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Mammoth rail network to transform West Africa
When it comes to minerals found in our phones, laptops, cars and planes, most are found in the…
They microchip dogs — why not rhinos?
Uganda has begun microchipping its rhinos as part of a global effort to fight poaching.
Kidnapped at birth, found 17 years later
She is being called Zephany Nurse, though it is not the name with which the 17-year-old South African…
Cameroon’s youth join Boko Haram
Cameroon's security forces are predicting a drawn-out battle with Boko Haram as evidence filters out that the insurgents…
An FBI ‘most wanted terrorist’ captured
A Somali-American on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list has been captured, Somali intelligence officials said Tuesday.
Nneka is back – and as outspoken as ever
The Nigerian singer's latest album combines reggae and afrobeat with powerful lyrics.
Child marriage needs to be abolished, once and for all
The practice is a guarantee for poverty among girls, says Seodi White.
Video: President Jonathan takes questions from younger Nigerians on MTV Base
President Jonathan takes questions from younger Nigerians on MTV Base Special to USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston, …
7 women who changed the world
We take a look at seven women who changed the world for the betterment of all.
Boko Haram: What you need to know
CNN's Nima Elbagir looks at the rise of the militant Islamic group working out of Nigeria.
Meet Kenya’s 92-year-old elementary school pupil
She grew up in Kenya under colonial rule, when women didn't get an education.
Gulf countries relocating embassies in Yemen
Four Gulf countries now have opened embassies in Aden, Yemen, where President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi fled after…
Want to high-five Ronaldo? There’s an app!
A South African entrepreneur is trying to bring football to far flung fans across the globe.