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South Africa’s Zuma pledges focus on economy
South African President Jacob Zuma was sworn in Saturday for a second term, pledging to focus on the…
Hagel: No ‘solid evidence’ on schoolgirls’ location
The United States has information about more than 200 schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria by the militant group Boko…
U.N. approves sanctions against Boko Haram
The U.N. Security Council approved sanctions Thursday against Nigeria's Boko Haram.
Militants attack Somali parliament
Smoke and fire rise from Somalia's parliament building in Mogadishu after an attack by militants. Security forces have…
Report: Top Egyptian militant killed
Armed Sinai tribesman killed the head of an al Qaeda-inspired terror group on Friday, according to Egypt's state-run…
Crowds rally in Libya to support retired general’s campaign
Libyans rallied in various cities on Friday to support an ex-general's campaign against Islamist militias and his calls…
Nigeria: ‘Teachers live in fear’
Teachers are demanding more safety precautions in Nigeria because of Boko Haram. CNN's Zain Asher reports.
What does Egypt need?
If Egypt's likely next president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi does not tackle the weighty problems concerning the economy, security…
Is this the world’s best party?
When it comes to a carnival, the Seychelles sure knows how to throw a party.
#BokoHaram: Nigeria requests, gets UN sanctions for atrocity
#BokoHaram: Nigeria requests, gets UN sanctions for atrocity. By Chido Nwangwu Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine, and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido USAfrica, May…
Appeal in Sudan faith death verdict
A Sudanese lawyer filed an appeal Thursday for a pregnant woman sentenced to death this month for refusing…
Leader of Libya anti-Islamist offensive calls for civilian council
A retired Libyan general whose movement launched an assault on Islamist militias in Benghazi and demanded the suspension…
Nigeria’s biggest movie censored?
The National Film and Video Censor Board in Nigeria has delayed the release of romantic drama "Half of…
Hiding bad grades is now harder
A Kenyan startup has come up with a simple service that allows schools to send report cards via…
‘The greatest race of all time’
He's smashed world records and revolutionized running during his illustrious career. And yet the name of Filbert Bayi…