U.S. Immigration: USCIS cuts reuse of photos to 36 months
Special to USAfricanonline.com The U.S. immigration agency has revised its biometric policy, limiting reuse of photographs to 3 years and ending acceptance of self-submitted images. The White House characterizes the…
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Bombing near Egypt minister’s convoy
A car bomb apparently targeting the Egyptian interior minister's motorcade exploded in eastern Cairo Thursday, leaving four people injured, state media reported.
Melinda Gates on dating Bill
Melinda Gates discusses her philanthropy while reflecting on balancing her relationship at work before she wed Bill Gates, then CEO of Microsoft.
Egypt’s president frustrated with Turkey
Egypt is reconsidering its ties with countries that haven't been supportive of the government that the military installed after ousting the country's first democratically elected president, the interim president said.
Dozens at large after prison break in Tunisia
At least 49 inmates broke out of a prison in Tunisia on Sunday night, the country's state-run Tunis Afrique Presse reported.
Canadian festival celebrates Africa
Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years.
Africa’s ‘Father of the Internet’
African Voices meets Ghanaian Internet pioneer Professor Nii Quaynor.
Morsy to stand trial for inciting murder
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy will stand trial for incitement to conduct murder and "thuggery" relating to clashes in Cairo last year, state-run MENA reported.
Discovering worlds lost in time
Dr Sarah Parcak uses satellite technology to unearth Egypt's ancient settlements, pyramids and palaces lost in the sands of time.
Egypt’s missing protesters
CNN's Karl Penhaul reports on the protesters who have gone missing during Egypt's unrest.
Zuma’s office denies Mandela left hospital
The South African president's office said Saturday that Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized, contradicting earlier reports that he had returned home.
3 killed in Egyptian clashes, state TV says
Three people were killed and 60 others were injured in clashes amid protests in Egypt on Friday, Egyptian state TV reported, citing the health ministry.
Ghana court: President ‘validly elected’
Ghana's Supreme Court declared President John Dramani Mahama "validly elected" as the court dismissed all claims of voter fraud, mismanagement and irregularities in the country's December 2012 presidential election.
Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt
Egyptian security forces arrested a senior Muslim Brotherhood leader on suspicion of inciting violence after last month's ouster of then-President Mohamed Morsy, state-run media reported Thursday.
President Joyce Banda of Malawi, Obioma Imoke, other First Ladies and Governors to attend Africa focused NGO conference
President Joyce Banda of Malawi, Obioma Imoke, other First Ladies and Governors to attend Africa focused NGO conference Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/MandelaAchebeChido, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido , Facebook.com/USAfrica247 The International Association of…
Bright future for Africa’s solar
Africa has plenty of sunshine, but many countries are plagued by power cuts. So could a recent wave of solar power investment solve Africa's energy problems?
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