Africa

Mali

Euroviews. Uncomfortable travel can be the most rewarding travel - and even the most enjoyable ǀ View

In our increasingly homogenized world, there is a special thrill to finding oneself outside the parameters of traditional voyages.

04/08/2019

Zimbabwe

Euroviews. Zimbabwe’s post-Mugabe reforms need the support of the West ǀ View

No one should underestimate the scale of the mountain facing Zimbabwe after 37 years under Mugabe. The presidential election in 2018 was a turning point, with voters having a real choice for the first time in decades.

02/08/2019

Green News

Ethiopia breaks world record by planting 350 million trees in one day

The east African nation setting an example with an ambitious tree-planting campaign.

02/08/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwanda closes border with DR Congo after third Ebola case

Rwandan officials closed their border with DR Congo after the third case of Ebola was detected in the Congolese city of Goma, near the border with Rwanda.

01/08/2019

No Comment

Vets go to huge lengths to save injured and endangered black rhino

Vets go to huge lengths to save injured and endangered black rhino

31/07/2019

World

Spike in use of sport bikes in Cameroon

On this episode, Jerry Bambi takes you on a ride with the latest inspiring stories across the continent.

30/07/2019

Angola

Visit the tomb of Angola's spiritual father

In partnership with Infotur Angola

If there is one historic Angolan figure every visitor to Angola should know it's Agostinho Neto, Angola's first president.

29/07/2019

Nigeria

At least 65 killed in Nigeria Boko Haram attack - state TV

At least 65 killed in Nigeria Boko Haram attack - state TV

29/07/2019

Ghana

Europe's electronic waste ends up at this toxic landfill in Ghana

This is one of Africa’s biggest electronic waste scrapyards and it's filled with the remnants of Europe's discarded electronic devices.

27/07/2019

Libya

Dead migrants wash up on Libya's coast after 'worst tragedy' of year

Around 150 African refugees and migrants perished off the Libyan coast on Thursday, in their apparent attempt to reach Europe.

27/07/2019

Libya

Migrant shipwreck survivors 'sent to bombed Libyan detention centre'

Most of the survivors of the worst Mediterranean shipwreck so far this year have been transferred to a Libyan detention centre that was hit by a deadly airstrike this month, according to the UN refugee agency.

26/07/2019

World

Record breaking Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra talks triumphs and tragedy

Sixteen years ago, Egyptian adventurer Omar Samra turned his back on a successful career in finance to pursue his love of the great outdoors.

26/07/2019

Libya

Scores of migrants feared dead in 'worst tragedy' this year

More than 100 migrants are missing and feared drowned after a wooden boat capsized off the coast of Libya.

25/07/2019

Tunisia

Tunisia’s 92-year-old president Essebsi has died: president's office

Tunisia’s 92-year-old president Essebsi has died said the president's office

25/07/2019

Nigeria

Euroviews. Can Boris Johnson stop the slow murder of "Nigeria's Gandhi"? ǀ View

As Boris Johnson moves into Downing Street, his first priority will be to demonstrate Britain’s strength beyond Europe and its ability to survive and thrive after Brexit. The Commonwealth - Britain’s international bloc that Johnson hopes can rival the EU’s soft power - is a logical place to start.

24/07/2019

No Comment

Street art brings a pop of colour to Casablanca

The city's walls and buildings have been adorned with modern paintings, in celebration of Morocco's annual Sbagha Bagha festival

23/07/2019

Nigeria

Nigeria's President Buhari submits list of cabinet nominees to Senate

Nigeria's President Buhari submits list of cabinet nominees to Senate

23/07/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo's health minister resigns

The decision comes days after the World Health Organisation declared the Ebola outbreak in the country a "public health emergency of international concern".

22/07/2019

Angola

This 360° video shows how Angola is building new farms

In partnership with aipex

Angola is dedicated to becoming agriculturally self-sufficient. Fazienda Tip is a new farm in the country - view this 360° video to see how it works.

22/07/2019

Egypt

British Airways cancels all flights to Cairo due to security concerns

British Airways cancels all flights to Egyptian capital after the UK Foreign Office updates its travel guidance to warn of threat to aviation

21/07/2019

Tunisia

Meet the Tunisian running to be first openly gay Arab president

Mounir Baatour says there has been a “positive” reaction to his campaign to become Tunisia's first openly gay president.

20/07/2019

Sport

Algerian football fans in France celebrate African Cup of Nation

Algeria score early to beat Senegal 1-0 and lift their second African Cup of Nations.

19/07/2019

World

North Africa’s first tattoo school revives an old tradition in Tunisia

The National School of Tattooing, which opened its doors in Tunisia in January, is the only one of its kind in North Africa.

19/07/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Why has WHO declared Ebola emergency a year after outbreak started?

The World Health Organisation declared Ebola a public health emergency of international concern on Thursday.

19/07/2019

Next Series

Safe, cheap and sustainable: Clean water technology for Africa

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Futuris, we meet the African and European scientists working together to find ways to disinfect water for domestic use in remote, isolated places in Africa, using sustainable and affordable technology.

15/07/2019

Angola

360° video: Great surfing will ‘put Angola on the map’

In partnership with Infotur Angola

Angola rarely comes up when surfers discuss possible holiday destinations, but maybe that is about to change.

15/07/2019