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Families of detained opposition leaders in Tunisia head to the African court/in /by
Since early February, the authorities have arrested more than 20 political opponents and other personalities, an act that has been condemned by the international community and rights groups.
Meet the Tunisian director whose film is making waves at the Cannes Film Festival/in /by
Euronews speaks to Kaouther Ben Hania whose Palme d'Or-nominated film entitled 'Four Daughters' has got Cannes talking... and thinking.
Thousands of displaced Tigrayans demand to be allowed to return home/in /by
Thousands of people displaced by the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region staged protests on Tuesday demanding to be able to return home.
Opposition leader’s rape trial resumes despite his absence from court/in /by
The trial of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on rape charges resumed in a court Tuesday despite the fact that he failed for the second time to attend proceedings.
Nigeria: Group protests outside court over Seun Kuti’s delayed release/in /by
"We understand what is going on, that the reason why Seun have been subjected to this media and political trial is because of his stand over the years against the capitalist government that have exploited and subjected the Nigerian people into misery, slavery and poverty." Francis Nwapa,
Ceasefire in Sudan appears to bring some respite for citizens/in /by
Sporadic artillery fire was reported in Sudan's capital early on Tuesday morning, but residents later reported things were calm on what was the first full day of the country’s latest ceasefire.
Vinícius incident: La Liga, racism and African players/in /by
Racist abuse Brazilian player Vinicius suffered Sunday (May 21) brings back to mind bad memories. For the past 40 years, players, some dark-skinned and Africans have suffered racism at the hands of "supporters".
Algerian leader on state visit to Portugal/in /by
The African leader met with Algerian residents upon arrival and is set to participate in a business forum, hold discussions with the Portuguese President and the Prime minister among other events set to take place during his stay.
Eritrea, authoritarian regime in the Horn of Africa/in /by
A small poor country in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea is one of the most closed and repressive states on the planet, ruled with an iron fist for 30 years by President Issaias Afeworki.
Eritrea: 30 years of bitter independence for the diaspora/in /by
As a child, in the years following Eritrea's independence, Filmon Debru looked forward to the month of May and the festivities celebrating the country's new sovereignty and independence heroes.