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The Next African Frontier: Why Global Investors are Heading to Angola

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Vast coastline, untouched wilderness, a reform-driven government and a tourism sector that has barely got started. That is about to change.

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Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war

Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit.

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In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit.

Algeria

Algeria hit by two suicide attacks during pope's visit, sources say

No link has yet been established between the attacks and the pope's visit to the country, which was conducted under tight security.

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Europe News

Tighter EU migration controls fail to curb departures from Africa

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.

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As Middle East burns, Europe turns to its southern neighbour— Africa

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.

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Iran war disrupts aid supply, threatening operations across Africa

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.

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Gabon’s tiny turtles race against extinction as funding for protection dries up

Gabon is intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable sea turtle hatchlings as nesting season peaks between December and March along the country’s Atlantic coast.

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Sexual violence 'form of warfare' in Sudan war, UN representative says

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.

Travel News

Untouched, wild, welcoming: Angola’s hidden tourism gem

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.

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Valentine's Day: Can Benin's Venice still compete with dating apps?

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.

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Italy reviews progress on Mattei Plan at Africa summit in Ethiopia

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.

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Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup

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.

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Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage

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.

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AFCON 2025: DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia make early statements in Morocco

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.

Football Now

AFCON 2025 kicks off: Morocco ready to host the continent

Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa's biggest tournament.

Sudan

Euroviews. Misdiagnosing Sudan is killing Sudan

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.

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Angola, Mozambique and Egypt advocate greater cooperation to promote tourism in Africa

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.

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Hundreds arrested over romance scams across Africa, Interpol says

Interpol, which has 196 member countries, is the world’s largest international police network to combat international crime.

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In African villages, water collection remains a lifelong burden

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.