Africa

Egypt

Film about Bosnia takes top prize at El Gouna Film Festival

The nine-day event is the first film festival in the Middle East to take place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

31/10/2020

Nigeria

US citizen kidnapped in Niger rescued in military operation

Philipe Nathan Walton was taken from his farm in Massalata in southern Niger early Tuesday morning by armed kidnappers who demanded a ransom from the man’s father.

31/10/2020

Earth News

What does extreme racing have to do with sustainability in Senegal?

Extreme E is heading across the planet to support communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

31/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

To understand healthy masculinity, look to Africa | View

How can we involve men in the progress towards gender equality? Gary Barker, CEO and founder of Promundo, thinks we should look at Africa to get some of the answers.

30/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

When an abusive husband decides to ask for forgiveness and change

They live in a happy marriage now. But ten years ago Faustin was a raging abuser. Watch this video to find out what made him stop being violent to his wife and create the Abatangamuco, “those who shine light” in Kirundi.

29/10/2020

World

Sisterhood is found at the El Gouna Film Festival

The fourth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) saw the launch of the 'Sisters in Film, Rawiyat' initiative. The Tunisia-Paris based non-profit came as a part of GFF’s mission to support and empower women in Arab cinema.

29/10/2020

World

El Gouna Film Festival: Short film competition tackles social issues in the MENA region

The El Gouna Film Festival has officially kicked off, under strict social distancing measures. Amongst the three major prize-winning categories this year’s short film competition incorporates some 18 films, with the top winner claiming the El Gouna Golden Star for Short Film Award accompanied by

27/10/2020

World

Mateus Webba Da Silva: the Angolan expert breaking ground in DNA research

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Mateus Webba Da Silva is an international scientist and DNA expert who

26/10/2020

World

Nigeria protests: Police chief declares crackdown after violence

President Buhari has said that at least 69 people have died in street violence since the protests - mainly civilians but also police officers and soldiers.

26/10/2020

Cinema

El Gouna Film Festival opens in Egypt despite COVID-19

The festival will screen 65 films, including 11 world premieres, and feature multiple workshops and panels.

24/10/2020

Libya

Libya's rival factions sign 'permanent' ceasefire after UN talks

Libya's two warring factions agreed to a permanent truce after five days of talks at the United Nations, which hailed the move as "historic".

23/10/2020

The Cube

Facebook admits to incorrectly labeling #EndSARS content

"We apologise for letting down our community", said a Facebook spokesperson after the company admitted that Instagram posts in support of #EndSARS were incorrectly labeled as misleading.

22/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

From tyrants to champions of gender equality: meet the Abatangamuco

More than 10 years ago, Innocent was a violent husband who splurged all his family's wealth on his 27 lovers. That was before he met a group that has led thousands of men in Burundi to rethink their behaviour. Listen to the first episode of Euronews' podcast, #CryLikeaBoy.

22/10/2020

The Cube

What is the #EndSars movement in Nigeria?

The #EndSars hashtag has been trending for weeks, calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria.

21/10/2020

No Comment

Protests continue in Lagos, Nigeria, over alleged police brutality

Shots were fired in Lagos on Wednesday as protesters continued to demonstrate against alleged police brutality in Nigeria.

21/10/2020

Nigeria

'Many dead' after Nigeria security forces shoot on protesters: Amnesty

The NGO says there is 'credible but disturbing evidence' of fatal shootings in Lagos involving #endSARS protesters against police brutality

21/10/2020

No Comment

Cellou Dalein Diallo claims victory in Guinea presidential election

But incumbent Alpha Conde, seeking a controversial third term, has condemned Diallo's declaration as "irresponsible and dangerous".

20/10/2020

No Comment

Tensions rise in South Africa over farm killing

A tense standoff between white farmers and black activists gripped the South African town of Senekal on Friday.

16/10/2020

No Comment

COVID-19 restrictions squeeze incomes of waste recyclers

Nairobi's giant mountain of rubbish is usually covered with recyclers, people who scramble through the city's waste to earn some cash, but now they say they can't collect enough to feed their families.

16/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

From Angola to Lisbon: My life with toxic masculinity | View

Growing up a queer child in Africa is dangerous because of all the rules around how a man is expected to behave in society.

15/10/2020

World

Denis Mukwege's stand against sexual violence in DRC

Denis Mukwege, known to some as Dr Miracle, explains to Euronews the impact of COVID-19 on the ongoing efforts to help women victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

14/10/2020

No Comment

Ivory Coast opposition defy president’s 3rd term bid

The political opposition in Ivory Coast presented a united front against the reelection of Alassane Ouattara, at a rally of about 30,000 people.

11/10/2020

Mali

3 European hostages and Malian politican freed by Islamic extremists

French president Emmanual Macron welcomed the news of the release of French captive Sophie Pétronin, saying it was "a joy to have heard her voice."

09/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

“Why are you crying? Are you a girl?!” | View

"Growing up, I made sure I almost never had to hear the question ‘Why are you crying? Are you a girl?!’ that other boys around me were being asked." #CryLikeABoy

08/10/2020

No Comment

Tens of thousands attend Senegal pilgrimage despite COVID-19

Some are concerned that the annual pilgrimage, which draws worshipers from across the country and abroad, could spread COVID-19.

06/10/2020

Business Series

Trail of Two Oceans - a unique trip across Africa

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Our team were lucky enough to board the very first passenger train that crossed Africa from East to West, from Tanzania to Angola. This amazing trip is known as Trail of Two Oceans, crossing from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic.

05/10/2020