Africa

Libya

Battle for Libya's Tripoli leaves at least 29 civilians dead

"I mean when you mother dies in your hands... you lose it," Reyad El Hami, a resident of Tripoli, told Euronews' Anelise Borges.

24/05/2019

Senegal

Watch: Senegal 'Salt Queen' tastes success in a man's world

Diouf, 35, began her venture a decade ago, investing her savings to buy her own salt flats in Fatick, one of the West African nation's biggest salt mining regions.

24/05/2019

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Indonesian martial arts school helps Egyptian women battle harassment

With the help of Indonesian students studying in Egypt, over 1,200 women and children are learning the sport in Cairo which they hope will help them fight ongoing street harassment.

23/05/2019

Libya

'Macron is responsible' for dead in Tripoli, says militia leader

"Anyone who dies here, Macron is responsible," the leader of a Libyan militia fighting for the UN-backed Government of National Accord told Euronews.

23/05/2019

Libya

'Haftar's troops are criminals and thugs,' Libyan PM tells Euronews

"They are criminal gangs, ideological groups, thugs and outlaws," al-Serraj told Euronews in exclusive interview

22/05/2019

Libya

Libya managing migrants is 'like a sick doctor treating patients'

Putting unstable Libya in charge of managing Europe-seeking migrants is like "a sick doctor being asked to treat patients".

21/05/2019

Libya

'They started to shoot": NGOs raise alarm on Libyan detention centres

Migrants and refugees caught in the Mediterranean are brought back to Libya and kept in detention centres where they are particularly vulnerable.

20/05/2019

World

Shifting careers: From banking to making pancakes

In this edition on Inspire Africa, an Ivorian entrepreneur who own several pastry shops in Abidjan shares his tips to successfully changing careers and sustaining a business.

20/05/2019

Egypt

At least 12 wounded in Egypt blast targeting tourist bus

The blast set off near the museum close to the Giza Pyramids. Security sources told Reuters that most of the injured were foreign tourists.

19/05/2019

Libya

Clashes on outskirts of Libya's capital Tripoli kill 15

At least 15 fighters under the command of strongman Khalifa Haftar were killed in clashes with forces linked to the UN-recognised government.

18/05/2019

World

Revolutionising storytelling in Mozambique

This episode of Inspire Africa explores how storytelling and performing arts are shifting gears in Mozambique, but staying true to local traditions.

17/05/2019

Angola

Angolan development turns Benguela province into investment magnet

In partnership with aipex

With a rebuilt railroad, a port and a brand new airport, the province of Benguela - one of Angola's trading powerhouses - has been reborn, bringing with it booming businesses and a flood of investment opportunities.

15/05/2019

Angola

See how the Angolan fishing industry works when the ship comes in

In partnership with aipex

Some 600 people are hard at work at the Vimar & Filhos fishing factory, which holds up to 2,000 tonnes of fresh fish. Join them in this 360° report.

15/05/2019

Destinations

Hippos play a key role in maintaining ecosystems... with their poop

The falling hippo numbers may be devastating in Kenya.

12/05/2019

Tunisia

'They went under one after one': Survivor recounts migrant boat horror

A survivor of a migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean has told how he watched fellow passengers slip away and sink to their deaths.

11/05/2019

South Africa

Corruption and economic unrest could have led to the drop in support

South Africa elections: ANC wins absolute majority, but with reduced support

11/05/2019

Tunisia

Death toll from Tunisia migrant ship disaster rises to 65

It's prompted warnings that more migrants will die unless search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean are strengthened.

11/05/2019

Libya

Libya calls for help against rebel offensive

The Libyan government calls for international support to halt the Eastern rebels’ assault on Tripoli.

11/05/2019

Burkina Faso

Two French soldiers killed during rescue of four hostages in Burkina Faso

Two French soldiers have been killed during a rescue operation by special forces of four people being held hostage by an armed group in Burkina Faso

10/05/2019

World

Ramadan unites Christians and Muslims in Egypt

A group of Muslims and Christians have come together in Egypt to give their time to help the needy of society.

10/05/2019

South Africa

South Africans go to the polls amid anger over corruption and inequality

South Africa is holding parliamentary and provincial elections, with the ruling African National Congress facing a backlash over corruption and racial inequality.

08/05/2019

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Graffiti represents political struggles for Sudanese artists

Dozens paint the walls and streets of their sit-in camp with murals documenting their struggles.

06/05/2019

Egypt

Ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years discovered in Egypt

An ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years has been discovered in Egypt, announced the ministry of antiquities.

05/05/2019

Algeria

Bouteflika's brother placed in custody by military judge

An Algerian military judge on Sunday placed in custody the youngest brother of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and two former intelligence chiefs, state TV reported.

04/05/2019

Benin

Dead body believed to be Benin guide found

A body allegedly belonging to Benin guide was found by authorities after two French tourists and their guide were reported missing on Wednesday.

03/05/2019

Libya

Oil prices, Libya and everyday petrol. How is the EU affected?

Euronews spoke to experts to find out if the conflict in Libya will affect oil prices in the future and if the European Union is preparing for such events.

03/05/2019