English

More about this topic

Business Series

Best of Angola: Take a look back at this year's growth-geared firms

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Angola benefits from its vast energy and water resources, plus optimal weather for multiple harvests. It's a natural dividend that has led to many companies surging ahead in traditional and renewable energies, innovative agriculture and a new kind of tourism for Angola’s millions-strong diaspora.

United Kingdom

Britain seeks out new friends in Africa, Asia and Latin America

The British foreign secretary is expected to say on Monday that his country must look beyond its "traditional" allies.

World

Angola’s diaspora tourism strategy: remembrance and revival

In partnership with Governo de Angola

There are at least 12 million people in the Americas of Angolan descent, it is estimated. In partnership with Governo de Angola

Art

Morocco's art of Arabic calligraphy rises after UN heritage award

Calligraphy is considered a particularly inclusive practice in Morocco, and in recent years, it has become increasingly popular among women.

ADVERTISEMENT

Partner content

Real time climate information in Africa

Partner content presented by Copernicus

From crops to water, the continent’s demand for climate data is on the rise

Partner content

OCP’s commitment to restoring biodiversity in Africa

Partner content presented by OCP

The OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and the world’s largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers, recognises that long-term strategies should incorporate every possible protection for environments and life forms.

Angola

Step inside Mama Africa’s Casa Museu

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Mama Africa, or Aminata Goubel, is also a longtime journalist, now reporting for the national radio. She also encourages youth to take in Angolan culture, joining them in music and dance, including on the beach outside Casa Museu.

Belgium

Belgium: Three human skulls from the colonial era removed from auction

A Belgian auction house sparks widespread criticism after it placed three human skulls from the colonial era up for sale.

Eco-Innovation

A diamond in the rough: Angola’s growing potential as a fruit exporter

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Meet the "Strawberry King" in southwest Huila Province, who says Angola has the best conditions for growing strawberries in the world. And the "Pitaya King", who discovered pitaya, or dragon fruit, in Brazil and learned of its health benefits 12 years ago.

Meet The Locals

Why Eugen Louis Rothen retired from Switzerland to Mauritius

In partnership with Economic Development Board Mauritius

When he retired in the spring of 2021, Eugen recalled the "beautiful vacation" he had had with his wife on the island in 2019.

Culture news

Fashion from trash... Welcome to Nigeria's 'Trashion' Show

A Nigerian NGO is hoping to make a difference in people's lives by showing off its delightful designs and outfits fashioned from everyday rubbish.

World

African Unity Road linking Algiers to Lagos nears completion

In partnership with anep

Conceived over 50 years ago, the Trans-Saharan Highway runs almost 5,000 kilometres from Algeria to Nigeria. Now it's nearly finished.

Partner content

OCP Group: Promoting Agricultural Growth in Africa

Partner content presented by OCP

Can Africa become the world’s breadbasket? Morocco’s OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and the largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers, is sure it can.

World News

Good News: the mosquitoes wiping out dengue, and India’s tech detox

Five good news stories, including a breakthrough in transportation for donated hearts, will brighten up your day

Green News

Global South women should be ‘leaders, not victims’ in climate crisis

“Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and local community women and girls should be leaders of climate action, not victims of climate policies,” says Archana Soreng, youth climate activist.

Explore

Beauty and sorrow: Family retraces steps of enslaved Angolan ancestors

In partnership with Governo de Angola

In a voyage of remembrance and natural beauty, Euronews joins a family from Virginia on their historic journey to retrace the path of their ancestors who were taken as slaves in 1619.

Green News

COP27: 5 key takeaways as finance comes under fire on day 4

From funds for Egypt's coral reefs to criticism around unfulfilled net zero pledges, here’s the latest from the UN climate conference.

Green News

‘African COP’: Continent centre stage at UN climate conference

The world's richest nations have already failed to fulfil a $100 billion-a-year pledge in climate change funding.

Italy

Hundreds of migrants in limbo as Italy closes ports to NGOs

NGOs have condemned Italy's decision to block its ports to humanitarian vessels, as hundreds of migrants remain stranded at sea waiting for safe passage.

Angola

From attorney to Turner? Angolan artist Guilherme Mampuya

In partnership with Governo de Angola

A world away from the day job as a legal advisor he quit two decades ago, artist Guilherme Mampuya, splashes a riot of colours on the canvas in his studio. Combining African and Angolan motifs with those from the giants who inspired him, like Picasso, Dali, and Dubuffet.