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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Mubarak leaves prison for house arrest
Egypt's former president, Hosni Mubarak, left prison for a military hospital where he will be under house arrest, state-run media reported.
Diawara: Rejecting teen marriage
Malian actress and singer Fatoumata Diawara talks about rejecting cultural traditions in favor of her career.
Egypt’s former President, dictator Mubarak released
Egypt's former President, dictator Mubarak released He was released following Egypt's state prosecutor's decision on Thursday which cleared ousted leader Hosni Mubarak for conditional release from prison while he stands…
Forget Paris, fall in love with Ghana
Author Chibundu Onuzo takes a tour through the vibrant Ghanaian capital of Accra.
Somalia experiences boom in air travel
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U.S. State Department won’t fire employees over Benghazi
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Report: Court orders Mubarak freed
An Egyptian court has ordered the release of deposed leader Hosni Mubarak, state-run media outlet Al-Ahram reported Wednesday.
Egypt holds 100 Brotherhood members
Egypt's interim military government arrests two more key Muslim Brotherhood leaders among about 100 taken into custody.
Egypt holds 100 Brotherhood members
Egypt's interim military government arrests two more key Muslim Brotherhood leaders among about 100 taken into custody.
Living in Egypt during chaos
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Wh Egypt bloodbath be stopped?
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Africa can innovate with the best
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