Africa

Djibouti

As many as 130 migrants feared drowned in shipwrecks off Djibouti

It is feared that around 130 migrants have drowned in shipwrecks off Djibouti, according to the United Nations migration agency.

29/01/2019

Egypt

Macron presses Egypt's Al-Sisi on human rights during official visit

French president Emmanuel Macron has said that stability and human rights are necessary in Egypt

28/01/2019

Africanews

"Africa's future begins now!" [Inspire Africa]

During the International Conference on the Emergence of Africa in Dakar, Hannane sat down with UNDP's Abdoulaye Mar Dieye.

28/01/2019

World News

How African citizens protect themselves against Internet shutdowns

The governments of several African countries are using Internet shutdowns more and more to control what people say or do online. How can regular citizens defend themselves?

26/01/2019

Earth News

Can plastic bottles be the "new Egyptian cotton"?

An Egyptian factory uses recycled plastic bottles to produce polyester fibre as a cheaper alternative to cotton, after the country's cotton crop witnessed many hiccups.

25/01/2019

No Comment

Moroccan female skater goes against the tide

A pair of skates given to then 10-year-old Douaa Elhadri as a gift from her uncle ended up changing the young Moroccan's life.

24/01/2019

Angola

Angola to diversify market outside oil

In partnership with aipex

Angola to diversify market outside oil

23/01/2019

No Comment

Pigeon keepers display exotic breeds at Egypt show

With puffed chests and ruffled feathers, some of the rarest and fanciest pigeons in Egypt are gathered at an event in Cairo.

21/01/2019

Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans told to keep off streets as government cracks down on protests

At least three killed as fuel price demonstrations turn violent

21/01/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congolese constitutional court rejects challenge by opposition

Martin Fayulu has called for protests after the Congolese constitutional court rejected a challenge to the election results.

20/01/2019

Mauritania

Watch: Desert train of Mauritania running again after 10 years

After a 10-year hiatus, the desert train of Mauritania is up and running

18/01/2019

World News

Watch: Portuguese paras raid rebel base in Central African Republic

Spectacular video footage from the Portuguese armed forces shows how a battle between paratroopers and rebels unfolded in the Central African Republic.

18/01/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

African Union calls on Congo to delay release of final vote

In a rare move, African Union calls on Congo to delay the release of the final vote due to "doubts" over provisional results.

18/01/2019

Europe News

EU to deliver 110 million in coming months to Rabat to stop emigration

Brussels supports Morocco's border security and integration of migrants

17/01/2019

Europe News

Prosecutor: Retrial of Gbagbo possible

Ex-Ivorian leader could face war crimes charges

16/01/2019

Kenya

Two arrested in Kenya hotel complex attack: police

Kenyan police said 21 people were confirmed dead.

15/01/2019

Africanews

The Panafrican museum promoting black civilisation [Inspire Africa]

Inspire Africa takes you on an in-depth tour of the museum of black civilisations, which recently opened its doors in Dakar, Senegal.

14/01/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DRC Congo election: tensions mount as candidate appeals against result

Candidate Martin Fayulu insists he won DR Congo's long-delayed election.

12/01/2019

Ecotech

Here are the brands making bamboo bikes that you should know about

Bicycles made of steel are heavy, aluminium can be too weak, carbon fibre too expensive and not eco-friendly. That's why manufacturers are looking to bamboo

11/01/2019

World News

Design of single African Union passport for all to be unveiled

Africa inches closer to getting a passport for all this year.

11/01/2019

No Comment

Tshisekedi supporters celebrate election victory in Kinshasa

Exuberant supporters of Congo opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi celebrated his surprise win in the presidential election on Thursday

10/01/2019

Algeria

Organisers slam ugly reaction to Miss Algeria beauty pageant winner

Organisers of a beauty pageant in Algeria have condemned racist remarks aimed at this year’s winner.

10/01/2019

Egypt

Egypt's El-Sisi inaugurates new cathedral ahead of Coptic Christmas

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated Egypt's largest church on Sunday on the eve of Coptic Christmas, sending a message of tolerance and unity in the predominantly Muslim country.

07/01/2019

Gabon

Gabon: Two suspects killed and seven captured in failed coup attempt

Two suspects were killed and seven captured were captured after military officers in Gabon staged an apparent coup attempt early on Monday, seizing the state radio station and declaring their dissatisfaction with President Ali Bongo.

07/01/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo election results delayed

Election officials in DR Congo say the preliminary results have been delayed because they have received less than half of the ballot papers

06/01/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo election row

The Election Commission in the DR of Congo has accused the Catholic Church of preparing people for insurrection

05/01/2019