May 2014 elections: South Africa politicians use Easter services to reach voters
South Africa politicians use Easter services to reach voters ahead of May elections Special to www.USAfricaonline.com Leaders from…
48 killed in attack on peacekeepers’ base in South Sudan
Heavily armed militants on Thursday attacked a U.N. peacekeepers' base that was sheltering civilians in South Sudan, killing…
Nigeria admits girls are still missing
The Nigerian military retracts a report that nearly all the 129 school girls kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram…
Ancient tribe living in the past
The Hadza are one of the oldest people on earth. Today, they battle for land, and continued survival.
Africa’s most luxurious safaris
Spotting big beasts in Africa needn't involve roughing it. At these luxury camps, hot showers and clean toilets…
Pistorius trial: Defense witness contradicts athlete
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel went on the attack again Thursday, trying to discredit a defense witness for Oscar Pistorius…
You gotta try South African BBQ
Grilled zebra anyone? Peri-peri warthog? This is how to barbecue, South Africa style.
Nigeria: Over 100 missing girls freed
Only eight of the 129 school girls abducted are still missing, says the Nigerian military.
Pistorius trial focus shifts to defense
After five days of relentless cross-examination that left Oscar Pistorius quivering, sobbing and fumbling, the athlete's murder trial…
Inside an Ebola isolation ward
Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes into an ebola clinic to find out what life is like for the patients…
Pistorius: ‘I didn’t consciously pull the trigger’
Oscar Pistorius didn't consciously pull the trigger the night he shot and killed his girlfriend, the sprinter testified…
Boko Haram abducts up to 200 girls
Heavily armed Boko Haram Islamists abducted up to 200 sleeping girls from schools, Nigerian officials said.
Africa’s most endangered
Africa is home to much unique wildlife, but many of its iconic species are threatened. Find out more…