Crowds rally in Libya to support retired general’s campaign

Libyans rallied in various cities on Friday to support an ex-general's campaign against Islamist militias and his calls to suspend parliament.

Nigeria: ‘Teachers live in fear’

Teachers are demanding more safety precautions in Nigeria because of Boko Haram. CNN's Zain Asher reports.

What does Egypt need?

If Egypt's likely next president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi does not tackle the weighty problems concerning the economy, security and corruption, he should expect there to be a reaction, writes H.A.…

Is this the world’s best party?

When it comes to a carnival, the Seychelles sure knows how to throw a party.

#BokoHaram: Nigeria requests, gets UN sanctions for atrocity

#BokoHaram: Nigeria requests, gets UN sanctions for atrocity. By Chido Nwangwu Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine,  and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow Twitter.com/Chido247,  Facebook.com/USAfricaChido USAfrica, May 22, 2014: Following Nigeria's request for the United Nations to help in…

Appeal in Sudan faith death verdict

A Sudanese lawyer filed an appeal Thursday for a pregnant woman sentenced to death this month for refusing to renounce her Christianity.

Leader of Libya anti-Islamist offensive calls for civilian council

A retired Libyan general whose movement launched an assault on Islamist militias in Benghazi and demanded the suspension of parliament has called for a new council to take over the…

Nigeria’s biggest movie censored?

The National Film and Video Censor Board in Nigeria has delayed the release of romantic drama "Half of a Yellow Sun."

Hiding bad grades is now harder

A Kenyan startup has come up with a simple service that allows schools to send report cards via SMS.

‘The greatest race of all time’

He's smashed world records and revolutionized running during his illustrious career. And yet the name of Filbert Bayi has almost been forgotten.

U.S. forces to search for missing girls

Nigeria asked the United Nations to designate Boko Haram a terrorist organization.

Attacks show Boko Haram’s growing reach

Ousted President Mubarak, two sons sentenced

A court in Cairo sentenced ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to three years in prison Wednesday for embezzlement.

Libya: Where did it all go wrong?

With a new armed threat breathing down its neck, Libya's discordant government made a snap announcement on Tuesday -- elections will be held in just over a month.

Sudan: Christian death verdict ‘not final’

As outrage grows over a Sudanese woman sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her Christianity, the government defended the verdict, but said it's only preliminary.