Africa

Earth News

Decoding ‘hippo honks’ could help prevent human-animal conflict

New research has found hippos can recognise each other from the sound of their honks, paving the way for improved conservation efforts.

25/01/2022

Libya

EU report calls for Libya training to continue despite abuse claims

The European Commission and the EU’s External Action Service declined to comment on the report.

25/01/2022

Cameroon

At least 8 reported dead in crush at African Cup football game

At least eight people died in a crush outside a stadium hosting a game at Africa's top football tournament in Cameroon on Monday.

25/01/2022

Burkina Faso

Soldiers declare military junta in control in Burkina Faso

More than a dozen mutinous soldiers declared on state television that a military junta had seized control of Burkina Faso.

25/01/2022

Travel News

Rwanda the 6th safest country for solo travellers, new survey finds

Safety while travelling on your own can be a big concern but a new ranking has listed the countries where you won’t have to worry.

24/01/2022

Nature

This unexpected solution could save the world's depleting corals

HEPCA, a group of conservationists, says buoys could change the future of our oceans.

24/01/2022

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Fears of coup attempt after gunfire at military bases

Gunfire was reported at military barracks across the country on Sunday, prompting the government to deny the army was taking over.

23/01/2022

Nature

Why is it snowing in the Sahara Desert?

Photos on social media show the desert dropping to temperatures of -2 C.

23/01/2022

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Clashes break out in Burkina Faso capital as banned demo goes ahead

Clashes break out in Ouagadougou after a protest in support of neighbouring Mali, whose ruling junta is under sanctions imposed by the regional Economic Community of African States (ECOWAS)

22/01/2022

Nature

A prehistoric plant is being ‘loved to death’, crime analysts warn

Horticultural criminals are pushing wild cycads to the brink in South Africa, where they are seen as status symbols.

21/01/2022

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo arrests two suspects over killing of Italian ambassador

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the main suspect is still at large.

19/01/2022

Ecotech

This eco-artist builds cat shelters out of recycled car tyres

Climate change is making life colder for Cairo’s cats - but one artist has a unique solution

19/01/2022

Sudan

EU's Borrell condemns violence against anti-coup protesters in Sudan

More than 70 people have been killed and hundreds of others have been wounded in mass protests since the military took over.

18/01/2022

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Tunisians defy ban to protest against president

Clashes between protesters and police during a demonstration against President Kais Saied on the 11th anniversary of the Tunisian revolution in the capital Tunis.

14/01/2022

Football Now

Is Mohamed Salah the greatest African player of all time?

In partnership with Media City

With the Africa Cup of Nations in full swing, we compare the Liverpool forward's numbers with some of the continent's greatest ever players.

13/01/2022

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Beninese pray to Voodoo's sea goddess of fertility and beauty

The Beninese pay tribute to the deities of Voodoo, a religion that worships gods and natural spirits along with respect to revered ancestors.

11/01/2022

Scenes

Female DJs step up and break taboos in Tunisia

In partnership with Media City

"Usually, when I'm at a party, I stand so close to the DJ box and I keep wondering what is that guy doing? What are all those buttons made for?"

10/01/2022

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Ugandan children back to school and vaccine in Nepal

Schools in Uganda reopen nearly two years after learning was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic and schoolchildren given vaccine in Nepal amid Covid resurgence.

10/01/2022

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Fans arrive at stadium for AFCON opener Cameroon-Burkina Faso

Fans arrive at the vast new 60,000-seat Olembe Stadium in Yaounde for the Africa Cup of Nations opener between the hosts Cameroon and Burkina Faso.

09/01/2022

Ethiopia

Tigray forces say Ethiopian airstrike kills 56 civilians

An airstrike in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region has killed at least 56 people at a camp for displaced people, a spokesman for the Tigray forces said.

08/01/2022

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Ethiopians celebrate Christmas in religious town of Lalibela

Ethiopians celebrate Christmas in religious town of Lalibela

07/01/2022

Travel News

TUI settles lawsuit with terror attack survivors and victims' families

Nearly 40 tourists were killed in the attack, with a further 39 injured, after Seifeddine Rezgui opened fire on a beach outside Sousse.

06/01/2022

Destinations

Which tiny African nation has its very own ski resort?

Skiing in Africa is a thing, and here’s why you should try it out.

04/01/2022

Food and Drink

Meet the man hoping to make Africa's first Michelin-starred restaurant

Congolese chef Dieuveil Malonga has visited 38 of Africa's 54 countries, bringing back an abundance with techniques and ingredients with him. Now his sights are are set on blending afro-fusion cuisine with fine dining.

04/01/2022

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South Africa Parliament fire reignites

South Africa's National Assembly building in Cape Town reignited on Monday, after a major fire the day before gutted the 138-year-old parliament complex.

03/01/2022

South Africa

Fire reignites at South Africa's Parliament in Cape Town

The fire that has already destroyed South Africa's main Parliament chamber flared up again about 36 hours after it started.

03/01/2022