South Africa since apartheid
A new report praises South Africa's economic transformation since apartheid. But enormous challenges remain.
South Africa since apartheid
A new report praises South Africa's economic transformation since apartheid. But enormous challenges remain.
More troops to Central African Republic
France will send about 1,000 more troops to the troubled Central African Republic, French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le…
This captain stared down pirates
Behind tugboat captain Viktor Nikolsky's steely visage lie memories of distant shores, daring adventures and a terrifying ordeal…
Beauty and adventure in oasis
In Egypt's Siwa Oasis, travelers can experience a traditional way of living without internet and electricity. Instead, adventure…
Haunting wildlife photography
Extraordinary angles of animals from the most remote parts of the world.
Libya: Nine killed in clashes between army, Islamist group
Heavy fighting continued Monday in Benghazi between Libyan army forces and an Islamist militant group the United States…
Egypt passes law restricting protests
Egypt's interim president has approved a new law that restricts protests in the country, but some activists say…
Egypt: Turkish envoy persona non grata
Turkey has declared Egypt's envoy to Ankara persona non grata in response to Cairo's decision to expel the…
Amidst crises, killings in Cairo, Mubarak’s sons refused release request
Amidst crises in Cairo, Mubarak's sons refused release request Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine, Nigeria360 e-group and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow us Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido The Cairo…
Militants take over 3 police camps in northern Kenya
Armed militants took over three police camps Saturday in northern Kenya, a siege that prompted a significant response…
Papers defy Zuma home photo ban
South African newspapers published photos of President Jacob Zuma's home Friday in defiance of a verbal ban by…
Africa’s new video games
Africa's smartphone market is driving new gaming apps, featuring everything from Zombie killers to cheeky snails.
Knife goes in, power goes out
Tanzania, a country of 45 million people, has just one children's heart surgeon - and he must contend…
The most pristine place in Africa?
Only 800 people a year are allowed to visit Namibia's bleak but beautiful Skeleton Coast, littered with whale…