Africa

Libya

Gadhafi's son announces candidacy for president of Libya

The son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi announced Sunday his candidacy for the country's presidential election next month, Libya's election agency said.

14/11/2021

Nature

Meet the endurance athlete who ran 2150 km for rhino conservation

This South African ultra runner completed 102 consecutive half marathons in the battle against rhino poaching

12/11/2021

Art

Elation on the streets of Benin as France returns stolen bronzes

Yesterday marked the return of some of the African kingdom's treasured bronze statues - after over a century of waiting.

11/11/2021

South Africa

South Africa's last apartheid president de Klerk dies aged 85

South Africa's last apartheid president de Klerk dies aged 85

11/11/2021

Destinations

Why you should visit 'the city with 320 days of sunshine' in 2022

South Africa’s second largest city, Durban, is famous for its beaches, bunny chows and rich cultural history.

11/11/2021

Sudan

Sudan: More than 100 protesters detained in latest crackdown

Security forces used tear gas to disperse the protesters and arrested at least 113 people.

08/11/2021

Spotlight

Rainforests in the DRC: "a solution" for climate change

In partnership with The European Union Delegation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Congo Basin is home to the second-largest tropical forest on the planet. We take a look at how the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the help of the EU is helping to fight climate change and restore biodiversity there.

08/11/2021

Sierra Leone

Fuel tanker fire kills more than 90 outside Sierra Leone's capital

The explosion occurred after a large crowd had gathered to collect leaking fuel after a bus collided with the tanker late on Friday.

06/11/2021

Africanews

Women's health at the heart of development in the Sahel {Inspire Africa}

On this episode of Inspire Africa, we hear stories from the SWEDD project in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Mali. Stories of Women and Girls Access to quality health care and health care professionals, husbands' and future husbands' clubs and more.

06/11/2021

Moments

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

Earth 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

Earth 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

No Comment

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