New species of human ancestor discovered

100 years of photo portraits from West Africa

U.S. re-opens Somalia diplomatic mission

The U.S. State Department took a major step Tuesday towards re-establishing normal relations with the government of Somalia,…

Lost Egyptian treasures finally resurface

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Dentist who killed lion Cecil breaks silence

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The Minnesota dentist who killed beloved lion Cecil speaks out about the hunt for the first time. CNN's…

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New World Trade Center to open in Nigeria

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USAfrica: 100 DAYS OF BUHARI and why I think it's, so far, an Ambiguous Adventure By Dr. Chidi Amuta.  …

U.S. student’s body found in S. African coast

A George Washington University student's trip to South Africa turned tragic when he got caught up in surf…

Nigerian President declares ‘Spartan’ assets

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says his assets include $150,000, two mud houses, livestock and an orchard, and a…

Buhari’s first 100 days: Does he mean business?

Nigeria's president seems to have had a slow and steady start, writes Zainab Usman.