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NATO summit to highlight growing influence of Russia, China in Africa

The Kremlin-linked Wagner mercenaries have established a strong presence in conflict-stricken African countries, while China is quietly building its overseas military network, officials believe.

United Kingdom

Prince Charles apologises for slavery as Commonwealth leaders meet

The heir to the UK throne said the Commonwealth “must find ways, new ways, to acknowledge our past”.

Cult

Cape Verde music continues to top charts with new artists generation

Music is said to be Cape Verde’s biggest export and a new generation of Cape Verdean singers and songwriters continue to dominate the music charts.

World

An ‘eye-opening’ discovery: Jazz drummer Gregory Hutchinson discovers ancestral past

In partnership with Governo de Angola

An ‘eye-opening’ discovery: Jazz drummer Gregory Hutchinson discovers ancestral past

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Focus

African Development Bank invests billions in climate change adaptation

In partnership with the African Development Bank

The African Development Bank is investing billions in Africa's economies to help the continent grow and adapt to climate change. Focus reports from the AFDB's annual meeting in Accra, Ghana.

Climate

World Africa Day: 5 of the most important climate campaigns to follow

This is why you should support these five powerful campaigns fighting climate change in Africa.

No Comment

Sudan sanctuary offers haven for exotic birds

Nestled to the east of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, a lush sanctuary is home to dozens of exotic birds from far and wide.

Tech News

Sisters doing it for themselves: this nun built her own power plant

Sister Ciza’s innovation now lights up a church, convent, two schools and a local clinic.

Money

How fintech and crypto are boosting Africa’s burgeoning tech scene

“Africa is a mobile-first continent so you can really see where Africa should be really positioning itself,” Smart Africa’s CEO told Euronews Next.

World

Angola’s Formigas basketball school: shaping kids for life

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Hard-working like the ants they’re named after, Angola’s Formigas do Cazenga are a basketball team and school preparing inner-city kids in Luanda for a better life.

World News

Nearly 200 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021

Nearly 200 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021, and the war in Ukraine could make the situation worse

Earth News

Euroviews. View: Why Europe cannot decarbonise without African hydrogen

The CEO of Hydrogen Europe hits back at criticism that investing in green hydrogen production in Africa is a form of colonialism and explains why Europe cannot decarbonise without African support.

Angola

The Camunga Symphony Orchestra - More than just a musical education

In partnership with Governo de Angola

The Camunga Symphony Orchestra in Luanda is changing Angolan students' lives. It provides food and musical education, helping to keep kids off the street and changing their lives.

Money

Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as official currency

The CAR "is the first country in Africa to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender," a presidential spokesman said.

Nature

These abandoned apes have a dark story to tell about US animal testing

Biopsies and brutality were a part of everyday life for these traumatised chimps.

The Cube

Foreign student arrested in Russia on 'Nazism' charges for twerking

Investigators say the 21-year-old performed an "obscene dance" in front of a war memorial in Khanty-Mansiysk.

World

Angola sets its sights on the global coffee market

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Discover two Angolan companies reviving the country's coffee industry and making it their goal to restore the coffee sector back to its former glory days as one of the world's largest producers of the black gold.

Destinations

Seychelles: Why the 115 islands should be on your travel bucket list

The East African islands are keen to prove there's more to the Seychelles than beaches and 'natural beauty'.

Scenes

Kenyan rapper's words inspire community recycling

In partnership with Media City

"The more I did the music part, the more I figured out how to understand my emotions, understand who I am, understand my environment, be observant of my environment and be observant of the world."

Angola

The 'ambassador' of Angolan cuisine, Mama Kuiba, still cooks up a storm

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Meet Mama Kuiba, one of Angola's most respected celebrities and chefs putting the country's cuisine on the map.