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One dead as protesting Algerians call on Bouteflika to step down

Thousands of people in cities across Algeria called on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to leave office on Friday (March 1) in the country's biggest anti-government demonstrations since the Arab Spring eight years ago.

03/03/2019

Algeria

Algerian president responds to protests with list of commitments

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika responded to recent mass protests against his leadership with a list of commitments, including a promise to stand down after the country's next election

03/03/2019

Algeria

Candidates in Algerian election must submit papers in person

All candidates in the Algerian presidential election must submit their candidacy papers in person, Abdelwahab Derbal, the head of the election commission said on Sunday.

03/03/2019

Algeria

Algeria protests: 50 police officers and dozens of demonstrators injured

The largest anti-government protest for eight years sees 45 people arrested. Algerian's urge President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down.

02/03/2019

Algeria

Why are people protesting in Algeria? | Euronews answers

Thousands of Algerians have taken to the streets in protest another Abdelaziz Bouteflika presidential bid. The ailing, 81-year-old president recently announced he will seek a fifth five-year term but remains under care at a Swiss hospital.

01/03/2019

Egypt

Euroviews. EU indulgence of Sisi’s brutal tactics is fueling instability ǀ View

Time and again, Western leaders have chosen either to endorse Sisi’s régime or to accept it implicitly. The result is the endorsement of brutal tactics which are fuelling instability in Sinai.

28/02/2019

Earth News

From the road to your living room

Ingenious designers are giving new life to tyres.

27/02/2019

Egypt

Train station fire kills at least 20, injures dozens in Cairo

"I saw a man pointing from the locomotive as it entered the platform, and screaming, 'There are no brakes, there are no brakes' before he jumped out."

27/02/2019

Egypt

Dozens killed and injured in Cairo train station fire

At least 25 people were killed and 50 injured in the accident, state television reported.

27/02/2019

Mauritius

UN court finds UK acted 'unlawfully' during Mauritius decolonisation

The UN's International Court of Justice said on Monday that the UK was 'under obligation' to relinquish its control over the Chagos Archipelago, following findings that authoties acted unlawfully during the decolonisation process of Mauritius

25/02/2019

Egypt

Both sides declare first EU-Arab League summit a success

The first EU-Arab League summit has ended in Egypt with both sides declaring it a success and announcing plans for a second meeting in 2022.

25/02/2019

Egypt

Watch: Theresa May talks to the media after EU-Arab League summit

"We have it within our grasp. I have had a real sense in conversations that we can achieve that deal on the 29th of March. That's where my energy is going to be focused," said May.

25/02/2019

Egypt

Delaying Brexit would be 'rational solution', says Tusk

Delaying Brexit would be a "rational solution", European Council President Donald Tusk said at a press conference following a summit between Arab League and European Union member states.

25/02/2019

World

Tapping into natural skin care market in Tanzania

The demand for organic cosmetics is fast growing across the continent. Hellen Dause is determined to make the most of this trend with her own brand of skin care based in Zanzibar.

24/02/2019

Egypt

Terrorism, migration central at first ever EU-Arab League summit

“The goal is to start a dialogue with other world regions. By that the EU aims to counter Russia’s and China’s growing influence in these regions,” an EU source said.

24/02/2019

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Elephant seal travelled across 6500kms to stay on beach in South Africa

The rare animal has made its way to Cape Town’s Fish Hoek beach, where he’s made a nesting area in the popular stretch by the sea. Locals and tourists can get a good look at the creature but must give him space.

23/02/2019

Nigeria

Nigeria's Buhari casts ballot as polls open in delayed presidential election

Nigeria's Buhari casts ballot as polls open in delayed presidential election

23/02/2019

Nigeria

After a week's delay Nigerians finally go to the polls

But just hours before the polls opened Geidam city in Yobe state was attacked by suspected Islamic extremists and dozens of residents fled.

23/02/2019

World

What is Tunisia’s ‘cultural cave’ and how is it helping local artists?

A natural cave filled with modern paintings and artwork installations is amongst Tunisia’s hidden cultural treasures.

22/02/2019

Nigeria

Watch: Nigeria's traditional textile trade under threat

The dye pits in Kano have been in operation for five centuries, but are now reported to be the last of their kind. Many pits have been abandoned as young people turn to city jobs instead of traditional trades.

22/02/2019

Sudan

Why are people protesting in Sudan? | Euronews answers

Euronews looks at why people are continuing to protest in Sudan

22/02/2019

Earth News

Creating music from garbage

An environmental activist in Egypt recycles waste to create musical instruments.

22/02/2019

Nigeria

Euroviews. The success of Africa’s biggest democracy isn’t a priority for the EU

Although the EU has deployed an election observation mission to Nigeria, its political leadership has kept its distance. With the success of Africa’s biggest democracy at risk, the EU can do more to ensure free and fair elections take place.

21/02/2019

World

Malian refugees in Mauritania: education in an emergency context

In partnership with The European Commission

Aid Zone travels to the Mbera refugee camp in Mauritania to see what is being done to educate the refugee minors from Mali in order to protect them from early forced marriage and child labour.

21/02/2019

World

United Nations says Mauritania urgently needs funds to deal with ongoing refugee crisis

The United Nations says Mauritania in northwest Africa urgently needs funds to deal with a growing refugee crisis. Thousands of people are arriving from neighbouring Mali to escape an extreme interpretation of Islam and inter-ethnic violence.

21/02/2019

Egypt

Skydivers soar over Egyptian Pyramids

The skydiving festival, now in its fourth year, will see 140 participants from 32 countries take flight over Giza's landmarks.

20/02/2019