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Egypt braces for mass protests; U.S. embassy to close
Two years after Egyptians amassed for dramatic protests to bring down their ruler, dissidents are bracing for deja…
Family feud overshadows Marc-Vivien Foe legacy
The paint is peeling, puddles litter the inside of the building, putrid water lies in what was supposed…
Obama’s goal in Africa: Counter China
Peter Bergen says the president wants to signal that America welcomes trade with some of the fastest-growing economies…
Why Rastafarians love Ethiopia
CNN's Errol Barnett explores the unique relationship between the East African country and the Rastafarian movement.
Obama’s 2013 Africa trip should address security, trade and China’s rising influence.
Obama’s 2013 Africa trip should address security, trade and China's rising influence. By Charlotte M. Florance. Special to USAfrica multimedia…
Mystery: Egyptian statue spins
The museum officials were stumped. A statue is supposed to stand still, not rotate all by itself.
Mandela remains in critical condition
Former South African president is in critical condition at a hospital, while his family and crowds of supporters…
Why Mandela has six names
While the world may know him as Mandela, the man considered to be the founder of South Africa's…
What Africa can learn from China
Robyn Curnow sits down with China's special representative on African Affairs, Zhong Jianhua.
Mandela’s daughter: ‘He is at peace’
Exclusive: As her frail father lies critically ill in a Pretoria hospital, Makaziwe Mandela tells CNN of her…
South Africa’s Els wins BMW International Open
Ernie Els gained the perfect confidence boost ahead of his defense of the British Open title by completing…
MANDELA’S condition “critical, difficult”; background to his recurring lung infection
MANDELA'S condition "critical, difficult"; background to his recurring lung infection. @Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido n Facebook.com/USAfrica247 By Chido Nwangwu, USAfrica: After several,…
Mandela’s ambulance broke down on way to hospital
An ambulance transporting former South African President Nelson Mandela to the hospital two weeks ago had engine trouble…
Opinion: End use of child soldiers
"Raed, a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, is scared. The lightning and storms outside remind him of the sounds of…
Attack on U.N. in Somalia called ‘barbaric’
At least 14 people died and 15 were wounded in an attack by militants on the U.N. headquarters…