Mystery: Egyptian statue spins

The museum officials were stumped. A statue is supposed to stand still, not rotate all by itself.

Mandela remains in critical condition

Former South African president is in critical condition at a hospital, while his family and crowds of supporters keep a vigil by his side.

Why Mandela has six names

While the world may know him as Mandela, the man considered to be the founder of South Africa's democracy is known by a number of others names in his own…

What Africa can learn from China

Robyn Curnow sits down with China's special representative on African Affairs, Zhong Jianhua.

Mandela’s daughter: ‘He is at peace’

Exclusive: As her frail father lies critically ill in a Pretoria hospital, Makaziwe Mandela tells CNN of her family's daily prayers.

South Africa’s Els wins BMW International Open

Ernie Els gained the perfect confidence boost ahead of his defense of the British Open title by completing a wire to wire victory in the BMW International Open in Munich…

MANDELA’S condition “critical, difficult”; background to his recurring lung infection

MANDELA'S condition "critical, difficult"; background to his recurring lung infection. @Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido n Facebook.com/USAfrica247   By Chido Nwangwu, USAfrica: After several, back and forth statements, the President of South Africa Jacob Zuma has…

Mandela’s ambulance broke down on way to hospital

An ambulance transporting former South African President Nelson Mandela to the hospital two weeks ago had engine trouble on the way there, but the anti-apartheid icon was never at risk,…

Opinion: End use of child soldiers

"Raed, a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, is scared. The lightning and storms outside remind him of the sounds of bombs he heard when he was back in Syria." -- World Vision…

Attack on U.N. in Somalia called ‘barbaric’

At least 14 people died and 15 were wounded in an attack by militants on the U.N. headquarters in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, according to the country's interior and…

Coffee brand: Trade, not aid

Good African Coffee is an international coffee brand that could be a model for African business success.

Help wanted: One million managers

A South Africa-based group wants to create one million skilled managers by 2023, to boost Africa's economies.

Opinion: Elephant killings surge

Mark Quarterman says the slaughter of elephants for their tusks is at its worst in decades. As demand for ivory soars in Asia, Africa's vicious militant groups are killing elephants…

Why Africa’s brighter than BRICs

Coffee boss makes trade fair

CNN's Ayesha Durgahee meets Andrew Rugasira, a social entrepreneur empowering coffee farmers in western Uganda.