Africa

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Why has WHO declared Ebola emergency a year after outbreak started?

The World Health Organisation declared Ebola a public health emergency of international concern on Thursday.

19/07/2019

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Safe, cheap and sustainable: Clean water technology for Africa

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Futuris, we meet the African and European scientists working together to find ways to disinfect water for domestic use in remote, isolated places in Africa, using sustainable and affordable technology.

15/07/2019

Angola

360° video: Great surfing will ‘put Angola on the map’

In partnership with Infotur Angola

Angola rarely comes up when surfers discuss possible holiday destinations, but maybe that is about to change.

15/07/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo confirms first Ebola case in the eastern city of Goma

The Congolese health ministry has confirmed the first case of Ebola in the eastern city of Goma. More than 1600 people have died so far because of the disease.

15/07/2019

Somalia

Car bomb and all-night hotel siege kill 26 in Somalia's Kismayo

Kenyans, Americans, a Briton and Tanzanians were among 26 people killed when Islamist gunmen stormed a hotel in the Somali port city of Kismayo, officials said on Saturday.

13/07/2019

Somalia

Death toll in hotel attack in Somalia's Kismayo jumps to 26 - regional president

Death toll in hotel attack in Somalia's Kismayo jumps to 26 - regional president

13/07/2019

World

Recycling fish waste into leather

On this episode of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi works with fishermen, and tells the story of how fish waste is being recycled into leather in Morocco.

13/07/2019

Sudan

Woman highlight the alleged cost of being part of Sudan's uprising

"The regime always uses women as a tool to take revenge and to force its enemies to surrender."

12/07/2019

Tunisia

Death toll from migrant ship capsize rises to 58, says NGO

The Tunisian Red Crescent said on Thursday that 58 bodies have so far been recovered after a ship carrying more than 80 migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia last week.

11/07/2019

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Barking up the right tree: Police dog gets praise for his performance

A Cape Town police dog has received a special medal on Wednesday for his exemplary service to the force.

11/07/2019

Morocco

Morocco criticised over press freedom after journalist's fine

A journalist has criticised Morocco over press freedom after being fined for allegedly not having the right media accreditation.

11/07/2019

Angola

Insight: The street children of Luanda

Insight: The street children of Luanda

11/07/2019

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Nigerian artist transforms scribbles into creative artwork

Olarinde Ayanfeoluwa has found an unusual way to express herself and create art in Lagos, Nigeria. What starts out as distorted scribbles slowly shapes into portraits as well as cartoon and fantasy characters.

10/07/2019

World

Mozambique ready to take “extraordinary measures” to secure gas fields - President tells Euronews

Mozambique is in the process of reconstruction following cyclones Idai and Kenneth. And its President Filipe Nyusi faces other challenges too such as Islamic extremism in the region of Cabo Delgado rich in natural gas. We met with him at the EurAfrican Forum in Portugal.

09/07/2019

Angola

View this 360° video to see the natural beauty of the Kalandula Falls

In partnership with Infotur Angola

The second biggest waterfall in Africa, the Kalandula Falls churn out 550 cubic metres of water every second. This 360° video offers a pleasant view from the nearby hotel.

08/07/2019

Tunisia

Tunisia bans wearing of niqab in public institutions after bombings

Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed has banned the wearing of the niqab in public institutions for security reasons, according to Reuters, citing an official source.

06/07/2019

Algeria

Algerians use independence day celebrations for pro-democracy campaign

Algerians use independence day celebrations for pro-democracy campaign

06/07/2019

Libya

Rescue ship carrying 41 migrants flouts Italian ban to dock

The ship from the Mediterranea NGO docked in Lampedusa "out of necessity" on Saturday afternoon. Another rescue ship, the Alan Kurdi, from the German NGO Sea-Eye, carrying 65 migrants is currently waiting in international waters off the Italian island to dock.

06/07/2019

Angola

360° Video: Visit the dam that powers Angola

In partnership with aipex

It's the Laúca dam, which is 155 meters high and has a length of 1,1 km. When the project will be finished, it will have an installed power of 2067 MW.

05/07/2019

Sudan

Sudan military council, opposition reach power-sharing agreement

Sudan's ruling military council and a coalition of opposition and protest groups reached an agreement to share power during a transition period leading to elections, setting off street celebrations by thousands of people.

05/07/2019

Namibia

Killing of 'iconic', 50-year-old elephant in Namibia sparks outcry

An iconic 50-year-old elephant bull was killed in Namibia by a hunter authorised by the government to do so.

04/07/2019

Libya

Why won't the world condemn Libya's Khalifa Haftar?

Euronews takes a look at why the UN Security Council failed to condemn a recent attack on a migrant centre in northwest Libya, and the background players supporting the country's national army chief.

04/07/2019

Tunisia

Boat carrying 70 migrants capsizes off Tunisian coast

Boat carrying 70 migrants capsizes off Tunisian coast

04/07/2019

Libya

Dozens killed in Libya after air strike hits migrant centre

At least 40 people were killed after an air strike hit a migrant detention centre in an eastern suburb of Tripoli.

03/07/2019

Kenya

Body of Kenya Airways stowaway found in London garden

The body of a man believed to be a stowaway on a Kenya Airways flight was found in a garden in south London on Sunday.

02/07/2019

Sudan

Tens of thousands demand civilian rule in Sudan, at least seven killed

Huge crowds marched on Sudan's defence ministry on Sunday demanding the ruling military hand over power to civilians, and the authorities said at least seven people were killed and scores injured in protests nationwide.

01/07/2019