Desert run ‘world’s toughest race’
A six-day run that covers more than 220 km through the scorching heat of the Sahara desert began…
One killed at funeral after Egypt clashes
As mourners gathered at a church to grieve over four Christians killed in Saturday clashes with Muslims, fresh…
Margaret Thatcher, Mandela and Africa. By Chido Nwangwu
Margaret Thatcher, Mandela and Africa: brief notes. …
A Moment in Time | Eternity’s Roar
A Moment in Time | Eternity’s Roar By George Ukomadu Special to USAfrica multimedia networks (Houston), first African-owned,…
USAfrica 20th ANNIVERSARY and BEST of Africa Awards on Sat May 11, 2013 in Houston
USAfrica 20th ANNIVERSARY and BEST of AFRICA Awards :: May 11, 2013 @Hilton Westchase Houston http://usafrica20.eventbrite.com http://usafrica20.eventbrite.com
Nelson Mandela leaves S. African hospital
Former South African President Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital Saturday, the country's presidential office said, "following a…
Official: 5 killed as Muslims, Christians clash in Egypt
At least five people have been killed and a few injured after clashes took place between Christians and…
Fiery multi-vehicle crash kills 36 in Nigeria
A multi-vehicle crash killed 36 people in Edo state in southern Nigeria on Friday, state media reported.
Britons warned not to visit Somalia
The British Foreign Office is warning British nationals to avoid travel to any part of Somalia because it…
Dancing with “ghosts” of Boko Haram, President Jonathan, Sultan Abubakar and Nigeria’s national security
The bottom-line is that Boko Haram violence and the issues of insecurity have remained very difficult for the…
U.N.: 37,000 have fled C.A.R.
The number of civilians who have fled from the Central African Republic since a conflict began there in…
World Bank chief: End poverty by 2030
In two weeks, economic policymakers from around the world will gather in Washington, D.C., for the World Bank-IMF…
U.S. commander of Horn of Africa task force fired
Maj. Gen. Ralph Baker, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, was fired March 28, according…
Oscar Pistorius not back to training
South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius is "not back on any official training program," his uncle said, rejecting media…
Street kids turned acrobats
In Zambia, thousands of children live on the streets, many affected by HIV. But Barefeet Theatre is a…