Africa

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Children missing after volcano eruption

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo hundreds of children are still missing after being separated from families fleeing a volcano eruption

05/06/2021

Nature

This coral 'gardener' is restoring reefs devastated by global warming

Rosalie Bailie has spent the last six months replanting corals off the coast of Kenya.

04/06/2021

Health news

These drones are airdropping vaccines to remote Ghanaian villages

Each drone can carry up to 2,000 vaccines 160 kilometres, reaching the remotest corners of the west African country.

04/06/2021

Travel News

Meet the marine biologist working to save Kenya’s coral reefs

Explore Kenya’s coral reefs through the eyes of a reef restoration diver.

03/06/2021

Nigeria

Gunmen kill one and abduct students from school in Nigeria

Nigerian media report gunmen abducted around 200 students from the Salihu Tanko Islamic School.

31/05/2021

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Ethiopia rallies against US over Tigray restrictions

Ethiopia stages a massive rally in Addis Ababa to rail against the United States imposing restrictions on economic and security assistance over the conflict in the Tigray region.

30/05/2021

Egypt

High-level talks ensue over Gaza reconstruction after Israel-Hamas war

An Egyptian official said on Sunday that funds to Gaza will be overseen by an international body like the United Nations to ensure they do not end up with Hamas.

30/05/2021

Mali

Mali coup leader becomes transitional President

President N'Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane resigned on Wednesday after they were released from detention.

29/05/2021

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Residents escape Goma by boat amid eruption fears

Scores of people rushed down to Goma's port on Friday, piling into boats to leave the city as renewed volcanic activity loomed.

28/05/2021

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Thousands leave Goma after more volcanic activity

Tens of thousands of people were on Thursday evacuating the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for fear of another volcanic eruption by Mount Nyiragongo.

27/05/2021

Angola

A weekend in Luanda: “Africa’s Manhattan” waits to be discovered

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Rica en cultura, ya en tiempos remotos, y más tarde con gran influencia portuguesa en el siglo XVI, Angola tiene mucho que celebrar en torno a su patrimonio, su gastronomía y sus tradiciones.

27/05/2021

Rwanda

France 'inflicted suffering on Rwanda by staying silent over genocide'

Macron acknowledged France had been at fault but stopped short of an apology.

27/05/2021

Nigeria

More than 100 missing, feared dead after Nigeria boat sinks

More than 165 passengers were on the boat. Twenty-two have so far been rescued and five bodies recovered, including a baby less than a year old.

27/05/2021

World

"Europe's response should be to talk to Africans" – Felix Tshisekedi

Days after the Summit on the Financing of African Economies in Paris, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, gives Euronews his insight into the continent's finances, the migrant situation, terrorist threats and good governance.

26/05/2021

Business Series

Angola's top tourist destinations just waiting to be discovered

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Rich cultural experiences, exceptional encounters and marvellous scenery are just waiting to be discovered in Angola. With desert, coastal roads, beaches and wetlands it has something for everyone. Explore some of its top destinations.

26/05/2021

World News

Ceuta struggles to cope with influx of unaccompanied children

More than 8,000 migrants and asylum seekers crossed into the Spanish enclave in north Africa last week.

25/05/2021

Mali

Mali's president and PM arrested by mutinous soldiers

Mutinous soldiers arrested Mali's leaders on Monday, sparking fears of another coup just nine months after a military junta seized power.

25/05/2021

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo volcano kills 15 people, thousands flee

More than 170 children were still feared missing Sunday after the chaos of the Mount Nyiragongo eruption Saturday night

23/05/2021

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Lava from eruption destroys some homes in Goma

A volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo unleashed lava that destroyed homes on the outskirts of Goma, but witnesses said Sunday that the city of two million had been mostly spared

23/05/2021

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Mount Nyiragongo erupted at night and sent thousands of Congolese fleeing in panic

A volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo unleashed lava that destroyed homes on the outskirts of Goma, but witnesses said Sunday that the city of two million had been mostly spared

23/05/2021

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo orders evacuation of Goma after volcano erupts

An eruption in 2002 left hundreds dead and 100,000 homeless.

23/05/2021

Nigeria

Nigeria's Chief of Army staff dies in plane crash

Attahiru had been appointed to the position earlier this year by President Muhammadu Buhari.

22/05/2021

Nigeria

Boko Haram leader 'seriously wounded' in attempted suicide attempt

Abubakar Shekau reportedly tried to kill himself to avoid capture after being surrounded by rival jihadists.

21/05/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Critical reflections on the everyday processes of ‘becoming a man’

Dr Amon Ashaba Mwiine, lecturer at the School of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University, focuses on the everyday processes of ‘becoming a man’ in Uganda #CryLikeaBoy

20/05/2021

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Clashes as Morocco forces block access to Ceuta

Moroccan migrants scuffle with police in Fnideq, on the Moroccan side of the border with Spain, in the hope of a new opening towards the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where thousands of would-be emigrants have been flocking since Monday

20/05/2021

World

Angola slam-dunks its way into basketball history

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Africa is a birthplace of world-class sportsmen and women with Angola among some of the countries feeding top-flight competition. Its star basketball players are enjoying success not only on the continent, but they are also slam-dunking their way to teams in Europe and the US.

19/05/2021