Purported al-Zawahiri message criticizes Morsy’s ouster
A message thought to be from al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri criticizes the ouster of Egyptian President Mohamed…
Clashes after prayers in Cairo
Thousands of supporters of Egypt's deposed president were able to protest in Cairo after Friday prayers -- but…
Tear gas fired at pro-Morsy protesters
Supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy called for a million-man march from 33 mosques Friday, increasing concerns…
USAfrica: Lagos Governor Fashola’s deportation of Nigerians within their country is a cruel, unlawful absurdity
Lagos Governor Fashola's deportation of Nigerians within their country is a cruel, unlawful absurdity By Ken Okorie Special…
Zimbabwe election praised by African Union
The African Union on Friday applauded Zimbabwe for holding peaceful elections, and made no mention of rigging accusations…
How Mandela became a brand
He has not formally appeared in public for years, and recently he's been battling illness inside a Pretoria…
Adapting Maasai culture
Maasai elder, Martin Saning'o Karioni has dedicated his life's work to help his people adapt to a changing…
Modernizing the Maasai
For centuries, the lush national parks of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania have been called home by the…
Skating with Gandhi … and Tutu too
Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mahatma Gandhi. They're names you might associate with protest and peace ... less…
10 must-see African movies
The founder of the "African Oscars" picks the best of new African cinema.
Street kids to stage stars
Africa Umoja is an explosive stage show, featuring the talents of former street children. Its songs and rhythms…
Doctor gives free surgeries
In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing…
Parties bicker as Zimbabwe awaits election results
Partial results are expected Thursday, the Zimbabwe Election Commission said. As vote counting ensued, the commission dismissed Tsvangirai's…
Luanda: World’s priciest city
For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive…
Congo rebels face U.N. weapons deadline
Rebels in an unstable part of the Democratic Republic of Congo have until Thursday afternoon to hand in…