Africa

Explore

Discover Algiers: From the Casbah to modern wonders

In partnership with anep

In this episode of Explore Algeria, we delve into the heart of Algiers, where history and modernity meet.

03/09/2024

Scenes

The visually impaired players rely on skill and determination to win.

In partnership with Media City

Goalball, a unique team sport designed exclusively for athletes with impaired vision, is one of the oldest sports registered at the Paralympic Games.

02/09/2024

World

Port of Djen Djen: Inside Algeria’s largest international port

In partnership with anep

The Port of Djen Djen, in east Algeria, is the country’s largest working seaport. We take you inside the international trade hub as it undergoes a major extension.

29/08/2024

No Comment

New dining experience with robot waiters turns heads in Kenya

The first of its kind in East Africa, the Robot Cafe has triggered concerns about job displacement in the country's all-important hospitality industry.

29/08/2024

Europe News

Spain and The Gambia sign partnership agreement on migration control

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez indicated that Spain will launch a new strategy to improve relations with Africa, especially Western Africa and the Sahel, which will be considered priority regions.

29/08/2024

Mauritania

Spain and Mauritania agree to stem Mediterranean migration flows

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez is on a three-day tour of West Africa to reinforce bilateral relations with Mauritania, Gambia, and Senegal, from which the majority of migrant boats reaching the Canary Islands are being launched.

28/08/2024

Culture news

Take a look at the biggest diamond in over century found in Botswana

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony.

26/08/2024

Design

Morocco reveals a look at the world's biggest football stadium

New images have been released for what’s planned to be the biggest football stadium in the world.

24/08/2024

World

Algeria has big plans to develop tourism by 2030 – how will it work?

In partnership with anep

Algeria’s government wants to see five times more annual visitors to the country by 2030. We take a look at how the tourism sector is being developed to attract and host them all.

22/08/2024

Health news

DRC hopes to receive mpox vaccines to address health emergency

Most of the mpox cases and deaths have been in Congo, with a new strain that is likely more transmissible spreading there.

20/08/2024

Earth News

El Niño drought causing increase in forced marriages in Africa

A report by ActionAid has found that families have been forced to marry off daughters in exchange for food.

19/08/2024

Health news

What is mpox and why has the WHO declared it a health emergency?

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is endemic in central and western Africa and was last declared a global health emergency in 2022.

15/08/2024

World

Water stress: Algeria’s strategies

In partnership with anep

One of the biggest challenges facing Algeria is its drinking water supply. To respond to this emergency, the government is innovating by investing in desalination and wastewater recycling.

15/08/2024

Health news

WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

The WHO and Africa CDC declared emergencies over the mpox outbreak, as European authorities plan to send more than 175,000 vaccines to the region.

14/08/2024

No Comment

Landslide at Uganda garbage dump kills 17

Rescuers are continuing to look for survivors amongst the wreckage.

12/08/2024

Libya

Euroviews. Is Western myopia in Libya creating a far worse version of Gaddafi?

If we do not prevent Libya from becoming a mafia state, the trend will not stop at Libya’s borders but become a norm in the region, and especially the Sahel, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes.

08/08/2024

Europe News

At least 73 migrants rescued at sea off the coast of Libya, MSF says

Dozens of people were rescued off the coast in Libya after several dinghies got into trouble on Friday and Saturday.

05/08/2024

No Comment

Nigerian president calls for end to violent protests

Human rights groups say at least 13 people have died in protests since Thursday across the country.

05/08/2024

Somalia

At least 32 dead in hotel attack in Somalia

Al-Qaeda’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabaab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack.

03/08/2024

No Comment

Protests In Nigeria against worst cost-of-living crisis in generation

Amnesty International's Nigeria office said at least nine people were killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests against the economic crisis gripping the country.

02/08/2024

Health news

Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic

Vaccines and treatments have been largely inaccessible in parts of Africa where outbreaks have emerged in recent months.

01/08/2024

Health news

'Stunning' study shows twice-yearly jab may give 100% HIV protection

Lenacapavir, a new injectible HIV treatment, was given to women in South Africa and Uganda with nearly 100% efficacy.

24/07/2024

Ethiopia

At least 146 killed in Ethiopia mudslides

The death toll rose from 55 on Monday to 146 on Tuesday as search operations continue in the area.

23/07/2024

Scenes

Watch: Kenya's steeplechase star on the fast track to success

In partnership with Media City

Pamela Kosgei is a young steeplechase runner eager to do well through hard work, guided by her coach and former marathon runner, Eric Kimaiyo, at the Kapsait Athletics Training Camp.

15/07/2024

Culture news

Photojournalism award reveals major problem of e-waste in Ghana

The resulting images capture the immensity of the e-waste problem and the vulnerability of Ghanaians caught up in the system.

05/07/2024

Health news

New mpox strain could become global health threat, experts warn

Lack of access to vaccines, stigma, and a fast-moving new variant have hindered the DRC’s mpox response.

03/07/2024