Nigeria’s floating community

Born and raised in the floating slum of Makoko in the Nigerian city of Lagos, Sulayman Afose is building a reputation as a photographic chronicler of the community.

Eusebio: ‘The Black Panther’ remembered

In Portugal and in particular for supporters of Benfica football club, the name of Eusebio da Silva Ferreira is synonymous with greatness.

Nigeria kidnap: ‘Pain is indescribable’

After a Boko Haram militant put a gun to his head during an attack, Samuel Yaga moved his family to what he thought was the safety of Chibok. Then the…

Algeria: Leader of group that beheaded Frenchman is killed

The leader of an Algerian terror group that beheaded French hiker Herve Gourdel in late September was killed in a military operation on Monday, the state-run Algeria Press Service reported.

The honey queens tasting success

In north-west Cameroon, a cooperative of women beekeepers gently nurture hives in the rural outskirts of Bamenda town.

CDC warns of Ebola complacency

The number of Ebola cases in West Africa has not reached worst-case scenario predictions, but until it drops to zero, the world remains at risk, the CDC director says.

CDC warns of Ebola complacency

The number of Ebola cases in West Africa has not reached worst-case scenario predictions, but until it drops to zero, the world remains at risk, the CDC director said Monday.

Boko Haram: ‘Killing will be our religious duty’

A new chilling video shows Boko Haram executing dozens of hostages, who are non-Muslims, with a new message that no one is safe. CNN's Nima Elbagir reports.

10 of the best safaris for 2015

From horse and camel adventures to treks through tiger territory, the safari industry Oscars recognize the best wildlife encounters.

Space: Africa’s future?

Bus station bombing kills 20 in Nigerian city

At least 20 people were killed Monday when an explosion rocked a bus station in the northeast Nigerian city of Gombe, which has recently come under repeated attacks blamed on…

USAfrica: 2015 Nigerian elections and choice of Goodluck Jonathan or Mohammadu Buhari

Nigeria and choice of Goodluck Jonathan or Mohammadu Buhari. By Emeka Chiakwelu Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine,  and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow USAfrica at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido , Facebook.com/USAfrica247 and Twitter.com/Chido247 USAfrica, Houston: Nigeria is getting ready for an important 2015 election in February…

What’s cooking in Tanzania?

With the help of an army of Tanzania's finest senior citizens, one woman is on a mission to put traditional foods back on the menu.

What’s cooking in Tanzania?

With the help of an army of Tanzania's finest senior citizens, one woman is on a mission to put traditional foods back on the menu.

DR Congo villagers flee machete attacks

Scores of people have been killed in worsening violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern region, leaving the local population in urgent need of aid, according to the…