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Has Prigozhin's demise changed Russia's plans in Africa?

Wagner mercenaries have been involved on the African continent for years. So has Prigozhin's demise jeopardised Russia's plans for the African continent?

02/10/2023

France

Hundreds of animal skulls from Africa seized at Paris airport

Trade in the skulls of "critically endangered" animals is causing pointed conservation concerns.

25/09/2023

World News

Euroviews. West’s view of Africa as ‘climate victim’ is impairing real solutions

It’s time for the West to recognise that African nations are the world’s most potent solution to climate change — and are now in the driver’s seat on climate action, Nathaniel Mong’are writes.

06/09/2023

Green News

What is the first African Climate Summit and why is it important?

The theme of the event is “driving green growth and climate finance solutions for Africa and the world.”

05/09/2023

Green News

World is 'losing the race' to meet climate goals, COP28 president says

It is just three days until the United Nations publishes the first-ever global stocktake which will assess how nations are doing in their efforts to tackle climate change.

05/09/2023

World News

Climate change: 'Children's rights in sub-Saharan Africa undermined'

At least 1.85 million children in sub-Saharan Africa were internally displaced by the end of 2022, according to humanitarian organisation Save the Children's latest report.

04/09/2023

Russia

Euroviews. In Africa, Russia seeks to retain its superpower credentials

Irrespective of the outcome of the Ukraine war, Russia-West relations will remain adversarial for the foreseeable future, and Moscow will seek any opportunity to seek new partnerships and push back against the West, Vuk Vuksanović writes.

15/08/2023

Niger

Niger: President Bazoum to be tried for high treason, says junta

The announcement was made just hours after the junta said they were open to dialogue with West African nations to resolve the crisis.

14/08/2023

Niger

Brussels says there is still room for mediation efforts in Niger

The European Union has suspended all activities with Niger, including financial assistance, and civilian and security cooperation.

08/08/2023

Niger

Niger airspace closed as coup supporters defy critical deadline

Supporters of Niger's military junta have gathered in the capital to show defiance of an ultimatum to restore democracy.

07/08/2023

Niger

EU suspends all security cooperation with Niger in wake of military co

The US has said it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to the West African country. The European Union will not.

29/07/2023

Russia

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit

It's the second Russia-Africa summit since 2019. But on the eve of the event the number of attending heads of state had shrunk from 43 to 17, a drop that the Kremlin blamed on Western interference.

26/07/2023

Russia

Executions, torture and looting: Wagner accused of abuses in Africa

Authorities in Mali are under pressure to end these violations and hold those responsible to account.

25/07/2023

Focus

The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to attract new investors

In partnership with RDC - Ministère des Finances

Kinshasa hosted the DRC's Country Risk Conference for the second year in a row to guide investors in examining the country's strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to diversify the economy with a focus on reforms and greater transparency so that it becomes more attractive internationally

06/07/2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. Ukraine’s Africa troubles continue after delegation's peace talks trip

African representatives seemed to have come to Kyiv earlier in June with a list of priorities that included their own stability, food security, imported goods, and the continuity of their regimes and countries, David Kirichenko writes.

30/06/2023

The Star Ingredient

Cooking with Soumbala: A Burkinabé flavour powerhouse

The first thing that hits you is the smell. The pea-sized néré pods from the néré tree may be small but they pack a powerful olfactory punch. Once transformed into mouth watering soumbala, they’re a crucial addition to a host of traditional meals eaten all across West Africa.

30/06/2023

Austria

OPEC+: Riyadh to reduce oil output, others to extend previous cuts

In order to keep crude oil prices stable on the world market, the OPEC+ countries, including heavyweight Russia, have agreed to maintain previous production cuts through 2024, while Saudi Arabia cuts output by 1 million barrels per day.

04/06/2023

Euronews Witness

From Tunisia to Italy, who are those fleeing to Europe?

In this episode of Witness, we travel to Tunisia to hear the harrowing stories of migrants from the sub-Sahara and Tunisians themselves willing to risk their lives to escape war, political instability, and unemployment.

01/06/2023

Design

At the 2023 Venice Biennale, the future of architecture is Africa

The Biennale, historically dominated by a Euro-centric vision with minor participation from Asia and the Americas, is being led by Africa this year. Curator Lesley Lokko’s show makes bold, forward-thinking statements about who and what will drive the future of architecture.

26/05/2023

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Watch: Nigeria national surf competition in Lagos' Tarkwa Bay

Some 30 surfers are competing in a national competition in Lagos' Tarkwa Bay, an area where many of the athletes were forced to move from just three years earlier.

22/05/2023