New threats from Somalia-based terror groups surface

Two videos and one audio link have come to light in recent days that suggest that al Qaeda, the world's most recognizable terrorist group, is still active -- at least…

May 2014 elections: South Africa politicians use Easter services to reach voters

South Africa politicians use Easter services to reach voters ahead of May elections Special to www.USAfricaonline.com Leaders from the African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA), Congress of the People…

48 killed in attack on peacekeepers’ base in South Sudan

Heavily armed militants on Thursday attacked a U.N. peacekeepers' base that was sheltering civilians in South Sudan, killing at least 48 people and seriously injuring dozens of others, a U.N.…

Nigeria admits girls are still missing

The Nigerian military retracts a report that nearly all the 129 school girls kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants had been released.

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Ancient tribe living in the past

The Hadza are one of the oldest people on earth. Today, they battle for land, and continued survival.

Africa’s most luxurious safaris

Spotting big beasts in Africa needn't involve roughing it. At these luxury camps, hot showers and clean toilets are as easy to find as big game.

Pistorius trial: Defense witness contradicts athlete

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel went on the attack again Thursday, trying to discredit a defense witness for Oscar Pistorius on the last day of testimony before the court takes a two-and-a-half…

A bloody insurgency, a growing challenge

You gotta try South African BBQ

Grilled zebra anyone? Peri-peri warthog? This is how to barbecue, South Africa style.

Nigeria: Over 100 missing girls freed

Only eight of the 129 school girls abducted are still missing, says the Nigerian military.

Pistorius trial focus shifts to defense

After five days of relentless cross-examination that left Oscar Pistorius quivering, sobbing and fumbling, the athlete's murder trial entered a new phase Wednesday as the defense presented witnesses.

Inside an Ebola isolation ward

Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes into an ebola clinic to find out what life is like for the patients inside.

Pistorius: ‘I didn’t consciously pull the trigger’

Oscar Pistorius didn't consciously pull the trigger the night he shot and killed his girlfriend, the sprinter testified at his murder trial Tuesday.

Boko Haram abducts up to 200 girls

Heavily armed Boko Haram Islamists abducted up to 200 sleeping girls from schools, Nigerian officials said.