http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:04:16 +0200 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:04:16 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2023/12/02/the-ugandan-literacy-specialist-making-a-difference-with-disadvantaged-children http://www.euronews.com/2023/12/02/the-ugandan-literacy-specialist-making-a-difference-with-disadvantaged-children Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:00:03 +0100 "80% of the books that I write advocate for disabilities. So, we are using children born with autism, albinism, any form of disability... as the main characters in these books to inspire children..you can see that what started as just literacy and books has transformational and social impact." Hasfa http://www.euronews.com/2023/07/01/tunde-onakoya-the-nigerian-changing-young-lives-across-africa-with-chess-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2023/07/01/tunde-onakoya-the-nigerian-changing-young-lives-across-africa-with-chess-inspire-africa Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:00:50 +0200 Interview with Nigeria's award winning chess master Tunde Onakoya http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/04/south-africas-first-3d-printed-low-cost-house-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/04/south-africas-first-3d-printed-low-cost-house-inspire-africa Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:00:49 +0100 South Africa has completed its first 3D printed low-cost home. The 3D printing technique used can build a house in less than 24 hours. We hear from the engineers that worked on the project at the University of Johannesburg. We also bring you the story of Nigeria's teenage tech prodigy John Oseni. http://www.euronews.com/2023/01/30/telling-the-stories-of-ancient-african-history-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2023/01/30/telling-the-stories-of-ancient-african-history-inspire-africa Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:30:19 +0100 Our interview on this episode highlights Kunda Kids, the children's publishing and media platform telling ancient African history. Louisa and Dele Olafuyi tell us how their work is widening diversity in children's literature. Also, the story of the young Congolese female referee integrated by FIFA.. http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/23/the-tanzanian-who-left-the-streets-for-world-cup-glory-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/23/the-tanzanian-who-left-the-streets-for-world-cup-glory-inspire-africa Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:23:54 +0100 `'People didn't believe in me.. a street child who had no future. But after that, they used me as a role model. They wanted me to be near their kids always so that I could share my experience and I can talk to them about the positive changes that have happened to my life and my family'- Sadock John http://www.euronews.com/2022/10/26/the-south-african-once-afraid-of-water-who-became-africas-first-female-dredgemaster http://www.euronews.com/2022/10/26/the-south-african-once-afraid-of-water-who-became-africas-first-female-dredgemaster Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:15:01 +0200 ".. Taking this career part, It was clear that at some stage in our relationship I would have to say goodbye. At some stage, being a daddy's girl, I would have to say goodbye at some stage being a cool kid amongst my friends, .... Yeah. Striving to stand out has always been my thing" Londy Ngcobo http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/30/the-tanzanian-woman-bridging-the-justice-gap-with-a-digital-platform-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/30/the-tanzanian-woman-bridging-the-justice-gap-with-a-digital-platform-inspire-africa Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:00:19 +0200 ''Apart from connecting our users to lawyers who are in towns. We also connect our users to community village leaders who can help them. We connect them to social workers who can help them resolve their disputes''.- Neema Magimba http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/02/peter-tabichi-kenyas-million-dollar-award-winning-school-teacher-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/02/peter-tabichi-kenyas-million-dollar-award-winning-school-teacher-inspire-africa Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:00:16 +0200 I became a science teacher because I thought, you know, through science, you can learn a lot. You can learn about the world around you... through science we can unlock the great potential of our young people. We can be able to come up with.. , to offer solutions to so many challenges that the world http://www.euronews.com/2022/05/28/the-nigerian-art-curator-promoting-digital-artists-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2022/05/28/the-nigerian-art-curator-promoting-digital-artists-inspire-africa Sat, 28 May 2022 12:00:55 +0200 Realizing early diagnosis could have prevented many patients conditions, Dr. Davis Musinguzi and four others started Rocket Health. Their system which combines phone calls, an AI powered app and lab tests now helps to diagnose diseases faster and pin 90 per cent of conditions. http://www.euronews.com/2022/01/29/the-piano-with-the-first-black-steinway-certified-technician-in-africa-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2022/01/29/the-piano-with-the-first-black-steinway-certified-technician-in-africa-inspire-africa Sat, 29 Jan 2022 12:00:52 +0100 So I want to have more people living in Africa, being certified Steinway technicians and having nice careers in music and servicing all our pianos. We do have pianos; we have a lot of pianos. .. So if we have more people doing it, there's really less reason to not just tune pianos" Tshepiso Ledwaba http://www.euronews.com/2021/11/06/women-s-health-at-the-heart-of-development-in-the-sahel-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2021/11/06/women-s-health-at-the-heart-of-development-in-the-sahel-inspire-africa Sat, 06 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0100 On this episode of Inspire Africa, we hear stories from the SWEDD project in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Mali. Stories of Women and Girls Access to quality health care and health care professionals, husbands' and future husbands' clubs and more. http://www.euronews.com/2021/10/02/girls-education-a-powerful-lever-for-development-in-the-sahel http://www.euronews.com/2021/10/02/girls-education-a-powerful-lever-for-development-in-the-sahel Sat, 02 Oct 2021 13:00:34 +0200 Keeping girls in school, fighting against early marriage and pregnancy and enabling female leadership through the SWEDD project. #strongertogether2021, #SWEDD #Sahelwomen @2021Campagne http://www.euronews.com/2021/09/11/women-champions-of-development-in-the-sahel-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2021/09/11/women-champions-of-development-in-the-sahel-inspire-africa Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:00:54 +0200 "Investing in women and girls is one of the most effective ways to increase equality and promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth.. "- SWEDD #StrongerTogether2021 #womenempowerment http://www.euronews.com/2020/05/27/cultural-showcase-media-for-the-deaf-and-anti-covid-19-comedy http://www.euronews.com/2020/05/27/cultural-showcase-media-for-the-deaf-and-anti-covid-19-comedy Wed, 27 May 2020 18:38:29 +0200 Though the world is affected by the coronavirus pandemic, inspiring stories still abound all around us. http://www.euronews.com/2020/02/25/the-ugandan-singer-turning-plastic-waste-into-drums http://www.euronews.com/2020/02/25/the-ugandan-singer-turning-plastic-waste-into-drums Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:22:28 +0100 The African continent is the world leader in plastic bag regulations. http://www.euronews.com/2019/12/27/education-arts-and-crafts-in-this-episode http://www.euronews.com/2019/12/27/education-arts-and-crafts-in-this-episode Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:27:39 +0100 On the show, Edtech solution in the DRC where a platform is providing children with access to digital lessons and transforming the school experience. http://www.euronews.com/2019/11/18/young-nigerians-embracing-savings-and-investment http://www.euronews.com/2019/11/18/young-nigerians-embracing-savings-and-investment Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:31:46 +0100 We start off in Nigeria where some of the young and savvy ones are embracing a new savings and investment culture with the use of an app. http://www.euronews.com/2019/10/28/start-lab-hub-for-congo-s-young-entrepreneurs http://www.euronews.com/2019/10/28/start-lab-hub-for-congo-s-young-entrepreneurs Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:36:15 +0100 On this episode, Agriculture is said to be directly responsible for at least 14 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to a global climate… http://www.euronews.com/2019/10/15/congo-s-fashion-and-make-up-fiesta http://www.euronews.com/2019/10/15/congo-s-fashion-and-make-up-fiesta Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:40:54 +0200 On this episode, we start off in the republic of Congo where a showcase of some of the best of African fashion has taken place. http://www.euronews.com/2019/09/30/nba-jnr-league-basketball-takes-off-in-morocco http://www.euronews.com/2019/09/30/nba-jnr-league-basketball-takes-off-in-morocco Mon, 30 Sep 2019 13:45:20 +0200 The jnr. NBA program and OCP group, a world-leader in the phosphate industry, in an effort to teach life skills and empower youths across Morocco are tapping into what they have called the transformative power of basketball. http://www.euronews.com/2019/09/16/reforesting-ivory-coast-through-seedballs http://www.euronews.com/2019/09/16/reforesting-ivory-coast-through-seedballs Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:48:26 +0200 On this episode we see a flight simulator built by a Congolese pilot together with some secondary school students from Brazaville. http://www.euronews.com/2019/08/12/from-chalkboard-drawing-of-ms-word-to-real-computers http://www.euronews.com/2019/08/12/from-chalkboard-drawing-of-ms-word-to-real-computers Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:51:20 +0200 One year ago, Richard Akoto Appiah, a secondary school teacher in Ghana came to limelight after a post of him teaching students Information Communication Technology ICT by drawing the Microsoft word software on a chalkboard went viral. http://www.euronews.com/2019/07/30/spike-in-use-of-sport-bikes-in-cameroon http://www.euronews.com/2019/07/30/spike-in-use-of-sport-bikes-in-cameroon Tue, 30 Jul 2019 13:57:54 +0200 On this episode, Jerry Bambi takes you on a ride with the latest inspiring stories across the continent. http://www.euronews.com/2019/07/13/recycling-fish-waste-into-leather http://www.euronews.com/2019/07/13/recycling-fish-waste-into-leather Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:02:44 +0200 On this episode of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi works with fishermen, and tells the story of how fish waste is being recycled into leather in Morocco. http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/24/madagascar-s-last-erotic-sculptor http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/24/madagascar-s-last-erotic-sculptor Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:06:17 +0200 On this edition of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi explores erotic funerary art amongst the Sakalava people in Madagascar. http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/08/young-nigerian-graduate-supporting-boko-haram-victims http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/08/young-nigerian-graduate-supporting-boko-haram-victims Sat, 08 Jun 2019 14:09:56 +0200 On today's episode of Inspire Africa, host Jerry Bambi, does the round trip to West and East Africa - Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda feature in this episode. http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/20/shifting-careers-from-banking-to-making-pancakes http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/20/shifting-careers-from-banking-to-making-pancakes Mon, 20 May 2019 14:12:41 +0200 In this edition on Inspire Africa, an Ivorian entrepreneur who own several pastry shops in Abidjan shares his tips to successfully changing careers and sustaining a business. http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/17/revolutionising-storytelling-in-mozambique http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/17/revolutionising-storytelling-in-mozambique Fri, 17 May 2019 14:15:16 +0200 This episode of Inspire Africa explores how storytelling and performing arts are shifting gears in Mozambique, but staying true to local traditions. http://www.euronews.com/2019/04/29/sustainable-dairy-products-made-in-mali http://www.euronews.com/2019/04/29/sustainable-dairy-products-made-in-mali Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:18:59 +0200 Inspire Africa is in Mali to find out more about the young entrepreneur creating a sustainable ecosystem for herders and farmers in his country. http://www.euronews.com/2019/04/12/survivors-of-sexual-violence-speak-out-to-pursue-justice http://www.euronews.com/2019/04/12/survivors-of-sexual-violence-speak-out-to-pursue-justice Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:22:33 +0200 A few weeks ago, Luxembourg hosted the first edition of the Stand, Speak, Rise up forum to end sexual violence in fragile environments. http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/22/rediscovering-sierra-leone-with-vickie-remoe http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/22/rediscovering-sierra-leone-with-vickie-remoe Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:25:27 +0100 In its latest edition, 'Inspire Africa' displays a different side of Sierra Leone, though the lens of a TV show host who's making waves in the West African country. http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/11/nigerian-women-revolutionising-fine-art http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/11/nigerian-women-revolutionising-fine-art Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:29:17 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/2019/02/24/tapping-into-natural-skin-care-market-in-tanzania http://www.euronews.com/2019/02/24/tapping-into-natural-skin-care-market-in-tanzania Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:32:46 +0100 The demand for organic cosmetics is fast growing across the continent. Hellen Dause is determined to make the most of this trend with her own brand of skin care based in Zanzibar. http://www.euronews.com/2019/02/11/congolese-entrepreneurs-revolutionise-driving-footwear-industries- http://www.euronews.com/2019/02/11/congolese-entrepreneurs-revolutionise-driving-footwear-industries- Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:36:19 +0100 What if you could learn how to drive from the comfort of your home? A group of entrepreneurs in the Republic of Congo have figured this out, to the delight of their customers. http://www.euronews.com/2019/01/28/africa-s-future-begins-now-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2019/01/28/africa-s-future-begins-now-inspire-africa Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:00:00 +0100 During the International Conference on the Emergence of Africa in Dakar, Hannane sat down with UNDP's Abdoulaye Mar Dieye. http://www.euronews.com/2019/01/14/the-panafrican-museum-promoting-black-civilisation-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2019/01/14/the-panafrican-museum-promoting-black-civilisation-inspire-africa Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:48:18 +0100 Inspire Africa takes you on an in-depth tour of the museum of black civilisations, which recently opened its doors in Dakar, Senegal. http://www.euronews.com/2018/12/10/awa-meite-sheds-new-light-on-migrant-crisis-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/12/10/awa-meite-sheds-new-light-on-migrant-crisis-inspire-africa Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:29:33 +0100 Over a year ago, Awa Meite Van tuyl directed a documentary on Subsaharan migrants. But the Malian director chose to paint a different picture than the one so commonly showed in the media. In a 12 epis http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/27/the-chemist-who-might-overcome-malaria-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/27/the-chemist-who-might-overcome-malaria-inspire-africa Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:39:31 +0100 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 http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/12/the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-the-africa-s-digital-revolution-inspire http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/12/the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-the-africa-s-digital-revolution-inspire Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:00:00 +0100 Inspire Africa is in Cote d'Ivoire for a special edition of the show dedicated to the digital revolution that is ongoing on the African continent. http://www.euronews.com/2018/10/15/youths-protecting-the-environment-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/10/15/youths-protecting-the-environment-inspire-africa Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:47:40 +0200 Who says teenagers do not care about the environment? In this edition of Inspire Afirca, Hannane Ferdjani talks an 18-year-old student who is actively showing his peers how to secure their tomorrow o http://www.euronews.com/2018/09/24/the-hiv-positive-stigma-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/09/24/the-hiv-positive-stigma-inspire-africa Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:06:47 +0200 Hannane Ferdjani meets with Humphrey Nabimanya, a 29 year old Ugandan who was bullied as a child for having HIV+ guardians. http://www.euronews.com/2018/09/10/algeria-s-tourism-comes-alive-with-aqua-palm-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/09/10/algeria-s-tourism-comes-alive-with-aqua-palm-inspire-africa Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:11:59 +0200 Is Algeria finally distancing itself from its image of a hotbed of terror? http://www.euronews.com/2018/08/27/nanawax-the-success-story-of-an-african-print-lover-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/08/27/nanawax-the-success-story-of-an-african-print-lover-inspire-africa Mon, 27 Aug 2018 05:39:19 +0200 Hannane Ferdjani meets with Maureen Ayite - AKA Nanawax - a passionate businesswoman whose ready-to-wear brand has taken the African fashion scene by storm. http://www.euronews.com/2018/08/13/the-congolese-entrepreneur-revolutionising-access-to-medicine-in-africa-inspire http://www.euronews.com/2018/08/13/the-congolese-entrepreneur-revolutionising-access-to-medicine-in-africa-inspire Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:03:22 +0200 At barely 28 years old, Congolese entrepreneur Rufin Lepembe Ovoula has come up with an ingenious that makes access to medicine faster and more convenient. http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/31/the-nigerian-farmer-profiting-from-pig-waste-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/31/the-nigerian-farmer-profiting-from-pig-waste-inspire-africa Tue, 31 Jul 2018 03:01:00 +0200 Today we'll head to Nigeria where a pig farm is turning waste management and recycling into profit. http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/08/whatinspiresafrica-23-year-old-moroccan-engineer-develops-a-clay-based-power http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/08/whatinspiresafrica-23-year-old-moroccan-engineer-develops-a-clay-based-power Sun, 08 Jul 2018 16:25:00 +0200 Inspire Africa features a deaf-mute Semba dance instructor in Mauritius, a 23 year old Moroccan engineer who has designed a power-less refrigerator and talk to the brain behind an online platform prom http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/25/inspire-africa-innovative-entrepreneurs-from-senegal-rwanda-and-cameroon http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/25/inspire-africa-innovative-entrepreneurs-from-senegal-rwanda-and-cameroon Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0200 Inspire Africa features a Senegal entrepreneur making health services more affordable, a Rwandan institute tackling the issue of gender equality and insights from Douala, the economic capital of Camer http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/09/inspire-africa-solutions-borne-out-of-hardship-and-challenges http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/09/inspire-africa-solutions-borne-out-of-hardship-and-challenges Sat, 09 Jun 2018 16:13:00 +0200 Inspire Africa brings you stories from Uganda and Morocco, where challenges and solutions have been transformed into enterprises, new modes of employment and innovations. http://www.euronews.com/2018/05/26/africa-s-digital-trailblazers-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/05/26/africa-s-digital-trailblazers-inspire-africa Sat, 26 May 2018 15:00:00 +0200 They are not only the future of the African continent.. But also its very present. They are professional from all walks of life who are fueling Africa's development .. And we - on INSPIRE AFRICA - are http://www.euronews.com/2018/05/18/inspire-africa-promoting-a-fabulous-africa http://www.euronews.com/2018/05/18/inspire-africa-promoting-a-fabulous-africa Fri, 18 May 2018 20:34:42 +0200 The days the world was told that Africa was a land marred with misery and violence may not be over, but that narrative surely is not the only one anymore.