm killing

A tense standoff between white farmers and black activists gripped the South African town of Senekal on Friday.

16/10/2020

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COVID-19 restrictions squeeze incomes of waste recyclers

Nairobi's giant mountain of rubbish is usually covered with recyclers, people who scramble through the city's waste to earn some cash, but now they say they can't collect enough to feed their families.

16/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

From Angola to Lisbon: My life with toxic masculinity | View

Growing up a queer child in Africa is dangerous because of all the rules around how a man is expected to behave in society.

15/10/2020

World

Denis Mukwege's stand against sexual violence in DRC

Denis Mukwege, known to some as Dr Miracle, explains to Euronews the impact of COVID-19 on the ongoing efforts to help women victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

14/10/2020

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Ivory Coast opposition defy president’s 3rd term bid

The political opposition in Ivory Coast presented a united front against the reelection of Alassane Ouattara, at a rally of about 30,000 people.

11/10/2020

Mali

3 European hostages and Malian politican freed by Islamic extremists

French president Emmanual Macron welcomed the news of the release of French captive Sophie Pétronin, saying it was "a joy to have heard her voice."

09/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

“Why are you crying? Are you a girl?!” | View

"Growing up, I made sure I almost never had to hear the question ‘Why are you crying? Are you a girl?!’ that other boys around me were being asked." #CryLikeABoy

08/10/2020

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Tens of thousands attend Senegal pilgrimage despite COVID-19

Some are concerned that the annual pilgrimage, which draws worshipers from across the country and abroad, could spread COVID-19.

06/10/2020

Business Series

Trail of Two Oceans - a unique trip across Africa

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Our team were lucky enough to board the very first passenger train that crossed Africa from East to West, from Tanzania to Angola. This amazing trip is known as Trail of Two Oceans, crossing from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic.

05/10/2020

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Total: Using biomimicry for cleaner water

Partner content presented by Total

On oil and gas producing platforms, produced water is also extracted with crude oil or used to bring it to the surface. But it is often contaminated and can be harmful to fragile ecosystems if discharged without treatment.

04/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

How toxic masculinity led to my Ghanaian neighbour's misery | View

Ghanaian-Dutch Ama van Dantzig tells the heart touching story of her neighbour, Frank, and how a toxic culture around masculinity led him to suppress his feelings, to then violence and misery #CryLikeaBoy

02/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

Cry Like a Boy: What is toxic masculinity?

In many societies around the world, men are expected to be tough and in control, successful and dominating, aggressive, and brave. What is the problem with this? Why can these behaviours turn toxic? #CryLikeABoy

02/10/2020

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Total access to energy solutions: the future is bright

Partner content presented by Total

Sunlight may turn out to be the world’s great equalizer. Total Access To Energy Solutions (TATES) is at the forefront of the campaign to deliver solar power to some of the most remote places on earth.

01/10/2020

Green News

Egypt’s fight to preserve coral reefs in the Red Sea

How one tourist hotspot banned single-use plastic.

28/09/2020

Travel News

The return of traditional camel racing to Egypt's Sinai desert

Camel racing is a popular traditional sport in many Arab countries and for the Bedouins of the South Sinai desert, its an important way of keeping a traditional heritage alive

21/09/2020

World

How are Tunisia’s plastics businesses faring during the COVID-19 crisis?

Back in April, the International Monetary Fund approved a $745 million emergency loan to help Tunisia navigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IMF also forecast the economy would contract by 4.3% this year.

18/09/2020

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Jimi Hendrix legends and myths live on in Moroccan village

50 years after guitar legend Jimi Hendrix's untimely death, a village on Morocco's Atlantic coast pulsates with his memory.

17/09/2020

Green News

The innovative new project saving Zimbabwe’s bees from extinction

Bees have been struggling to survive in Zimbabwe - but this radical sanctuary programme could be the answer.

12/09/2020

World News

Documentary aims to raise awareness of troubled climate project

The documentary Great Green Wall is described as a journey to the front line of the climate crisis.

11/09/2020

World

Tunisia's startups target saving water & bees to counter global warming's effects

Global warming is having a sizeable impact on agriculture in some North African countries.

11/09/2020

Business Series

Start-ups in Angola experience rapid growth as a result of coronavirus

In partnership with Governo de Angola

In this episode of Business Angola, Euronews discovers how Covid-19 is accelerating business digitalisation in Angola.

09/09/2020

Nigeria

Nigerian police arrest two men over Germany PPE 'scam'

Authorities say the two suspects falsely represented a Dutch company to order personal protective equipment from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

07/09/2020