Africa

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Airlines black boxes show similarities with Indonesia crash

A week after the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, memorial services have been taking place to remember the 157 people who died.

17/03/2019

Algeria

Algerians return to streets to protest against ailing president

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Algeria's capital on Friday in the biggest protest yet to call on 82-year-old president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, to step down after two decades in power

15/03/2019

Nigeria

Death toll in Nigeria school building collapse rises to 20

The collapse of a school building in Lagos killed 20 people, a health official said Friday. 45 others survived.

14/03/2019

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Relatives mourn their loved ones at Ethiopian Airlines crash site

Relatives have been wailing and beating their chests at the site of the Ethiopian Airlines crash as others picked through the rubble for any sign of the 157 people who died.

14/03/2019

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Painting sow 'Pigcasso' hogs the limelight at South Africa farm

Pigcasso, a rescued pig in South Africa, has become an art sensation, painting pieces that sell for thousands of dollars.

13/03/2019

Nigeria

Death toll in Nigeria school building collapse rises to 20

The collapse of a school building in Lagos killed 20 people, a health official said Friday. 45 others survived.

13/03/2019

World News

Scientists broadcast live video from the depths of the Indian Ocean

In an historic first, scientists have broadcast live footage showing the exploration of the depths of the Indian Ocean

12/03/2019

Algeria

Algeria's ailing leader Bouteflika will not run for fifth term

Algeria's Bouteflika says he will not run for fifth term, postpones presidential elections

11/03/2019

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Airlines crash: What do we know about the victims?

Passengers from more than 30 countries were onboard the doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight.

11/03/2019

Ethiopia

Ethiopian crash: Greek passenger misses flight ET302 by two minutes

Antonis Mavropoulos was supposed to take the Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Boeing plane that crashed this Sunday morning. Thankfully he did not make it.

11/03/2019

World

Nigerian women revolutionising Fine Art

This episode of Inspire Africa features a non-governmental organisation in the Republic of Congo, which has embarked on a mission of supporting rural communities and empowering them to contribute to the protection of the country's biodiversity.

11/03/2019

World

President Bouteflika arrives back in Algiers amid protests

President Bouteflika arrives back in Algiers amid protests

11/03/2019

Business

Ethiopia crash: Boeing 737 MAX back under the spotlight

Ethiopia crash: Boeing 737 MAX back in spotlight after second fatal accident

11/03/2019

Algeria

Presidential plane lands in Algeria amid ongoing protests

Algeria's presidential plane landed at a military airport south west of Algiers on Sunday afternoon after leaving Geneva earlier in the day. It is not clear if Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was on board.

10/03/2019

Ethiopia

'No survivors' in Ethiopian Airlines crash, CEO confirms

"The group CEO who is at the accident scene right now regrets to confirm that there are no survivors," the airline posted on Twitter alongside a picture.

10/03/2019

Algeria

Algeria orders early university holiday as students spur protests

The Higher Education Ministry's decision came a day after tens of thousands of demonstrators packed central Algiers.

09/03/2019

Angola

Take a 360° tour of an Angolan diamond mine

BUSINESS ANGOLA | Have you ever wondered how diamonds are found? In this interactive report, you can follow the process from beginning to end.

08/03/2019

Central African Republic

Central African Republic famine: "This is the most dangerous place in the world for children"

Six years of civil war between Muslim rebels and Christian militias has left CAR's children in a desperate state. In this special edition of Insight for Euronews, NBC's Cynthia Mcfadden ventures into the war-torn country to see the humanitarian crisis for herself. To watch this spec

07/03/2019

Angola

Loving Luanda the way the locals do

In partnership with Infotur Angola

The Marginal is Luanda's beautiful promenade and is perhaps the most alluring spot of all. When the midday heat is past and many people head to it and the beach.

06/03/2019

Algeria

Timeline: Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's 20-year rule

Bouteflika's decision to run for a fifth term in office has sparked widespread protests in the North African country.

05/03/2019

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One dead as protesting Algerians call on Bouteflika to step down

Thousands of people in cities across Algeria called on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to leave office on Friday (March 1) in the country's biggest anti-government demonstrations since the Arab Spring eight years ago.

03/03/2019

Algeria

Algerian president responds to protests with list of commitments

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika responded to recent mass protests against his leadership with a list of commitments, including a promise to stand down after the country's next election

03/03/2019

Algeria

Candidates in Algerian election must submit papers in person

All candidates in the Algerian presidential election must submit their candidacy papers in person, Abdelwahab Derbal, the head of the election commission said on Sunday.

03/03/2019

Algeria

Algeria protests: 50 police officers and dozens of demonstrators injured

The largest anti-government protest for eight years sees 45 people arrested. Algerian's urge President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down.

02/03/2019

Algeria

Why are people protesting in Algeria? | Euronews answers

Thousands of Algerians have taken to the streets in protest another Abdelaziz Bouteflika presidential bid. The ailing, 81-year-old president recently announced he will seek a fifth five-year term but remains under care at a Swiss hospital.

01/03/2019

Egypt

Euroviews. EU indulgence of Sisi’s brutal tactics is fueling instability ǀ View

Time and again, Western leaders have chosen either to endorse Sisi’s régime or to accept it implicitly. The result is the endorsement of brutal tactics which are fuelling instability in Sinai.

28/02/2019