Africa

Libya

Libya calls for help against rebel offensive

The Libyan government calls for international support to halt the Eastern rebels’ assault on Tripoli.

11/05/2019

Burkina Faso

Two French soldiers killed during rescue of four hostages in Burkina Faso

Two French soldiers have been killed during a rescue operation by special forces of four people being held hostage by an armed group in Burkina Faso

10/05/2019

World

Ramadan unites Christians and Muslims in Egypt

A group of Muslims and Christians have come together in Egypt to give their time to help the needy of society.

10/05/2019

South Africa

South Africans go to the polls amid anger over corruption and inequality

South Africa is holding parliamentary and provincial elections, with the ruling African National Congress facing a backlash over corruption and racial inequality.

08/05/2019

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Graffiti represents political struggles for Sudanese artists

Dozens paint the walls and streets of their sit-in camp with murals documenting their struggles.

06/05/2019

Egypt

Ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years discovered in Egypt

An ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years has been discovered in Egypt, announced the ministry of antiquities.

05/05/2019

Algeria

Bouteflika's brother placed in custody by military judge

An Algerian military judge on Sunday placed in custody the youngest brother of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and two former intelligence chiefs, state TV reported.

04/05/2019

Benin

Dead body believed to be Benin guide found

A body allegedly belonging to Benin guide was found by authorities after two French tourists and their guide were reported missing on Wednesday.

03/05/2019

Libya

Oil prices, Libya and everyday petrol. How is the EU affected?

Euronews spoke to experts to find out if the conflict in Libya will affect oil prices in the future and if the European Union is preparing for such events.

03/05/2019

World

Flood-hit Mozambique in "urgent need" of large-scale international aid

United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs says as much as an additional $60,000,000 (approximately €5,500,000) will be needed to help repair the damage done to Mozambique by Cyclone Kenneth.

02/05/2019

Angola

Business flourishes as Angola revitalises historic railroad

In partnership with aipex

Angola's rebuilt railroad is a much quicker route to transport minerals from southern Africa.

01/05/2019

South Africa

'Do we want to change our definition of what is a man and a woman?'

How should sporting bodies decide who can compete in which category?

01/05/2019

Earth News

Dior launches radical collection promoting local African craft

The luxury label is adopting a new global vision, led by creative deirector Maria Grazia Chiuri.

01/05/2019

World

Court rejects Caster Semenya's appeal against testosterone regulation

Olympic champion under threat from ruling which would restrict the level of testosterone permitted for female runners.

01/05/2019

World

Rain hampers cyclone relief effort in Mozambique

Death toll from second cyclone in six weeks rises to 38

30/04/2019

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso church attack kills six people, including pastor

Burkina Faso church attack kills six people, including pastor

29/04/2019

World

Sustainable dairy products made in Mali

Inspire Africa is in Mali to find out more about the young entrepreneur creating a sustainable ecosystem for herders and farmers in his country.

29/04/2019

World

Angolans hold solidarity concert for Mozambique

Throughout Angola a solidarity movement has grown up in support of victims of the two cyclones that have hit Mozambique over the last six weeks.

29/04/2019

World

They 'piled on' the roof of train on their way to capital Khartoum

Hundreds more protesters join demonstrations in the Sudananese capital Khartoum. They 'piled on' the roof of a train on their way to the sit-in demonstrations outside the Defence Ministry headquarters, leaving from the birthplace of the uprising that toppled Sudan's former President Omar al-Bashir.

24/04/2019

Egypt

Egypt's al-Sisi could be in power until 2030 after voters back changes

Nearly 90% of Egyptian voters have backed constitutional changes that could see President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stay in power until 2030.

23/04/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Orphaned gorillas pose for casual selfie with park rangers in DR Congo

Two gorillas have posed for a relaxed selfie with rangers at Virunga National Park in DR Congo.

22/04/2019

Sudan

Three billion dollar lifellne for Sudan

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates say they will send 3bn dollars' worth of aid to crisis-torn Sudan

21/04/2019

Sudan

Don't call me heroic, women have always led change, Sudanese icon says

"There are perceptions that are entrenched in societies, which hide the role of women and describe it in certain terms which suggest that a woman going out on the street, standing against injustice is ... heroic. However, it is normal because a woman is a creature with responsibilities."

21/04/2019

Sudan

Large cash trove found at Sudan's ousted leader's home

Security sources found over 100 million euros at the former president Omar al-Bashir's house.

20/04/2019

Kenya

Giant 'lion' fossil discovered in Kenyan museum drawer

Simbakubwa kutokaafrika had a skull the length of a rhino’s and canines the size of bananas.

19/04/2019

Libya

Libya's UN-backed government suspends cooperation with France

The GNA's interior ministry said in a statement that it has suspended "all relations between the ministry and the French side" because of "the position of the French government in support of the criminal Haftar."

19/04/2019