http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:10:30 +0200 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:10:30 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com 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 15:14:15 +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 12:19:43 +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/2026/03/28/gabons-tiny-turtles-race-against-extinction-as-funding-for-protection-dries-up http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/28/gabons-tiny-turtles-race-against-extinction-as-funding-for-protection-dries-up Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:55:35 +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 18:27:12 +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 08:00:27 +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 12:45:18 +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 11:26:06 +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 12:35:11 +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 11:13:54 +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 11:45:42 +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 12:20:47 +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 16:00:10 +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 19:42:37 +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 16:21:50 +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 15:08:05 +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 18:44:28 +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 16:03:25 +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 14:51:07 +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 17:36:27 +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 12:41:36 +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 11:31:28 +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 14:55:56 +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 18:14:58 +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 10:50:55 +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/2025/05/15/spanish-foreign-ministry-declares-botswana-safest-country-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/15/spanish-foreign-ministry-declares-botswana-safest-country-in-africa Thu, 15 May 2025 01:08:15 +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 15:33:48 +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 23:16:25 +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 13:37:55 +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 17:31:01 +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 09:21:33 +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 08:01:05 +0100 Zambia reported more than 42,000 cases of gender-based violence in both 2023 and 2024. http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/24/sudans-army-breaks-paramilitary-siege-of-strategic-city-in-latest-advance http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/24/sudans-army-breaks-paramilitary-siege-of-strategic-city-in-latest-advance Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:48:04 +0100 The city of el-Obeid, a commercial and transportation hub, had been under siege for nearly two years by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/14/scores-of-children-raped-by-armed-fighters-in-eastern-dr-congo-unicef-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/14/scores-of-children-raped-by-armed-fighters-in-eastern-dr-congo-unicef-says Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:20:13 +0100 Unprecedented sexual violence against children has been reported in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Rwanda-backed M23 ramps up its offensive. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/20/what-trump-20-means-to-the-worlds-largest-collective-marketplace-africa http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/20/what-trump-20-means-to-the-worlds-largest-collective-marketplace-africa Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:50:32 +0100 If Africa can find the confidence to take sentiment out of the equation and make a business pitch that makes sense, this could well be a very profitable and peaceful four years indeed, Ivor Ichikowitz writes. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/14/south-african-rescuers-pull-survivors-and-dead-bodies-from-illegal-gold-mine http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/14/south-african-rescuers-pull-survivors-and-dead-bodies-from-illegal-gold-mine Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:03:09 +0100 At least 100 illegal miners have died and more than 400 remain trapped underground after a months-long standoff with police, rights groups say. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/13/austrian-woman-kidnapped-in-northern-niger-by-unknown-armed-men http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/13/austrian-woman-kidnapped-in-northern-niger-by-unknown-armed-men Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:50:49 +0100 No group has yet claimed responsibility for the abduction of the development worker, who also faced kidnapping threats back in 2021. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/09/mozambique-opposition-leader-returns-from-self-exile-as-police-break-up-demonstration http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/09/mozambique-opposition-leader-returns-from-self-exile-as-police-break-up-demonstration Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:39:00 +0100 Police in Mozambique fired tear gas at demonstrators welcoming the return of opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane after October's disputed vote. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/07/sao-tome-and-principe-government-dismissed-by-president http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/07/sao-tome-and-principe-government-dismissed-by-president Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:34:58 +0100 The African island nation's leader accused his prime minister of excessive absences, and gave his party 72 hours to form a new administration. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/07/macron-calls-west-african-leaders-ungrateful-for-not-recognising-fight-against-islamist-te http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/07/macron-calls-west-african-leaders-ungrateful-for-not-recognising-fight-against-islamist-te Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:59:03 +0100 The French president's words have sparked a backlash, with African leaders calling out his "contemptuous attitude". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/18/dr-congo-files-criminal-complaint-against-apple-over-conflict-minerals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/18/dr-congo-files-criminal-complaint-against-apple-over-conflict-minerals Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:09:06 +0100 The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the allegations after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium. http://www.euronews.com/2024/11/14/south-african-police-cut-off-supplies-to-illegal-miners-in-a-bid-to-smoke-them-out http://www.euronews.com/2024/11/14/south-african-police-cut-off-supplies-to-illegal-miners-in-a-bid-to-smoke-them-out Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:57:54 +0100 Up to 4,000 illegal miners are estimated to be underground in an abandoned mine while South African authorities try to clear them out and arrest them. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/14/french-weapons-used-in-sudan-war-despite-un-arms-embargo-amnesty-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/14/french-weapons-used-in-sudan-war-despite-un-arms-embargo-amnesty-says Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:01:03 +0100 Military vehicles and tech made by France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being used in Sudan's civil war, Amnesty International says. http://www.euronews.com/2024/10/14/ongoing-african-drought-has-plunged-zambia-into-daily-blackouts-as-hydroelectric-dam-unabl http://www.euronews.com/2024/10/14/ongoing-african-drought-has-plunged-zambia-into-daily-blackouts-as-hydroelectric-dam-unabl Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:31:28 +0200 Experts say the crisis is even more devastating to Zambia's economy and fight against poverty than COVID-19 lockdowns. http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/09/13/african-countries-report-more-than-100-mpox-related-deaths-in-a-week http://www.euronews.com/health/2024/09/13/african-countries-report-more-than-100-mpox-related-deaths-in-a-week Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:55:50 +0200 The rising death toll due to mpox is "not acceptable," a top health official said.