Africa

Ethiopia

Tigray rebels seize airport and clash with Ethiopia's federal forces

TPLF forces took control of Mekelle airport and fought federal troops at two locations in the Afar region, while Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three Tigray airports in an apparent collapse of the Pretoria Agreement that ended the 2020-2022 war in the country.

23 September 2026

South Africa

Eleven killed as gunmen open fire on Durban homestead

The attackers forced the victims into a single room before opening fire, leaving only two survivors and a community in shock.

23 September 2026

Libya

Armed group shuts Libyan oil pipeline, jeopardising exports

A valve closure on the El Sharara-to-Zawiya pipeline has cut production at a field accounting for roughly a third of Libya's total output, prompting the national oil company to warn it may declare force majeure.

22 September 2026

Ethiopia

Former enemies form alliance to overthrow Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed

The TPLF and Amhara's Fano militias — groups that fought on opposing sides in the Tigray war — and the Oromo Liberation Army said they had been coordinating for more than a year and aimed to install a transitional government.

21 September 2026

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Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close

Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

18 September 2026

Libya

Tripoli busts Gaddafi-shaped pills as captagon appears in Libya's east

Tripoli intercepted 100,000 tablets bearing the late Libyan leader's image shipped via Europe in a Renault Master van, while Benghazi's investigators separately seized captagon tablets assessed to have originated in Syria, where the al-Assad regime once industrialised the billion-dollar trade.

17 September 2026

Sudan

60 dead after gold mine collapses in Sudan

The Al-Zaraa mine is near El-Nahud in Sudan’s West Kordofan region. The mine began to collapse on Tuesday after tunnels were dug very close together

16 September 2026

Angola

Turkish Airlines drops Luanda as Angola's new airport struggles

The Istanbul carrier permanently axed Luanda, along with four other African routes, becoming the latest international airline to exit the Angolan capital since its new airport opened in 2023. The facility was built for 15 million annual passengers but handled fewer than 800,000 in 2025.

14 September 2026

Uganda

Amateur goalie says no to throne, kicking off succession row in Uganda

The committee's first choice — a non-league goalkeeper from south-east London — declined, citing other responsibilities. His replacement was then rejected by the late king's own family, who produced a 2022 will that the committee ignored.

14 September 2026

Tech News

Kenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communities

A solar-powered ambulance designed to bring healthcare to remote communities is being tested in Kenya.

14 September 2026

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Mass funeral in Bukavu for 26 children killed in DR Congo school blaze

Bukavu held a mass funeral on Monday, 14 September, for 26 children killed in a school fire and subsequent stampede three days earlier, as UNICEF and local authorities called for an investigation into the disaster.

14 September 2026

Algeria

Algeria closes its airspace to UAE after ending diplomatic ties

Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE and banned Emirati civilian and military aircraft from its airspace, citing 'provocative and hostile acts'. Commercial flights to Algiers are exempt until the end of 2026.

11 September 2026

Egypt

TV star Sarah Khalifa faces death penalty in Egypt — what comes next?

Egyptian law allows capital punishment for some serious drug offences, while a 2024 reform gives felony defendants a full appeal before the Court of Cassation. Euronews examines how the process works before a death sentence becomes final in Egypt.

10 September 2026

Business

Egypt, Greece and Cyprus back plans to bring Cypriot gas to Europe

Cyprus’ Cronos gas is expected to reach European markets via Egypt from 2028, with Greece offering an onward route into southeastern and central Europe. The three countries renewed their backing for the plan at their El Alamein summit.

9 September 2026

World News

Exclusive: Investigation alleges chemical weapons use in Sudan

Former Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons officials say they have found evidence that the Sudanese government may have deployed chemicals amid the country's ongoing civil war.

9 September 2026

Egypt

Popular Egyptian TV presenter to appeal drug-related death sentence

Khalifa and 11 others face death sentences in a major synthetic drug trafficking case, with appeals and further legal challenges expected.

7 September 2026

Earth News

A sun-powered siren: Inside the world’s first solar ambulance

Solar ambulance Stella Juva could transform access to healthcare in regions that lack reliable infrastructure, electricity and fuel.

7 September 2026

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Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into life stories

In Accra, Ghanaian coffin makers craft guitars, shoes and microphones to reflect the lives, work and passions of the people they are made for.

3 September 2026

Economy

China deepens its footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo after a decade

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications.

2 September 2026

Europe News

Germany eyes Algerian gas to diversify supply, foreign minister says

The EU's top economy used to rely on cheap Russian gas but large deliveries stopped after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, dealing a heavy blow to German industry.

1 September 2026

Algeria

Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists

Algeria declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires remained active, with 54 people hospitalised for burns, including six in critical condition.

31 August 2026

South Africa

South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover

Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.

31 August 2026

Niger

Heavy gunfire in Niamey as clashes reported at presidential palace

A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.

29 August 2026

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau to vote on handing more powers to president

A commentator and a human rights activist, speaking to Euronews, stress that the law has already been published and call for stronger EU action.

29 August 2026

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Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared

Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.

28 August 2026

Somalia

Piracy attacks off Somalia surge in 2026, analysis of IMO data shows

The region, which hosts some of the world's busiest shipping routes, has seen traffic heavily disrupted since the Iran war began on 28 February, affecting shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

27 August 2026