Africa

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Dozens die in DRC after collecting leaking fuel from burning tanker

At least 50 people have died and over 100 have received second-degree burns after an oil tanker collided with a bus in Congo Saturday.

06/10/2018

Kenya

First Lady: Under fire after wearing 'colonial' pith helmet in Kenya

Melania Trump showed off the very clean, bright, white hat while travelling on safari but some say it's a symbol of oppression

06/10/2018

World

El Gouna Film Festival brings regional & international stars to Egypt

The El Gouna Film Festival made its debut in the Middle East and North Africa region just last year, and for its second edition it stepped up the pace with 80 films from more than 30 different countries.

05/10/2018

World

Patrick Dempsey and Jean-Jacques Annaud present new TV series at the El Gouna Film Festival

During the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and French director Jean-Jacques Annaud presented a preview of their new television miniseries ‘The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair’.

05/10/2018

World

Egyptian actress Yousra reveals the most important lesson in her career

Award-winning Egyptian actress Yousra has more than 80 film and television credits to her name.

05/10/2018

World

Owen Wilson describes toughest time of his career and reveals favourite film

The second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival showcased local and regional films whilst also focusing on inspiring and educating young talent. Actor Owen Wilson was on the ground to share his experiences during a movie workshop.

05/10/2018

World

Sylvester Stallone talks Creed II, Rambo V and reveals future plans

Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone was feted with the Career Achievement Award during the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.

05/10/2018

World

Modern Bedouins show another side to El Gouna luxury resort

Dotted with five-star hotels and lush golf courses, the luxury resort of El Gouna was established along Egypt’s northern Red Sea coast around 1989.

05/10/2018

Rwanda

Kigali's thriving art scene proof of the healing power of culture

The Ivuka arts centre has, more or less, created a Rwandan arts scene from scratch after the horrors of the 1994 genocide.

02/10/2018

Kenya

Watch: Prince William shows football skills in Kenya kickabout

So just how good is the Duke of Cambridge at football?

01/10/2018

Cult

El Gouna international film festival wraps

El Gouna international film festival wraps

30/09/2018

Morocco

Migrant woman buried after Moroccan navy fires on boat

A Moroccan was buried on Wednesday after Morocco's navy opened fire on a boat carrying her and two dozen other migrants.

27/09/2018

Niger

Migrants hotspots: the Niger laboratory

Niger is a major transit country for migrants wanting to reach Europe. The EU wants to make it one of the so-called « hotspots » where migration flows towards Europe can be processed. euronews reporter Valérie Gauriat investigated on the field.

25/09/2018

Africanews

Once bullied, Ugandan fights stigma against HIV+ people [Inspire Africa]

Hannane Ferdjani meets with Humphrey Nabimanya, a 29 year old Ugandan who was bullied as a child for having HIV+ guardians.

24/09/2018

Egypt

Egypt's second El Gouna Film Festival opens on the Red Sea

Only in its second year, it's already growing in size and stature.

21/09/2018

Tanzania

Captain arrested in Tanzania ferry disaster

The death toll of a ferry that capsized in Tanzania reaches 224

21/09/2018

Algeria

Merkel visits Algiers to enhance bilateral ties with the country

It's the German Chancellor's first visit to Algeria in a decade

17/09/2018

Egypt

Archaeologists discover ancient sphinx in Egyptian temple

Egyptian archaeologists draining water from a temple in the southern city of Aswan have uncovered a sandstone sphinx likely dating to the Ptolemaic era.

17/09/2018

Niger

Anti-smuggling laws hurt economic lifeline of west African towns

West African towns lose economic lifeline as EU moves to toughen migration policies at external borders.

16/09/2018

South Africa

Oldest known human drawing found in South African cave

Scientists said on Wednesday that they have discovered the world's oldest drawing on a small rock in South Africa.

13/09/2018

No Comment

Formerly bitter east African rivals celebrate official border opening

Celebrating their dramatic diplomatic thaw, the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have officially opened the border where a bloody war and ensuing tensions had divided them for decades, with emotional residents embracing after years of separation.

12/09/2018

Sudan

EU-bound child migrants rescued from traffickers in Sudan, say police

They were heading to Europe before traffickers made them work in illegal gold mines, authorities claim.

11/09/2018

No Comment

Mourners including Annan's cousin pay respects to late former UN chief

Ghanaians paid their respects to former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in Accra on Tuesday, ahead of Thursday's state funeral.

11/09/2018

Business

Digital finance and artificial intelligence at the ITU Telecom World 2018

Innovation and technology take centre stage in Durban event

11/09/2018

Niger

Migrants stranded in Niger tell of struggles to reach Europe

EU incentives seek to deter trafficking but organisers complain of corruption

11/09/2018

Africanews

Algeria's tourism comes alive with Aqua Palm [Inspire Africa]

Is Algeria finally distancing itself from its image of a hotbed of terror?

10/09/2018