Africa

Experiences

Help save South Africa’s wild rhinos on this conservation safari

This South African holiday lodge offers guests the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of rhino conservationists.

06/11/2021

Green News

Vanessa Nakate: 'The Global South is not on the front page'

Vanessa Nakate talks being erased from a movement and how the climate crisis is ravaging Africa.

05/11/2021

World News

Algeria accuses Morocco of killing three in 'cowardly attack'

The reported killings took place on Monday, but few details had emerged and there had been no immediate response from Morocco's government.

05/11/2021

Destinations

Zanzibar: Plan your 2022 trip to this stunning island

As tourism revives in Zanzibar, the island offers its visitors an almost private experience for less money than you'd imagine.

04/11/2021

Tunisia

Tunnel discovered near French ambassador's residence in Tunisia

Anti-terrorism officials and prosecutors are investigating the tunnel.

03/11/2021

Green News

Euroviews. Faces of COP26: Meet the climate advocate standing up for young people

"You have to centre young people - especially Indigenous and frontline communities."

03/11/2021

Ethiopia

Ethiopia declares state of emergency as Tigray forces threaten capital

Ethiopia’s government declared a national state of emergency as rival Tigray forces threaten to move on the capital.

03/11/2021

Nigeria

At least 36 dead after high rise building collapses in Lagos

A 21-story apartment building under construction collapsed in an upscale area of Nigeria's largest city.

02/11/2021

Travel News

47 tourists hospitalised with food poisoning at popular Red Sea resort

An investigation is underway to determine how so many people contracted food poisoning in an Egyptian resort town.

01/11/2021

Partner content

International travel is back, and Mauritius lies waiting

Partner content presented by Mauritius Now

Bathed in year-round sunshine and lapped by warm, clear waters, Mauritius’ broad white beaches, among the world’s most spectacular, have finally been able to reopen to visitors.

01/11/2021

Sudan

Sudan security forces shoot dead 2 protesters, doctors say

Sudanese security forces shot dead two people Saturday during mass protests against the country's recent military coup, a doctors' union said.

30/10/2021

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Empty streets in Sudan ahead of planned protest

The streets of the Sudanese capital were deserted early on Saturday morning ahead of a planned anti-coup protest.

30/10/2021

Cinema

The evolution of Arab Cinema

Arab Cinema has a continued reputation for breaking down barriers and stereotypes, and often at times, making a political statement. Many countries also experienced a spike in film production after they gained independence.

28/10/2021

Destinations

El Gouna: A guide to the Egyptian town full of golden beaches

This small tourist town is getting more popular by the year.

28/10/2021

Cinema

The El Gouna Film Festival - An evolution of Arab Cinema

The 5th El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt showcased the best of Arab cinema whilst attracting international submissions and talent from across the globe.

26/10/2021

Culture news

That's a wrap for the 5th edition of El Gouna Film Festival

The festival ended with 'Feathers' and 'The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic' nabbing the top prizes.

26/10/2021

Nature

In pictures: The guardians of the last two northern white rhinos

With no male northern white rhinos left on the planet, Fatu and Najin bear the burden of the continuation of their entire species.

26/10/2021

Sudan

Sudan coup: UN set for emergency meeting after military seize power

Sudan’s military seized power Monday, arresting Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other officials of the transitional government.

26/10/2021

Tech News

How to build a new town in the desert

What does it take to build your own town? The Egyptian development company, Orascom, has written the playbook when it comes to giant construction projects in the middle east. They have given rise to a town from the desert, which has become a holiday hotspot.

25/10/2021

Destinations

From diving to kitesurfing: A guide for discovering the Red Sea

The Red Sea’s coastline is fast becoming a popular destination for sun-seekers and water sport enthusiasts alike.

25/10/2021

Sudan

Protesters take to streets after Sudan's military seizes power in coup

A possible takeover by the military would be a major setback for Sudan, which has grappled with a transition to democracy since long-time autocrat Omar al-Bashir was toppled by mass protests.

25/10/2021

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Women protest in Dakar to highlight climate change

Women protest in Dakar to highlight climate change

24/10/2021

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Funeral ceremony for slain Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop begins

Kenya runner's death highlights pressures faced by female athletes

23/10/2021

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India: Building collapse and rescue operations after deadly floods.

Rescue workers evacuate residents as floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, northern India.

20/10/2021

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Sea-Watch rescues 412 migrants in Mediterranean

A ship of the humanitarian group Sea-Watch rescued dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over 2 days.

20/10/2021

Cinema

Netflix is ushering in a new ‘golden age’ for African films

Six young Sub-Saharan African storytellers will be supported to 'reimagine' the continent's folktales for a 2022 premiere.

18/10/2021