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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Family fears for wanted U.S.-born Islamist
While others enjoy the summer, one U.S. family is desperate to know if their son, an American-born Islamist fighting in Somalia with a $5 million bounty on his head, is…
Dozens killed in Benghazi clashes
At least 28 people died and 55 were wounded in clashes between protesters and members of a Libyan government-affiliated militia operating in the coastal city of Benghazi.
State news: Sudan to shut oil pipeline from South Sudan
The president of Sudan has ordered the shutdown of an oil pipeline running from South Sudan, his country's state-run Sudan News Agency reported late Saturday.
Salah stars as Egypt stay on course for World Cup Finals
Rising star Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 4-2 in Harare Sunday to all but book their place in the final stage of African qualifying for the…
Pistorius: Can he get a fair trial?
Judging by the ferocity with which Gerrie Nel pursued a case of "planned and premeditated" murder against Oscar Pistorius at his bail hearing, it would not be unreasonable to assume…
Historic beauty fights prejudice
The first Miss Israel of African descent talks about giving back and helping the country's Ethiopian community.
A fashion show to inspire Africa
Ozwald Boateng, fashion designer and co-founder of Made in Africa Foundation, hosted a gala event celebrating Africa.
UK to compensate Kenyan freedom fighters
Decades after the end of colonial rule, thousands of elderly Kenyans are getting compensation and an apology from Britain for years of torture during the fight for independence.
Kenya’s Odinga dismisses African leaders attacks on war crimes court
"First I say ICC has not brought itself to Africa! Africa brought itself to the ICC." Special to USAfrica multimedia networks, and CLASSmagazine, Houston. …
Ozwald Boateng: Change in Africa
Fashion designer Ozwald Boateng says a new wind of change is blowing through Africa. He explains how a $68 billion infrastructure plan could transform the continent.
Oscar Pistorius murder case postponed
During a swift pre-trial hearing, a South African judge delayed Oscar Pistorius' murder case for two months -- and warned that misconduct in the media could delay the process even…
‘African Pele’ conquered Europe
Abedi "Pele" Ayew is a Ghanaian football legend, who blazed a trail for African stars in Europe.
Lost Egyptian city revealed
Artifacts from the lost Egyptian city of Heracleion have been discovered after spending 1,200 years underwater.
Report: Kony’s struggling militia killing elephants for cash
African warlord Joseph Kony and his struggling militia are poaching elephant ivory across central Africa to get funds for weapons, ammunition and food, a report says.
Stunning shots: Congo in new light
Photos shot on rare infrared film show war-torn DR Congo as you've never seen it before.
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