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EU and African Union ministers vow to boost ties on peace and security

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.

Botswana

Botswana safest country in Africa, Spanish foreign ministry says

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.

Chad

What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel?

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.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 50 dead after boat catches fire in DRC, officials say

Boat accidents are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.

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South Sudan

US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The Trump administration's move comes amid fears of a renewed civil war in South Sudan, where political tensions have escalated after recent violence.

Business

DP World selects Mota-Engil to build DRC’s first deep-water port

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.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels to meet with Congolese government for peace talks next week

In January, the Rwanda-backed group captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, escalating tensions.

Green News

Zambia’s struggling women pay the price of climate crisis and aid cuts

Zambia reported more than 42,000 cases of gender-based violence in both 2023 and 2024.

Sudan

Sudan's army breaks paramilitary siege of el-Obeid in latest advance

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).

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Scores of children raped by fighters in eastern DR Congo, UNICEF says

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.

USA

Euroviews. What Trump 2.0 means to world's largest collective marketplace: Africa

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.

South Africa

South Africa recovers survivors and dead bodies from illegal gold mine

At least 100 illegal miners have died and more than 400 remain trapped underground after a months-long standoff with police, rights groups say.

Niger

Austrian woman kidnapped in northern Niger by unknown armed men

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the abduction of the development worker, who also faced kidnapping threats back in 2021.

Mozambique

Mondlane's return to Mozambique marred by deaths

Police in Mozambique fired tear gas at demonstrators welcoming the return of opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane after October's disputed vote.

São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe government dismissed by president

The African island nation's leader accused his prime minister of excessive absences, and gave his party 72 hours to form a new administration.

France

Macron accuses Sahel of being 'ungrateful' for fight against terrorism

The French president's words have sparked a backlash, with African leaders calling out his "contemptuous attitude".

Europe News

DR Congo files criminal complaint against Apple over conflict minerals

The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the allegations after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium.

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South Africa

South Africa cuts off supplies to illegal miners to 'smoke them out'

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.

Europe News

French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo, Amnesty says

Military vehicles and tech made by France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being used in Sudan's civil war, Amnesty International says.