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Peacekeepers accused of rape

Three females, including a minor, have accused U.N. peacekeepers working in the Central African Republic of rape, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Pistorius’ life inside prison

New details are revealed of Oscar Pistorius' life inside a maximum security prison and the complaints he made

Pistorius in prison

CNN's David McKenzie takes a look into Oscar Pistorius' ten months locked away.

Pistorius’ early release on hold

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius probably will not be granted an early transfer from prison to house arrest Friday as had been expected, because South Africa's justice minister has ordered a…

Bill Gates’ billions close to wiping out polio

Nigeria has been polio-free for a year thanks to a huge immunization campaign. But the fight against polio isn't over.

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China devalues, Africa trembles?

Egypt passes controversial terror law

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has signed a tough counter terrorism law that rights groups say has ominous implications for journalists.

USAfrica: Enugu Gov. Ugwuanyi upgrades Orba clinic to general hospital

Enugu Gov. Ugwuanyi upgrades Orba clinic to general hospital Special to USAfricaonline.com,  and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow USAfrica at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido , Facebook.com/USAfrica247 and Twitter.com/Chido247  EnuguWorld https://www.facebook.com/groups/1485233628382416/ The Governor of Enugu State Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has announced his government's…

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Mutilated rhino treated with elephant skin

A rhino whose face was mutilated by poachers in South Africa is getting an unusual cover for her wounds: elephant skin.

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Pistorius to be freed Friday

A South African parole board has decided to release Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius from prison on Friday. CNN's David McKenzie reports.