Africa

Health news

African nations 'relegated to a footnote' in monkeypox vaccine efforts

Scientists say that unlike campaigns to stop COVID-19, mass vaccination against monkeypox won’t be necessary - targeted use of the available doses could shut down the expanding epidemics.

30/07/2022

Africanews

The Tanzanian woman bridging the justice gap with her digital platform [Inspire Africa]

''Apart from connecting our users to lawyers who are in towns. We also connect our users to community village leaders who can help them. We connect them to social workers who can help them resolve their disputes''.- Neema Magimba

30/07/2022

Angola

The ‘Lulo Rose’ diamond found in Angola expected to fetch record price

A rare pink diamond discovered in Angola is thought to be the largest of its kind to be found in 300 years.

29/07/2022

Sudan

Sudan forces kill at least one protester, says doctors' group

The Sudan Doctors Committee, which is part of the pro-democracy movement, said the protester was shot dead when security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Omdurman.

26/07/2022

Cameroon

Macron heads to Cameroon for 3-nation Africa tour amid mixed reception

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Cameroon to start his 3-nation Africa tour, is expected to discuss the food crisis in Africa provoked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, the need for Cameroon to increase its agricultural production and the country's upsurge in insecurity.

26/07/2022

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MONUSCO facilities vandalised by protesters in Goma

Hundreds of young people in Goma took to the streets to protest against MONUSCO.

25/07/2022

Tunisia

Tunisians protest ahead of constitutional referendum

Tunisians took the streets this weekend to protest against a planned constitutional referendum, which would concentrate power in the hands of the president.

24/07/2022

World News

African leaders welcome Russia-Ukraine wheat deal

Leaders across the continent have welcomed the deal which is set to unblock grain exports from Ukraine, after the UN said it feared a "hurricane of famine".

23/07/2022

Rethink

How harvesting fog to make water is tackling droughts in Morocco

In the Anti-Atlas mountains, poor access to drinking water is a serious problem for the local communities. Could fog catchers be the solution?

23/07/2022

Morocco

Moroccan court sentences 33 migrants to prison over Mellila crossing

The trial is centred on the deadliest-ever crossing attempt between Morocco and Spanish enclaves.

19/07/2022

World

Algeria's ancient treasures: from Constantine to Timgad

In partnership with anep

Constantine in eastern Algeria is one of the oldest cities in the world. A crossroads of civilisations, Euronews explores the ancient city, as well as the beautiful Roman ruins of Timgad and the stunning Ghoufi Canyon.

18/07/2022

Culture news

This is Durbar Festival: Nigeria's most vibrant horse parade

The end of Eid al-Adha in Nigeria is celebrated each year at the Durbar Festival, which features huge horse parades all across the country. But why are horses so significant in Nigerian culture?

15/07/2022

World

Energy in Angola: growing all sources for an energy-secure future

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Angola is Southern Africa's second-largest oil and gas producer but it's aiming to be a renewable energy power. Global Angola reports.

15/07/2022

South Africa

Three arrests after mysterious deaths of 21 people in South Africa

Authorities are still investigating the causes of death, two weeks after the tragedy.

13/07/2022

South Africa

Mass shooting at Soweto bar leaves 15 dead, say South African police

Police are investigating reports that a group of men shot randomly at bar goers late at night. "They came in and shot at people who were having fun," said a police commander.

10/07/2022

Destinations

Why you should visit 'the land of 1,000 hills' this summer

Rwanda is regularly dubbed the safest country in Africa, and was recently ranked as the sixth safest country in the world for solo travellers.

09/07/2022

Focus

Oran 2022 Mediterranean Games: the best moments

In partnership with Oran 2022

Focus looks back at the best moments from this year's Mediterranean Games in Oran.

08/07/2022

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Algeria : the parade to commemorate the 60th independence’s anniversary

Algeria celebrates 60 years of independence from France this 5 July.

05/07/2022

Egypt

Two European tourists killed in shark attacks off Egyptian coast

A Romanian and an Austrian tourist have died after separate shark attacks off the Egyptian coast in three days, prompting the authorities to close off a stretch of its coastline.

04/07/2022

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Pro-democracy protesters clash with police in Sudan

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Khartoum on Saturday, after nine people were killed Thursday in demonstrations against the country's ruling generals

03/07/2022

Africanews

Peter Tabichi, Kenya's million dollar award-winning school teacher (Inspire Africa)

I became a science teacher because I thought, you know, through science, you can learn a lot. You can learn about the world around you... through science we can unlock the great potential of our young people. We can be able to come up with.. , to offer solutions to so many challenges that the world

02/07/2022

World

Wine and Rum: Angolan producers thrive domestically and eye up the global market

In partnership with Governo de Angola

With a soil and climate that allow two harvests a year, Angola’s Velho do Bero vineyard in Namibe Province is an example of how growers are meeting demand on the domestic market. In Benguela Province, Caxaramba rum uses mainly locally sourced materials to grow, harvest and distil.

01/07/2022

No Comment

Sudanese protesters demand an end to military rule

Sudanese protesters take part in mass rallies in the capital Khartoum to demand an end to military rule.

01/07/2022

Nature

Why sunflowers and dried mangoes are life-saving crops in Zimbabwe

Farmers in Gokwe South are experimenting with drought-resilient crops as climate change affects their harvests.

01/07/2022

Focus

After 47 years, the Mediterranean Games return to Algeria

In partnership with Oran 2022

The multisport event, which began on 25th June, brings together more than 3000 athletes from 26 countries of the Mediterranean region.

30/06/2022

Tech News

This Egyptian teen is building a metaverse using his mum’s old clothes

Omar Wael’s fascination with tech began aged just five, having built his first robot aged nine. Now he has his mind set on creating a metaverse.

28/06/2022