Oscar Pistorius found guilty

Charity: Hostages abducted in Mali alive

Two men abducted by an al Qaeda branch in Mali four years ago are still alive, according to a charity working for their release.

Meet the dogs who identify landmines

USAfrica: As 50,000 Biafra protesters shut down Niger bridge and Onitsha, Obiano calls for peace

As 50,000 Biafra protesters shut down Niger bridge and Onitsha, Obiano calls for peace Special to USAfricaonline.com,  and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow USAfrica at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido , Facebook.com/USAfrica247 and Twitter.com/Chido247 USAfrica: The ongoing demonstrations across the parts and…

U.N. warns of ISIS expansion in Libya

A report released on Tuesday by a United Nations monitoring group examining terrorist groups in Libya warns ISIS has built up a significant presence in Libya and could further expand…

Did Pope Francis listen to you?

Why U.S. retailers are missing out on billions

A section of Africa's population has been steadily climbing the affluence stakes, but many U.S. retailers don't ship their wares to the continent.

UNICEF: Adolescent deaths from AIDS tripled

The number of adolescent deaths from AIDS has tripled in the past 15 years despite efforts to curb infections, with the majority of cases reported in sub-Sahara Africa, the United…

‘We will die protecting gorillas’

Pope wraps up Africa visit in CAR

Pope Francis visited a mosque in a Muslim neighborhood of the Central African Republic's capital that has been a flashpoint for violent clashes, continuing his message of religious tolerance on…

Burkina Faso elect new President

Pope Francis visits war zone

World’s largest brand plans expansion

Fashion designer who rejects ‘gimmicks’

Challenge in Uganda, where gays under attack