Find all latest and hot news about Africa

Morocco 17/10/2018

#Masaktach, how the Moroccan #MeToo began

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

Ethiopia 17/10/2018

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed moves gender politics forward with cabinet parity | The Cube

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

Kenya 17/10/2018

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.

no comment 16/10/2018

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.

Africanews 15/10/2018

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

Democratic Republic Of Congo 06/10/2018

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.

Kenya 06/10/2018

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

Inspire Middle East 05/10/2018

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.

Inspire Middle East 05/10/2018

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’.

Inspire Middle East 05/10/2018

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.

Inspire Middle East 05/10/2018

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.

Inspire Middle East 05/10/2018

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.

Inspire Middle East 05/10/2018

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.

Rwanda 02/10/2018

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.

Kenya 01/10/2018

Watch: Prince William shows football skills in Kenya kickabout

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

Cult 30/09/2018

El Gouna international film festival wraps

Moroccan migrant shot at and killed at sea

Morocco 27/09/2018

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.

Niger 25/09/2018

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.

Africanews 24/09/2018

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.

Egypt 21/09/2018

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.

Tanzania 21/09/2018

Captain arrested in Tanzania ferry disaster as death toll climbs to 224

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

Algeria 17/09/2018

Merkel visits Algiers to enhance bilateral ties with the country

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

Egypt 17/09/2018

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.

Niger 16/09/2018

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.

Red ochre markings on a stone flake discovered in Blombos Cave

South Africa 13/09/2018

Oldest known human drawing found in South African cave

Scientists said on Wednesday that they have discovered the world's oldest drawing on a small rock in South Africa.

no comment 12/09/2018

Formerly bitter east African rivals celebrate official border opening

Celebrating their dramatic diplomatic thaw, the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have officially opened the border where a bloody war and ensuing tensions had divided them for decades, with emotional residents embracing after years of separation.