http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:30 +0200 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:30 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/30/accounts-linked-to-eu-sanctioned-figures-displayed-monetisation-tools-after-sanctions-repo http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/30/accounts-linked-to-eu-sanctioned-figures-displayed-monetisation-tools-after-sanctions-repo Sat, 30 May 2026 12:10:45 +0200 Researchers from the Dutch non-profit WHAT TO FIX found monetisation tools were still active on social media accounts linked to three individuals sanctioned by the EU over pro-Russian interference activities. Several accounts have since been removed. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/international-rescue-committee-warns-ebola-outbreak-could-become-deadliest-on-record http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/international-rescue-committee-warns-ebola-outbreak-could-become-deadliest-on-record Wed, 27 May 2026 08:09:34 +0200 The International Rescue Committee said the outbreak was spreading faster than response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/african-cities-sound-alarm-on-climate-and-housing-at-baku-urban-forum http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/african-cities-sound-alarm-on-climate-and-housing-at-baku-urban-forum Tue, 26 May 2026 14:12:54 +0200 From flooding in Addis Ababa to housing deficits in Luanda, African officials at the World Urban Forum in Baku say climate change and rapid urbanisation are outpacing their ability to respond — and the money to fix it is not there. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/25/deadly-snakes-might-be-coming-to-a-neighbourhood-near-you http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/25/deadly-snakes-might-be-coming-to-a-neighbourhood-near-you Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:46 +0200 Highly venomous snake species such as cottonmouth moccasins in North America, kraits in Asia and the black mamba in Africa could all increasingly move habitats due to rising temperatures and human encroachment. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/24/three-red-cross-volunteers-die-from-suspected-ebola-in-dr-congo-as-outbreak-continues-to-s http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/24/three-red-cross-volunteers-die-from-suspected-ebola-in-dr-congo-as-outbreak-continues-to-s Sun, 24 May 2026 09:21:27 +0200 The volunteers were among the first named victims of the epidemic, which is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/23/who-says-ebola-risk-now-very-high-in-dr-congo http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/23/who-says-ebola-risk-now-very-high-in-dr-congo Sat, 23 May 2026 07:58:12 +0200 WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that the global risk from the disease remained low. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/want-to-climb-africas-highest-mountain-getting-to-kilimanjaro-from-europe-is-about-to-get- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/want-to-climb-africas-highest-mountain-getting-to-kilimanjaro-from-europe-is-about-to-get- Wed, 20 May 2026 11:51:34 +0200 Three airlines are launching routes – including one that starts in early June. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/ebola-outbreak-is-a-global-health-emergency-who-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/ebola-outbreak-is-a-global-health-emergency-who-says Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:32 +0200 The World Health Organization said that it could be a "much larger" outbreak than what is currently being identified and reported but that is does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/frances-president-emmanuel-macron-defends-europe-in-africa-and-urges-investment http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/frances-president-emmanuel-macron-defends-europe-in-africa-and-urges-investment Mon, 11 May 2026 16:23:24 +0200 Macron, leading the two-day summit aimed at renewing France's engagement with Africa, said Europe was instead promoting "a strategy of autonomy" for both continents. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/remains-of-us-soldier-who-went-missing-during-military-drill-in-morocco-recovered http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/remains-of-us-soldier-who-went-missing-during-military-drill-in-morocco-recovered Mon, 11 May 2026 09:59:35 +0200 The disappearances triggered a search-and-rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military partners. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/africa-builds-momentum-and-challenges-europe-and-asia-in-global-tourism-race http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/africa-builds-momentum-and-challenges-europe-and-asia-in-global-tourism-race Fri, 08 May 2026 09:24:44 +0200 The war in the Middle East is shaking up the global tourism map. While some destinations are losing ground, Africa is emerging strongly as the new player in the sector. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/23/pope-leo-xiv-ends-africa-tour-with-open-air-mass-in-equatorial-guinea http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/23/pope-leo-xiv-ends-africa-tour-with-open-air-mass-in-equatorial-guinea Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:25:08 +0200 Pope Leo XIV held a mass in Malabo, marking the end of his 11-day Africa tour. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/pope-leo-xiv-condemns-lust-for-power-and-inequality-in-equatorial-guinea http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/pope-leo-xiv-condemns-lust-for-power-and-inequality-in-equatorial-guinea Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:30:56 +0200 The Holy Father of the Catholic Church made a stop in the final leg of his four-country tour of Africa. Equatorial Guinea is a secular country, with around three-fourths of its population Catholic. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/pope-leo-xiv-heads-to-shrine-in-angola-that-was-a-center-of-african-slave-trade http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/pope-leo-xiv-heads-to-shrine-in-angola-that-was-a-center-of-african-slave-trade Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:10:26 +0200 Pope Leo XIV headed to a Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade. Earlier, the pontiff celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/pope-leo-xiv-slams-tyrants-ransacking-world-on-high-security-visit-to-cameroon http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/pope-leo-xiv-slams-tyrants-ransacking-world-on-high-security-visit-to-cameroon Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:24:42 +0200 On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/pope-leo-xiv-visits-cameroon-as-biya-faces-unrest-and-separatist-war http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/pope-leo-xiv-visits-cameroon-as-biya-faces-unrest-and-separatist-war Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:17:01 +0200 Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/in-annaba-pope-leo-xiv-hails-algerias-small-catholic-flock-and-saint-augustine http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/in-annaba-pope-leo-xiv-hails-algerias-small-catholic-flock-and-saint-augustine Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:40:18 +0200 Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/algeria-hit-by-two-suicide-attacks-during-pope-leo-xivs-visit-sources-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/algeria-hit-by-two-suicide-attacks-during-pope-leo-xivs-visit-sources-say Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:32:38 +0200 No link has yet been established between the attacks and the pope's visit to the country, which was conducted under tight security. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/tighter-eu-migration-controls-fail-to-curb-departures-from-africa-report-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/tighter-eu-migration-controls-fail-to-curb-departures-from-africa-report-says Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:41 +0200 Despite Brussels touting fewer migrant arrivals, tighter asylum rules and African deals have only temporarily diverted irregular routes, with new passages to Europe possible in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/europe-and-africa-look-beyond-aid-toward-a-partnership-of-interest http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/europe-and-africa-look-beyond-aid-toward-a-partnership-of-interest Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:14:15 +0200 For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing global reality. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/iran-war-disrupts-global-aid-supply-threatening-life-saving-operations-across-africa http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/iran-war-disrupts-global-aid-supply-threatening-life-saving-operations-across-africa Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:19:43 +0200 The Iran war is disrupting fuel and shipping, choking life-saving operations and pushing up hunger and poverty across Africa, Aid group IRC has warned. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/27/gabons-tiny-turtles-race-against-extinction-as-funding-for-protection-dries-up http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/27/gabons-tiny-turtles-race-against-extinction-as-funding-for-protection-dries-up Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:55:35 +0100 Gabon is intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable sea turtle hatchlings as nesting season peaks between December and March along the country’s Atlantic coast. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/sexual-violence-form-of-warfare-in-sudan-war-un-representative-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/sexual-violence-form-of-warfare-in-sudan-war-un-representative-says Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:27:12 +0100 Sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan, with women and girls bearing the brunt amid mass displacement and scarce health services, UNFPA country representative told Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/07/untouched-wild-welcoming-angolas-hidden-tourism-gem http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/07/untouched-wild-welcoming-angolas-hidden-tourism-gem Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:27 +0100 From untouched beaches to safari parks and one of Africa’s largest waterfalls, Angola is positioning itself as a rising tourism destination. At ITB in Berlin, the country unveiled its ambitious plans to transform tourism into a key economic pillar – while preserving its unique nature and culture. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/valentines-day-can-benins-venice-still-compete-with-dating-apps http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/valentines-day-can-benins-venice-still-compete-with-dating-apps Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:45:18 +0100 In Benin, the lakeside village of Ganvié is seeing a quiet shift: its once discreet meeting spots are fading as young couples swap secret night encounters for smartphones and social media. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/13/italy-reviews-progress-on-mattei-plan-at-africa-summit-in-ethiopia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/13/italy-reviews-progress-on-mattei-plan-at-africa-summit-in-ethiopia Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:26:06 +0100 The summit marks the first time the biennial Italy-Africa meeting has been held on the African continent since the Mattei Plan was launched in Rome in January 2024. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:35:11 +0100 Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/01/enws-morocco-welcomes-2026-as-afcon-enters-knockout-stage http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/01/enws-morocco-welcomes-2026-as-afcon-enters-knockout-stage Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:13:54 +0100 Morocco welcomed the New Year with celebrations across the country. Streets and public squares came alive with music, lights, and crowds gathering as 2025 drew to a close. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/24/afcon-2025-congo-senegal-nigeria-and-tunisia-make-early-statements-in-morocco http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/24/afcon-2025-congo-senegal-nigeria-and-tunisia-make-early-statements-in-morocco Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:45:42 +0100 AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/21/euronews-afcon-2025-kicks-off-morocco-ready-to-host-the-continent http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/21/euronews-afcon-2025-kicks-off-morocco-ready-to-host-the-continent Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:20:47 +0100 Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa's biggest tournament. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/27/misdiagnosing-sudan-is-killing-sudan http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/27/misdiagnosing-sudan-is-killing-sudan Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:00:10 +0100 The longer the International community looks at the wrong direction, the more Sudan bleeds, Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi writes in an opinion article for Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/24/angola-mozambique-and-egypt-advocate-greater-cooperation-to-promote-tourism-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/24/angola-mozambique-and-egypt-advocate-greater-cooperation-to-promote-tourism-in-africa Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:42:37 +0200 In a panel discussion at the Global Tourism Forum, leaders from Angola, Mozambique and Egypt explored the economic impact of tourism, its role in job creation and the importance of investment in tourism infrastructure in Africa. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/26/at-least-260-suspects-in-online-romance-scams-arrested-across-africa-interpol-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/26/at-least-260-suspects-in-online-romance-scams-arrested-across-africa-interpol-says Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:21:50 +0200 Interpol, which has 196 member countries, is the world’s largest international police network to combat international crime. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/02/in-african-villages-water-collection-remains-a-lifelong-burden http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/02/in-african-villages-water-collection-remains-a-lifelong-burden Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:08:05 +0200 Across rural Africa, the daily search for water remains a struggle, often borne by women and children who walk long distances to streams and springs. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/17/france-withdraws-troops-from-senegal-ending-military-presence-in-west-africa http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/17/france-withdraws-troops-from-senegal-ending-military-presence-in-west-africa Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:44:28 +0200 Senegal’s new government has taken a hard-line stance against the presence of French troops as part of a larger regional backlash against what many see as the legacy of an oppressive colonial empire. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/08/europe-cannot-afford-to-step-back-from-africa-warns-un-development-africa-chief http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/08/europe-cannot-afford-to-step-back-from-africa-warns-un-development-africa-chief Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:03:25 +0200 In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Eziakonwa argued that Africa’s growing strategic importance demands a stronger, more balanced partnership—not a retreat. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/18/the-african-initiative-russian-backed-outlet-peddles-propaganda-to-buy-influence-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/18/the-african-initiative-russian-backed-outlet-peddles-propaganda-to-buy-influence-in-africa Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:51:07 +0200 The individuals who run the African Initiative media outlet are reportedly connected to Russian intelligence services, while others are former members of the Wagner paramilitary group, according to France's agency for monitoring foreign digital interference. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/06/did-macron-say-that-africa-still-needs-france-in-order-to-thrive http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/06/did-macron-say-that-africa-still-needs-france-in-order-to-thrive Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:36:27 +0200 A false statement attributed to the French President has been circulating on social media. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/29/mohammed-lakhdar-hamina-the-first-arab-and-african-director-to-win-cannes-palme-dor-dies-a http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/29/mohammed-lakhdar-hamina-the-first-arab-and-african-director-to-win-cannes-palme-dor-dies-a Thu, 29 May 2025 10:41:36 +0200 Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina was the oldest living recipient of the Palme d’Or. His Cannes-winning film 'Chronicles of the Years of Fire' remains Africa’s only Palme d’Or to this day. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/29/celebrated-kenyan-author-and-dissident-ngugi-wa-thiongo-dies-aged-87 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/29/celebrated-kenyan-author-and-dissident-ngugi-wa-thiongo-dies-aged-87 Thu, 29 May 2025 09:31:28 +0200 Widely regarded as east Africa's most influential writer, Ngũgĩ’s fiction and nonfiction books traced his country's history from British imperialism to home-ruled tyranny and challenged not only the stories told but the language used to tell them. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/26/us-shifts-africa-strategy-and-urges-countries-to-handle-their-own-security http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/26/us-shifts-africa-strategy-and-urges-countries-to-handle-their-own-security Mon, 26 May 2025 12:55:56 +0200 The move reflects a broader rebalancing under President Trump, as Washington trims its global footprint while China and Russia expand influence. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/25/africa-day-celebrating-the-continents-heritage-and-future-every-may-25 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/25/africa-day-celebrating-the-continents-heritage-and-future-every-may-25 Sun, 25 May 2025 16:14:58 +0200 Every 25 May, the world comes together to commemorate Africa Day, a date that transcends geographical boundaries to celebrate not only the cultural diversity and natural wealth of the world's most diverse continent, but also its determination to build a prosperous and united future. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/22/eu-au-ministers-vow-to-strengthen-partnership-on-peace-and-security-amid-geopolitical-vola http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/22/eu-au-ministers-vow-to-strengthen-partnership-on-peace-and-security-amid-geopolitical-vola Thu, 22 May 2025 08:50:55 +0200 The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/14/spanish-foreign-ministry-declares-botswana-safest-country-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/14/spanish-foreign-ministry-declares-botswana-safest-country-in-africa Wed, 14 May 2025 23:08:15 +0200 The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa, while Sudan, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Somalia are considered the most dangerous. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/17/what-should-europe-do-as-russia-gains-influence-in-africas-sahel http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/17/what-should-europe-do-as-russia-gains-influence-in-africas-sahel Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:33:48 +0200 France was recently asked to leave Chad, and its relations in central and West Africa are increasingly weak. With Russian influence in the region spreading, Euronews asks what is next for Europe in the Sahel. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/16/at-least-50-dead-after-boat-catches-fire-in-northwest-drc-congolese-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/16/at-least-50-dead-after-boat-catches-fire-in-northwest-drc-congolese-officials-say Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:16:25 +0200 Boat accidents are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/07/us-revokes-all-visas-for-south-sudanese-over-deportation-dispute http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/07/us-revokes-all-visas-for-south-sudanese-over-deportation-dispute Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:37:55 +0200 The Trump administration's move comes amid fears of a renewed civil war in South Sudan, where political tensions have escalated after recent violence. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/21/dp-world-firm-selects-mota-engil-to-build-drcs-first-deep-water-port http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/21/dp-world-firm-selects-mota-engil-to-build-drcs-first-deep-water-port Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:31:01 +0100 DP World has appointed Portugese construction firm Mota-Engil to lead the development of the Banana Port, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first deep-water maritime gateway. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/13/m23-rebels-to-meet-with-congolese-government-for-peace-talks-on-18-march http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/13/m23-rebels-to-meet-with-congolese-government-for-peace-talks-on-18-march Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:21:33 +0100 In January, the Rwanda-backed group captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, escalating tensions. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/08/sex-for-fish-rural-zambian-women-forced-into-coercive-deals-as-drought-and-aid-cuts-bite http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/08/sex-for-fish-rural-zambian-women-forced-into-coercive-deals-as-drought-and-aid-cuts-bite Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:01:05 +0100 Zambia reported more than 42,000 cases of gender-based violence in both 2023 and 2024.