Now playing Next Tunisia Euroviews. Tunisia must break free from reliance on short-term economic fixes Tunis' political decision to mobilise resources for escalating expenditures without addressing the need to curb spending, downsize the government, and reduce the state's economic footprint is a looming disaster, Sadok Rouai writes. 20/12/2023
Now playing Next The exchange Africa: A Continent with huge economic potential IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY Start-up businesses and innovation are soaring across Africa. With the world's second-largest continent looking towards the future, countries across the region are setting their sights on economic prosperity. 20/12/2023
Now playing Next Partner content MTN & Huawei power the 5G revolution in South African coal mines PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY HUAWEI MTN’s 5G mining deployment is making waves in South Africa as the coal industry moves towards ground-breaking digitisation. 20/12/2023
Now playing Next Libya UN: More than 60 migrants drown off Libya The deaths are the latest casualties in the central Mediterranean route often used by migrants and where, this year alone, more than 2,250 people have died. 17/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News Kenya: Millions displaced by the worst flooding in 100 years There is no end in sight for the extreme weather. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. In the global fight against climate change, a way forward exists As COP28 concludes, the question remains — who is going to provide the leadership we so desperately need, Prof Lee White CBE writes. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. America is failing Africa by not taking COP28 seriously Washington's decisions still largely signal the status quo to other nations in the Global North — and if the US is not willing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to climate finance, then it’s very possible other wealthy nations could follow suit, Abdoulie Ceesay writes. 11/12/2023
Now playing Next Egypt Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi almost certain to win Current President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has been in power since mid-2014 and it's expected this election will see him stay in the top spot until 2030. 10/12/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Severe floods ravage eastern Africa Much of the East African region is experiencing episodes of heavy rainfall and deadly flooding. 07/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Imhotep Museum in Saqqara reopens to the public after restoration Considered one of the most significant archaeological museums in Egypt, the Imhotep Museum, in the Saqqara necropolis complex, reopens its doors after renovation. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next Nature World’s oldest living land animal celebrates his 191st birthday St Helena’s national treasure, who predates the telephone, is in good health and expected to reach his third century. 04/12/2023
Now playing Next Africanews The Ugandan literacy specialist making a difference for disadvantaged children "80% of the books that I write advocate for disabilities. So, we are using children born with autism, albinism, any form of disability... as the main characters in these books to inspire children..you can see that what started as just literacy and books has transformational and social impact." Hasfa 02/12/2023
Now playing Next Football Now Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Who will win? Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition? 30/11/2023
Now playing Next Nature Lost species of golden mole rediscovered in Africa after 87 years The team described the hunt to find the mole as 'more exciting' than an episode of CSI. 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Egypt Spain and Belgium deplore Israel's killing of thousands in Gaza “The indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians including thousands of boys and girls is completely unacceptable," Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next Democratic Republic Of Congo Euroviews. Perpetrators of sexual violence in the DRC must be held to account Historically, we know that conviction rates for these crimes are shockingly low. How can we expect or encourage survivors to come forward when so few cases ever succeed, Nadine Tunasi writes. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Is soilless farming Egypt’s answer to water scarcity? Hydroponics uses just 10 per cent of the water needed for traditional cultivation. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next South Africa South African runner Pistorius granted parole Pistorius was at the height of his fame and one of the world’s most admired athletes when he killed Steenkamp. He shot her multiple times in the bathroom of his Pretoria villa in the predawn hours with his licensed 9mm pistol. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next Climate World has less than 68 days of sugar in stockpiles due to El Nino Dry El Nino weather patterns have led sugar prices to more than double. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Egypt EU chief meets Egypt's president to discuss Israel-Hamas war The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has met with Egypt's president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo for talks on the conflict. 18/11/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Tourism is helping Morocco to recover from its deadly earthquake The solidarity received by fellow Moroccans and foreigners got the country through the terrible tragedy that struck hit earlier this year, Morocco’s minister of tourism says. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Democratic Republic Of Congo WHO paid compensation money to sexual abuse victims in Congo Internal documents show the World Health Organisation paid $250 to victims in Congo who were sexually abused by their employees during the Ebola outbreak and made them take a training course to receive the money. 14/11/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Thousands march in pro-Palestinian demonstration in Cape Town Pretoria has long been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause, with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) often linking it to its own struggle against apartheid. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kendrick Lamar to headline new touring initiative in Africa US rapper Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative. 11/11/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Food, foliage and fairways: Is Mauritius the island that has it all? Mixing postcard-perfect landscapes with luxury accommodation and outdoor adventures, Mauritius is the golden holiday ticket for travellers in 2024. 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Scenes Meet the Ugandan maverick showcasing her culture through fashion IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY "Veryldesigns is not just me, it's the people I work with. It's the models, and it's the creatives we shoot with. It's a whole ecosystem. It's my culture. It's Africa." 06/11/2023