Africa

Egypt

Euroviews. In Egypt, al-Sisi’s reelection is a replay of his first bid for power

The embrace of Russian state interests in spreading anti-Western and anti-Ukrainian narratives by Egyptian punditry is just one of the peculiarities surrounding al-Sisi’s new term, Nathaniel Greenberg writes.

08/01/2024

Green News

Euroviews. Will we keep thinking of Africa even after COP28?

Africa can play a key role in a future global green economy and might be our biggest source of hope with the right investments, Joseph Hammond writes.

05/01/2024

South Africa

Athlete Oscar Pistorius released from prison, say authorities

Pistorius has served nearly nine years of his 13 years and five months murder sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013.

05/01/2024

Partner content

The DRC enlists Turkish collaboration for ambitious development plans

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The DRC enlists Turkish collaboration for ambitious development plans

29/12/2023

Health news

Scientists warn against stigma amid Congo's biggest mpox outbreak

As Congo copes with its biggest outbreak of mpox, scientists warn discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make it worse.

28/12/2023

Scenes

Meet the team crafting pencils out of recycled newspapers in Kenya

In partnership with Media City

“A pencil that changes the world, through that pencil we plant trees.”

25/12/2023

Tunisia

Euroviews. Tunisia must break free from reliance on short-term economic fixes

Tunis' political decision to mobilise resources for escalating expenditures without addressing the need to curb spending, downsize the government, and reduce the state's economic footprint is a looming disaster, Sadok Rouai writes.

20/12/2023

The Exchange

Africa: A Continent with huge economic potential

In partnership with Media City

Start-up businesses and innovation are soaring across Africa. With the world's second-largest continent looking towards the future, countries across the region are setting their sights on economic prosperity.

20/12/2023

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MTN & Huawei power the 5G revolution in South African coal mines

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MTN’s 5G mining deployment is making waves in South Africa as the coal industry moves towards ground-breaking digitisation.

20/12/2023

Libya

UN: More than 60 migrants drown off Libya

The deaths are the latest casualties in the central Mediterranean route often used by migrants and where, this year alone, more than 2,250 people have died.

17/12/2023

Green News

Kenya: Millions displaced by the worst flooding in 100 years

There is no end in sight for the extreme weather.

15/12/2023

Green News

Euroviews. In the global fight against climate change, a way forward exists

As COP28 concludes, the question remains — who is going to provide the leadership we so desperately need, Prof Lee White CBE writes.

13/12/2023

Climate

Euroviews. America is failing Africa by not taking COP28 seriously

Washington's decisions still largely signal the status quo to other nations in the Global North — and if the US is not willing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to climate finance, then it’s very possible other wealthy nations could follow suit, Abdoulie Ceesay writes.

11/12/2023

Egypt

Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi almost certain to win

Current President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has been in power since mid-2014 and it's expected this election will see him stay in the top spot until 2030.

10/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Severe floods ravage eastern Africa

Much of the East African region is experiencing episodes of heavy rainfall and deadly flooding.

07/12/2023

Culture news

Imhotep Museum in Saqqara reopens to the public after restoration

Considered one of the most significant archaeological museums in Egypt, the Imhotep Museum, in the Saqqara necropolis complex, reopens its doors after renovation.

06/12/2023

Nature

World’s oldest living land animal celebrates his 191st birthday

St Helena’s national treasure, who predates the telephone, is in good health and expected to reach his third century.

04/12/2023

Africanews

The Ugandan literacy specialist making a difference for disadvantaged children

"80% of the books that I write advocate for disabilities. So, we are using children born with autism, albinism, any form of disability... as the main characters in these books to inspire children..you can see that what started as just literacy and books has transformational and social impact." Hasfa

02/12/2023

Football Now

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Who will win?

Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition?

30/11/2023

Nature

Lost species of golden mole rediscovered in Africa after 87 years

The team described the hunt to find the mole as 'more exciting' than an episode of CSI.

29/11/2023

Egypt

Spain and Belgium deplore Israel's killing of thousands in Gaza

“The indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians including thousands of boys and girls is completely unacceptable," Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

24/11/2023

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Euroviews. Perpetrators of sexual violence in the DRC must be held to account

Historically, we know that conviction rates for these crimes are shockingly low. How can we expect or encourage survivors to come forward when so few cases ever succeed, Nadine Tunasi writes.

24/11/2023

Eco-Innovation

Is soilless farming Egypt’s answer to water scarcity?

Hydroponics uses just 10 per cent of the water needed for traditional cultivation.

24/11/2023

South Africa

South African runner Pistorius granted parole

Pistorius was at the height of his fame and one of the world’s most admired athletes when he killed Steenkamp. He shot her multiple times in the bathroom of his Pretoria villa in the predawn hours with his licensed 9mm pistol.

24/11/2023

Climate

World has less than 68 days of sugar in stockpiles due to El Nino

Dry El Nino weather patterns have led sugar prices to more than double.

20/11/2023

Egypt

EU chief meets Egypt's president to discuss Israel-Hamas war

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has met with Egypt's president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo for talks on the conflict.

18/11/2023