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Mugabe continues takeover policy
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe swore in his new government Wednesday and confirmed that the new 26-member Cabinet will…
Mandela released from hospital
Nelson Mandela has been discharged from the Pretoria hospital where he had been receiving treatment since June, the…
Amnesty to Zambia: Drop gay charges
Amnesty International is calling on Zambia to release two men who have been in jail since May on…
Saving South Africa’s rhinos
South African conservationists are trying to save the country's remaining rhinos. CNN's Robyn Curnow reports.
Get the ride of your life in Ghana
They're cramped, loud and seem to care little for the rules of the road -- riding a "tro-tro"…
Maasai warriors take up cricket
A group of young Maasai men have taken up cricket, playing not in cricket whites, but in traditional…
Vital underground water found in arid north Kenya
Call it a watershed moment for Kenya.
Video shows return of jihadist commander ‘Mr. Marlboro’
The one-eyed jihadist commander known as "Mr. Marlboro" is back in action.
6 Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai blasts
Six Egyptian soldiers were killed after explosions near a military intelligence building in the Sinai peninsula town of…
Benghazi hit by blast on anniversary of embassy attack
A powerful blast on the main street in the Libyan city of Benghazi early Wednesday damaged a foreign…
Turning boats into bright art
Brightly colored fishing boats from Senegal are getting a new lease of life, being reborn as beautiful furniture.
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe announces new Cabinet
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe announced Tuesday a 26-member Cabinet mainly composed of allies from his previous appointments. It…
Kenya’s VP Ruto pleads innocent at crimes against humanity trial at the ICC
Kenya's VP Ruto pleads innocent at crimes against humanity trial at the ICC Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston.…
Jewelry made from … cow horns?
All that glitters is not gold, and not all designer jewelry is made from precious metals and gemstones.
Kenya deputy president goes on trial
After years of setbacks and controversies, the Kenyan deputy president goes on trial Tuesday at the International Criminal…