Africa

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso to return to civilian rule after coup and mediation

Burkina Faso is expected to reinstate an interim government on Sunday headed by President Michel Kafando. It follows peace talks between African

20/09/2015

Sport

All-Africa Games close in bustling Brazzaville

The 11th All-Africa games have drawn to a close in Republic of Congo Brazzaville with around 8,000 athletes taking part in 22 sports. Egypt topped

19/09/2015

Egypt

Sherif Ismail heads new Egypt government

Egypt has a new government one month ahead of a general election with Sherif Ismail as its prime minister. President al-Sisi has kept the former

19/09/2015

Burkina Faso

Mediation talks set to get underway in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso it is reported that three people have died and at least 13 have been injured at the main hospital in Ouagadougou. The deaths came on

18/09/2015

Libya

Seven dead in migrant boat tragedy off Libyan coast

At least seven migrants, including a young child, have died after their boat sank off the coast of Libya. More than 100 people were rescued by a

18/09/2015

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Mediation after coup d'etat as president 'is freed'

Tension remains high in Burkina Faso where the military junta that has seized power said on Friday that it had reopened borders and released the

18/09/2015

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Protests on streets ahead of curfew

People have taken to the streets of Burkina Faso to protest against the military coup and the arrest of several leaders in the country’s transitional

17/09/2015

Burkina Faso

'We thought democracy would prevail', Burkina Faso resident tells euronews

Following the military coup in Burkina Faso, euronews spoke to a French national who has lived and worked in the capital Ouagadougou for a number of years. She outlined the situation in the city.

17/09/2015

Burkina Faso

What's behind the coup in Burkina Faso?

French President Francois Hollande has condemned what he has described as a coup d‘état in the West African state of Burkina Faso. It is the latest

17/09/2015

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: War of words follows military coup

A war of words follows the military coup in Burkina Faso as both the army and transitional powers claim leadership of the country.

17/09/2015

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Presidential Guard seizes control in coup d'état

Officials say there has been a coup d‘état in Burkina Faso. Guards loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaoré have taken the interim government

17/09/2015

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Presidential guard detains interim leaders

Burkina Faso’s interim leaders have been detained by the powerful presidential guard in what looks like a coup d’etat. President Michel Kafando, his

16/09/2015

Sport

African Games: Algeria claim men's volleyball gold

Algeria celebrated another gold at the African Games in Brazzaville, when the men’s team won the volleyball. The North African’s beat hosts Congo

16/09/2015

Egypt

Egypt: Relatives of slain tourists arrive in Cairo

Mexico’s Foreign Minister has arrived in Egpyt. Claudia Ruiz Massieu has travelled to Cairo with the relatives of eight Mexican tourists killed in

16/09/2015

Sport

Sprint gold for Cote d'Ivoire in the All African Games

The peak of the All African Games was the the finals of the Men’s and Women’s 100 metres. Ben Youssef Meiti sprinted to take gold in the men’s

15/09/2015

Egypt

Mexico demands explanation from Egypt over tourist deaths

Mexico has been trying to get more details from the Egyptian authorities about the attack on a number of Mexican tourists who were caught in friendly

14/09/2015

Culture news

Photorealistic ballpoint pen art from Nigeria

Twenty-two-year old Oscar Ukonu is putting the finishing touches to his latest piece of work, a portrait of US President Barack Obama. The young

14/09/2015

Egypt

Egyptian forces 'mistakenly kill' 12 in Mexican tourist convoy

Egyptian authorities say the police and military have accidentally killed 12 people, including at least two Mexican nationals. Reports suggest a

14/09/2015

Egypt

Mexican tourists accidentally killed by Egyptian security forces

Egyptian authorities say 12 people, Egyptian and Mexican nationals, have been accidentally killed after police and military shot at a Mexican tourist

14/09/2015

Egypt

Egypt's government resigns as Ismail asked to form new cabinet

Egyptians are bewildered at the sudden resignation of the government and prime minister with a general election looming in October. President Abdel

12/09/2015

Sport

African Games Congo: Massamba hands home nation gold in artistic gymnastics

The flame continues to burn brightly in the Congolese capital Brazzaville for the 11th edition of the African Games. The Palais de Sport in Kintele

11/09/2015

South Africa

Homo Naledi: A new human-like species discovered in South Africa

Experts have discovered Homo Naledi, a new human-like species. The remains of 15 skeletons have been found secreted deep in a cave system in South

10/09/2015

Egypt

Pink Taxi strikes back against sexual assaults in Egypt

There is a new taxi company in Egypt reserved for women: Pink Taxi. Sexual harassment and Egyptian male society’s behaviour toward women is the worst

09/09/2015

Sport

South African dominate the pool at African Games

The South African swimming team continued to dominate the pool at the 11th edition of the African Games, in Brazzaville. Olympian Chad le Clos won

08/09/2015

Culture news

A voice to watch: Ruby Amanfu

You may not have heard her name before, but odds are you have heard her voice: Ruby Amanfu has a long history as a back-up and duet singer with acts

07/09/2015

Eritrea

Guatemala vote set to go to run-off

Guatemala’s presidential election looks set to go to a run-off after no clear winner emerged from the three leading candidates in the first round

07/09/2015