Africa

Somalia

Somalia car bombing kills at least 13

The attack in the capital Mogadishu is claimed by the al-Shabaab group

22/12/2018

Chad

Macron takes his chef & celebrities to entertain the troops in Chad

The weekend visit will also include talks with President Idriss Deby.

22/12/2018

Morocco

Suspects in Scandinavian hikers murder pledged allegiance to IS, says Moroccan prosecutor

Suspects in Scandinavian hikers murder pledged allegiance to IS, says Moroccan prosecutor

20/12/2018

Global Japan

Japanese project safeguards Egypt's ancient treasures

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Global Japan visits the soon to be completed Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see first hand how Japanese experts are helping to preserve Egypt's priceless artifacts.

20/12/2018

World

Grand Egyptian Museum prepares to house Tutankhamun collection

The nearly 500,000 square meter Grand Egyptian Museum will be the world's largest museum devoted to a single civilization – and a global team of scientists are bringing some of history's oldest artefacts back to life.

20/12/2018

Egypt

Euroviews. Egypt - EU partnership: oppressors and their friends | View

Europe’s leaders have professed their commitment to working for the common interests of Egyptians and Europeans, including speaking out in defence of human rights. But it’s far from clear how this definition of common interest is being extended to ordinary Egyptians.

19/12/2018

South Africa

South Africans commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Blood River

South Africans remember the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Blood River when hundreds of Voortrekker fought thousands of Zulu resulting in over 3,000 Zulu deaths

17/12/2018

Egypt

Egypt discovers untouched tomb in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara

The tomb dates back to the Fifth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

15/12/2018

World

Egyptian start-up delivers ‘Mum's-style’ food to Cairo’s commuters

Having spotted a gap in Egypt’s lunchtime market, Waleed Abdelrahman set-up a healthy food delivery company called Mumm in 2015.

14/12/2018

Morocco

UN marks marks 70th anniversary of human rights declaration

The UN says human rights declaration more relevant than ever as world marks 70th anniversary of landmark event

11/12/2018

Algeria

Murdered Trappist Monks Beatified in Algeria

Ceremony is first step to sainthood

09/12/2018

Focus

Morocco: 7,000 participants at 8th Africities Summit

In partnership with Africities

This figure reflects the extent of seriousness of challenges in African cities. They are home to nearly 500 million inhabitants, a figure that, according to experts, will reach one billion by 2040.

04/12/2018

South Africa

South African cop escapes to Greece after exposing police brutality

Noone understands what a whistleblower goes through, says South African police officer in self-exile.

04/12/2018

Morocco

Euroviews. Can the EU turn migration into an opportunity? | View

With effective management mechanisms at a global and regional level, migration could be rendered a source of prosperity instead of a source of conflict.

28/11/2018

Africanews

The chemist who might overcome malaria [Inspire Africa]

Malaria remains the deadliest disease on the continent, claiming the highest number of victims than any other every year. Enter University of Cape Town Professor, Kelly Chibale. The Zambian chemist

27/11/2018

No Comment

Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

25/11/2018

Egypt

New tomb found in Egypt's Valley of the Kings

Latest treasure from Egypt's glorious past is double tomb of priest and his wife, with many objects remarkably well-preserved.

24/11/2018

No Comment

'Footgolf', fireworks and balloons: No Comment videos of the week

These are our most powerful videos from this week.

23/11/2018

Global Japan

Japan: education partner of Rwanda

In partnership with The Government of Japan

The Global Japan team has come to Tumba in northern Rwanda to discover a school which trains high-level technicians to meet the economic needs of the country.

22/11/2018

Kenya

Gunmen kidnap Italian aid worker during attack in Kenya

Gunmen have kidnapped a 23-year-old Italian female aid worker in the coastal region of Kilifi in Kenya, with five others also injured during the attack

21/11/2018

Kenya

Gunmen kidnap Italian aid worker during attack in Kenya

Gunmen have kidnapped an Italian volunteer in Kenya, according to police.

21/11/2018

South Sudan

Bride, 16, sold in Facebook auction 'reminiscent of slave markets'

Bride, 16, sold in Facebook auction 'reminiscent of slave markets'

21/11/2018

World

Breakdancing in Tunisia steps up the beat

Ala Zrafi is a 30-year-old breaker (breakdancer) and the owner of The Urban Dance Academy in Tunisia.

16/11/2018

World News

Victory for conservationists as rare Mountain gorilla population rises

The mountain gorilla has now been declared by conservationists as not critically endangered.

15/11/2018

No Comment

11-year-old raises €14,000 to save orphaned rhinos

An 11-year-old South African boy takes care of rhino orphans by raising money on Facebook.

14/11/2018

Green News

Eco-friendly wildlife safaris

Safari lodges setting the standard for responsible and sustainable travel experiences.

13/11/2018