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Security increases at Mandela’s hospital
Authorities increased security around a Pretoria hospital where former South African leader Nelson Mandela remained in intensive care.
Libya: Italian diplomatic van targeted with bomb
A vehicle belonging to Italian diplomats appeared to be the target of a homemade bomb in the capital…
South Africa’s taste of Burger King
The world's second largest burger chain arrived in Cape Town in May, but how successful can Burger King…
Mandela’s friend: ‘Time to let him go’
As Nelson Mandela remains in hospital, a friend of the former president says the time may have come…
African colors in the Deep South
Zia Sachedina, a designer born in Kenya is proving a hit in the U.S. with his Africa-inspired jewelry.
Family fears for wanted U.S.-born Islamist
While others enjoy the summer, one U.S. family is desperate to know if their son, an American-born Islamist…
Dozens killed in Benghazi clashes
At least 28 people died and 55 were wounded in clashes between protesters and members of a Libyan…
State news: Sudan to shut oil pipeline from South Sudan
The president of Sudan has ordered the shutdown of an oil pipeline running from South Sudan, his country's…
Salah stars as Egypt stay on course for World Cup Finals
Rising star Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 4-2 in Harare Sunday to all but…
Pistorius: Can he get a fair trial?
Judging by the ferocity with which Gerrie Nel pursued a case of "planned and premeditated" murder against Oscar…
Historic beauty fights prejudice
The first Miss Israel of African descent talks about giving back and helping the country's Ethiopian community.
A fashion show to inspire Africa
Ozwald Boateng, fashion designer and co-founder of Made in Africa Foundation, hosted a gala event celebrating Africa.
UK to compensate Kenyan freedom fighters
Decades after the end of colonial rule, thousands of elderly Kenyans are getting compensation and an apology from…
Kenya’s Odinga dismisses African leaders attacks on war crimes court
"First I say ICC has not brought itself to Africa! Africa brought itself to the ICC." Special to USAfrica multimedia…
Ozwald Boateng: Change in Africa
Fashion designer Ozwald Boateng says a new wind of change is blowing through Africa. He explains how a…