Africa

World

Niger a hub for migrants travelling to and from Europe

Niger is a migration hub for those trying to reach Europe through Libya, as well as a laboratory for Europe’s remote control migration policy. As efforts to keep people from travelling to Europe step up, the effects are seen on the ground in Agadez, Niger.

26/10/2018

Democratic Republic Of Congo

New hope in the battle against Ebola in the DR Congo’s conflict zone

Euronews reports from Beni, where new treatments provide hope that a new Ebola outbreak can be contained despite fighting nearby between armed groups.

23/10/2018

Morocco

#Masaktach, how the Moroccan #MeToo began

Moroccan women condemn "the culture of rape and impunity".

17/10/2018

Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed gives 50% of ministerial roles to women

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed 50 percent of his ministerial positions to women in his latest government reform since taking office in April

17/10/2018

Kenya

Watch: Kenyan artist creates paintings for visually impaired

An artist in Kenya is creating paintings for the visually impaired by incorporating Braille into her work, in hopes of helping blind people to experience art.

17/10/2018

No Comment

Train derails near Moroccan capital Rabat

A tragic derailment of a train linking Rabat and Kenitra, in the region of Bouknadel, happened on Tuesday, and caused several casualties and injuries.

16/10/2018

Africanews

Youths protecting the environment [Inspire Africa]

Who says teenagers do not care about the environment? In this edition of Inspire Afirca, Hannane Ferdjani talks an 18-year-old student who is actively showing his peers how to secure their tomorrow o

15/10/2018

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Dozens die in DRC after collecting leaking fuel from burning tanker

At least 50 people have died and over 100 have received second-degree burns after an oil tanker collided with a bus in Congo Saturday.

06/10/2018

Kenya

First Lady: Under fire after wearing 'colonial' pith helmet in Kenya

Melania Trump showed off the very clean, bright, white hat while travelling on safari but some say it's a symbol of oppression

06/10/2018

World

El Gouna Film Festival brings regional & international stars to Egypt

The El Gouna Film Festival made its debut in the Middle East and North Africa region just last year, and for its second edition it stepped up the pace with 80 films from more than 30 different countries.

05/10/2018

World

Patrick Dempsey and Jean-Jacques Annaud present new TV series at the El Gouna Film Festival

During the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and French director Jean-Jacques Annaud presented a preview of their new television miniseries ‘The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair’.

05/10/2018

World

Egyptian actress Yousra reveals the most important lesson in her career

Award-winning Egyptian actress Yousra has more than 80 film and television credits to her name.

05/10/2018

World

Owen Wilson describes toughest time of his career and reveals favourite film

The second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival showcased local and regional films whilst also focusing on inspiring and educating young talent. Actor Owen Wilson was on the ground to share his experiences during a movie workshop.

05/10/2018

World

Sylvester Stallone talks Creed II, Rambo V and reveals future plans

Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone was feted with the Career Achievement Award during the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.

05/10/2018

World

Modern Bedouins show another side to El Gouna luxury resort

Dotted with five-star hotels and lush golf courses, the luxury resort of El Gouna was established along Egypt’s northern Red Sea coast around 1989.

05/10/2018

Rwanda

Kigali's thriving art scene proof of the healing power of culture

The Ivuka arts centre has, more or less, created a Rwandan arts scene from scratch after the horrors of the 1994 genocide.

02/10/2018

Kenya

Watch: Prince William shows football skills in Kenya kickabout

So just how good is the Duke of Cambridge at football?

01/10/2018

Cult

El Gouna international film festival wraps

El Gouna international film festival wraps

30/09/2018

Morocco

Migrant woman buried after Moroccan navy fires on boat

A Moroccan was buried on Wednesday after Morocco's navy opened fire on a boat carrying her and two dozen other migrants.

27/09/2018

Niger

Migrants hotspots: the Niger laboratory

Niger is a major transit country for migrants wanting to reach Europe. The EU wants to make it one of the so-called « hotspots » where migration flows towards Europe can be processed. euronews reporter Valérie Gauriat investigated on the field.

25/09/2018

Africanews

Once bullied, Ugandan fights stigma against HIV+ people [Inspire Africa]

Hannane Ferdjani meets with Humphrey Nabimanya, a 29 year old Ugandan who was bullied as a child for having HIV+ guardians.

24/09/2018

Egypt

Egypt's second El Gouna Film Festival opens on the Red Sea

Only in its second year, it's already growing in size and stature.

21/09/2018

Tanzania

Captain arrested in Tanzania ferry disaster

The death toll of a ferry that capsized in Tanzania reaches 224

21/09/2018

Algeria

Merkel visits Algiers to enhance bilateral ties with the country

It's the German Chancellor's first visit to Algeria in a decade

17/09/2018

Egypt

Archaeologists discover ancient sphinx in Egyptian temple

Egyptian archaeologists draining water from a temple in the southern city of Aswan have uncovered a sandstone sphinx likely dating to the Ptolemaic era.

17/09/2018

Niger

Anti-smuggling laws hurt economic lifeline of west African towns

West African towns lose economic lifeline as EU moves to toughen migration policies at external borders.

16/09/2018