Africa

World News

Euroviews. Pandemic drives Africa’s desire for self-reliance┃View

African governments are, for the most part, making huge efforts to ensure that shots reach arms and doses are not wasted.

15/02/2022

Madagascar

Death toll in Madagascar reaches 120 in cyclone Batsirai aftermath

In early February, Batsirai smashed into the east coast of Madagascar and swept away entire villages of the southwestern Indian Ocean island.

13/02/2022

Euronews Witness

"Nothing, there’s nothing": Senegal’s plummeting fish stocks drive migrant surge to Europe

In this edition of Witness, Euronews' Valerie Gauriat takes us to Senegal, to see how the depletion of fish stocks which they blame on chinese and european vessels, is prompting many young people to risk all to get to Europe.

11/02/2022

South Africa

'Lions of Lockdown' rescued from French circus freed in South Africa

The Born Free Foundation says the sanctuary will be "the next best thing to the wild" for the lions who spent years in "appalling conditions" in French circuses.

11/02/2022

Nature

What can this African country teach the world about ocean protection?

This African nation is in a world-leading position when it comes to protecting oceans, say experts.

10/02/2022

Ghana

Spanish mining company fined over €5m for Ghana truck blast killing 13

At least 13 people were killed in the blast and dozens more injured.

08/02/2022

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Ecstatic crowds greet victorious Senegal on Cup of Nations return

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic and chanting fans gather in the streets of Dakar to see the players of their national football team, who return home after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and sit on top of a bus as they parade to the presidential palace

08/02/2022

Global Japan

Maternal health: the tech saving mothers in sub-Saharan Africa

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Global Japan finds out how a Japanese medical tech company is helping to save lives of mothers in sub-Saharan Africa.

08/02/2022

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In Madagascar, roads are damaged and cities ravaged after the passage of cyclone Bastsirai

Collapsed and flooded roads mark the passage of tropical cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar, which spared the country's main cities but left 20 people dead, according to the latest official report

07/02/2022

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Morocco holds funeral for little Rayan who died trapped in well

Moroccans attend the funeral of Rayan, a five-year-old boy who spent five days trapped down a well, sparking a vast rescue operation that gripped the world but ended in tragedy

07/02/2022

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Fans wait near Dakar airport for the return of the Senegalese AFCON champions

Hundreds of fans are waiting near the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor international airport for the return of the AFCON Champions Senegal

07/02/2022

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Senegalese celebrate first Africa Cup of Nations victory in Dakar

Thousands football fans in Senegal's capital Dakar celebrate the victory of the country's first Africa Cup of Nations title after Sunday's final against Egypt

07/02/2022

Morocco

Morocco buries boy, 5, who died after falling down deep well

The funeral took place in the northern village of Ighrane, where the drama unfolded.

07/02/2022

Cameroon

Celebrations in Dakar as Senegal beat Egypt to claim first African Cup

Senegal won a penalty shootout 4-2 after the final in Yaoundé ended 0-0 after extra time, to claim their first Africa Cup of Nations title.

07/02/2022

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Cyclone Batsirai brings destruction to east coast of Madagascar

The town of Mananjary, on the east coast of Madagascar, was heavily affected by tropical cyclone Batsirai, which hit the island with gusts of up to 235 km/h

06/02/2022

Madagascar

Madagascar cyclone six claims lives as winds batter island

Cyclone Batsirai devastates areas of Madagascar with several death and thousands made homeless by 200 km/h winds and heavy rain

06/02/2022

Morocco

Five-year-old Rayan, who fell into a well in Morocco, has died

Rayan fell into a 32-metre well located outside his home in the village of Ighran in Morocco’s mountainous northern Chefchaouen province on Tuesday evening.

06/02/2022

Mali

EU imposes sanctions on five Mali officials including PM Choguel Maïga

The bloc has accused Malian officials of blocking the transition from military to civilian rule.

04/02/2022

Morocco

Rescuers dig to save boy, 5, trapped in a well for three days

The boy has been stuck in the well since Tuesday evening.

04/02/2022

Europe Decoded

EU's Takuba military taskforce in Sahel caught between France and Mali

Tensions between Paris and Bamako are having an impact on the deployment of European forces in the Sahel region.

03/02/2022

Health news

This solar-powered fridge is helping COVID vaccines reach remote Kenya

A solar-powered portable fridge is overcoming the many difficulties of transporting viable COVID vaccines to some of Africa's remotest communities.

02/02/2022

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Strong winds, flooded roads as cyclone winds hit Mauritius and Reunion Island

Tropical cyclone Batsirai has passed within about 130 kilometres (80 miles) of the holiday paradise, bringing heavy downpours and winds of around 120 kilometres per hour

02/02/2022

Earth News

Euroviews. ‘A freezer full of cubs’: The truth behind shocking tiger exploitation

We need international trade agreements that help reverse tiger declines and put an end to big cat farming.

02/02/2022

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea Bissau: President says calm returned to capital after gunfire

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, said in a statement that it "condemns this attempted coup" and holds the military responsibility for the "physical integrity" of the president and his government.

01/02/2022

Mali

Mali's military junta announces expulsion of French ambassador

Mali's military jnta announces expulsion of French ambassador

31/01/2022

Nature

This wildlife vet is helping Uganda’s endangered gorillas to thrive

Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has recently won the UNEP'S Champions of the Earth award.

30/01/2022