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Belgian petition to remove statues of colonial king gathers pace

The movement is gaining traction as Europe grapples with its own race issues alongside the Black Lives Matter protests in the USA.

World

Cultural showcase, Media for the deaf, and Anti covid-19 comedy

Though the world is affected by the coronavirus pandemic, inspiring stories still abound all around us.

World News

Euroviews. Malaria devastates lives and economies like COVID-19. We should fight it in the same way ǀ View

A small investment in malaria prevention and treatment could reap huge rewards. The prevalence of the disease actively holds back many countries - particularly in west Africa - whose young populations could and should be driving dynamic economies.

Europe News

Analysis: Africa's unexpected COVID-19 figures

There were fears COVID-19 would overwhelm Africa. Yet, most countries aren’t reporting many cases. Euronews' political editor, Darren McCaffrey, looks at why.

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France

'Greatest drummer': Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen dies aged 79

"The greatest drummer on Earth has left us," said Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, paying tribute to Tony Allen, who has died aged 79.

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Raging floodwaters become deadly in Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 25 people have been killed by flooding in eastern Congo, the administrator of Uvira territory in South Kivu province, Kiza Muhato, told The Associated Press.

World News

Euroviews. The G20’s promise of a debt freeze is not enough for Africa to combat the COVID-19 crisis ǀ View

If the infections continue to rise, Africa’s weak healthcare systems will be immensely overwhelmed and not able to deal with the raging virus.

Nigeria

Africa will be next epicentre of coronavirus, says WHO

The World Health Organization says the number of known coronavirus cases in Africa has risen by 51 percent.

World News

What doctors and the WHO really said about Africa and vaccine testing

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, condemned on Monday what he called "racist remarks" made on French TV about testing a new vaccine against coronavirus in Africa.

Europe News

The Brief: Trump flight ban, foreign policy report card

Europe is reeling from the news of the US president's flight ban. Ursula's planned trip to Greece is put on hold due to coronavirus and at 100 days in office, we look at Team Ursula's foreign policy performance.

Kenya

'Devastating': Poachers kill 'last female' white giraffe and her calf

The slaughter of a white female and her calf leaves just one lone male alive in the country.

World

South Sudan's former child soldiers try to rebuild their lives

In partnership with The European Commission

As a fragile peace slowly settles in South Sudan, former child soldiers are gradually being demobilised. But do they still have a future?

World

The Ugandan singer turning plastic waste into drums

The African continent is the world leader in plastic bag regulations.

World

Ninety thousand still displaced: how Mozambique is recovering from devastating cyclones

In partnership with The European Commission

Ninety thousand still displaced: how Mozambique is recovering from devastating cyclones

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Locust swarms threaten East Africa's food security

The most serious outbreak of locusts in 25 years is spreading across East Africa and posing an unprecedented threat to food security in some of the world's most vulnerable countries.

Switzerland

'Africans wouldn't risk trip to EU if they had opportunities at home'

"It’s not about giving handouts, it’s about giving a hand up," said the CEO of a philanthropic organisation in Africa.

France

France commits more troops to fight jihadist threat in Sahel region

Macron wants the summit to help re-legitimize the French operation in the Sahel by sending a strong joint message.

Europe News

Outrage over reports EU-funding linked to forced labour in Eritrea

The EU Commission said that it was aware that conscripts were used for the road project - but that Brussels funded only material and equipment, not labour.

World

Education, arts and crafts in this episode

On the show, Edtech solution in the DRC where a platform is providing children with access to digital lessons and transforming the school experience.

Business Series

Tech-driven start-ups deliver a boost to Angola's economy

In partnership with aipex

With a tech-driven approach, start-ups in Angola are turning the wheels of the economy faster, driving more investment and job-creation for Angola’s youthful population.