Africa

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Dozens dead after Sudan hit by weeks of heavy rain

Thousands of families in Sudan have been affected by flooding caused by two months of heavy rain, with many forced into temporary accommodation.

27/08/2019

World News

Euroviews. The G7 should deliver progress, not promises, on gender equality ǀ View

Most countries in the world limit the economic opportunities of women by law. More than 100 countries even exclude women in particular from obtaining certain jobs. There are 18 countries, where it is legal for men to forbid their wives to work at all.

26/08/2019

World

Women lead the efforts to tackle inequality in Rwanda

A recent Oxfam report shows Rwanda has the worst rates of inequality in East Africa - these women are hoping to change that.

22/08/2019

Uganda

Watch: Solar power energises Kampala street food scene

Carts that create their own light cut down on costs and let vendors stay open longer. This project also trains sellers in finance and hygiene.

20/08/2019

Senegal

Watch: Bicycles, art and the cycle of life

"With some bikes, including the luggage carrier and everything you can find 2,000 pieces and none of them work without the other. There is a union, a solidarity, they are together, they are soldered together," he feels.

15/08/2019

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Senegalese sculptor turns discarded bikes into pieces of art

Meissa Fall from Saint Louis, Senegal, recycles abandoned bicycles, using every part to create sculptures effectively extending their usefulness into perpetuity.

14/08/2019

Libya

'Migrants experiencing horrific circumstances in Libya,' says NGO

"Ocean Viking", operated by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and SOS Méditerranée, is stranded off the coast of Libya with around 356 migrants.

13/08/2019

World

From chalkboard drawing of Ms Word to real computers

One year ago, Richard Akoto Appiah, a secondary school teacher in Ghana came to limelight after a post of him teaching students Information Communication Technology ICT by drawing the Microsoft word software on a chalkboard went viral.

12/08/2019

Tanzania

At least 57 dead in Tanzania fuel tanker explosion

At least 57 people have died after a tanker truck exploded in eastern Tanzania on Saturday.

10/08/2019

Earth News

A Wildlife Photographer shows us the personality and plight of animals

Graeme Purdy explains to us how he's spent years capturing wildlife but in his latest project, from only eight feet away.

10/08/2019

Eritrea

Euroviews. Understanding why Eritreans flee to Europe ǀ View

Since 2003, the [Eritrea] government has forced final year secondary school students - boys and girls - into compulsory military training at the Sawa military camp. They are then channelled into indefinite national service, either in military or civilian roles.

09/08/2019

Sudan

How an Instagram influencer is spreading awareness of Sudan uprising

Shahd Faisal Khidir told Euronews why political activism has become part of her work and life, and why the Sudan uprising is a topic that is important to her.

07/08/2019

Focus

African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential

In partnership with The Tony Elumelu Foundation

The recent Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum in Abuja, Nigeria brought together thousands of would-be entrepreneurs and potential investors.

07/08/2019

Mali

Euroviews. Uncomfortable travel can be the most rewarding travel - and even the most enjoyable ǀ View

In our increasingly homogenized world, there is a special thrill to finding oneself outside the parameters of traditional voyages.

04/08/2019

Zimbabwe

Euroviews. Zimbabwe’s post-Mugabe reforms need the support of the West ǀ View

No one should underestimate the scale of the mountain facing Zimbabwe after 37 years under Mugabe. The presidential election in 2018 was a turning point, with voters having a real choice for the first time in decades.

02/08/2019

Earth News

Ethiopia breaks world record by planting 350 million trees in one day

The east African nation setting an example with an ambitious tree-planting campaign.

02/08/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwanda closes border with DR Congo after third Ebola case

Rwandan officials closed their border with DR Congo after the third case of Ebola was detected in the Congolese city of Goma, near the border with Rwanda.

01/08/2019

No Comment

Vets go to huge lengths to save injured and endangered black rhino

Vets go to huge lengths to save injured and endangered black rhino

31/07/2019

World

Spike in use of sport bikes in Cameroon

On this episode, Jerry Bambi takes you on a ride with the latest inspiring stories across the continent.

30/07/2019

Angola

Visit the tomb of Angola's spiritual father

In partnership with Infotur Angola

If there is one historic Angolan figure every visitor to Angola should know it's Agostinho Neto, Angola's first president.

29/07/2019

Nigeria

At least 65 killed in Nigeria Boko Haram attack - state TV

At least 65 killed in Nigeria Boko Haram attack - state TV

29/07/2019

Ghana

Europe's electronic waste ends up at this toxic landfill in Ghana

This is one of Africa’s biggest electronic waste scrapyards and it's filled with the remnants of Europe's discarded electronic devices.

27/07/2019

Libya

Dead migrants wash up on Libya's coast after 'worst tragedy' of year

Around 150 African refugees and migrants perished off the Libyan coast on Thursday, in their apparent attempt to reach Europe.

27/07/2019

Libya

Migrant shipwreck survivors 'sent to bombed Libyan detention centre'

Most of the survivors of the worst Mediterranean shipwreck so far this year have been transferred to a Libyan detention centre that was hit by a deadly airstrike this month, according to the UN refugee agency.

26/07/2019

World

Record breaking Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra talks triumphs and tragedy

Sixteen years ago, Egyptian adventurer Omar Samra turned his back on a successful career in finance to pursue his love of the great outdoors.

26/07/2019

Libya

Scores of migrants feared dead in 'worst tragedy' this year

More than 100 migrants are missing and feared drowned after a wooden boat capsized off the coast of Libya.

25/07/2019