Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury,…
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Explosion at French embassy in Tripoli
A car bomb exploded just outside the French Embassy in Tripoli, injuring two French security guards and a Libyan girl, officials said.
Survivor creates bionic limbs
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Young innovators changing Africa
A new generation of tech innovators can rewrite Africa's story, says David Sengeh,an MIT researcher from Sierra Leone, who builds bionic limbs for amputees.
U.S Immigration reforms and Boston bombing issues fuel clash between Republicans and Democrats
U.S Immigration reforms and Boston bombing issues fuel clash between Republicans and Democrats Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido Facebook.com/USAfrica247 Washington, DC: Republican senators want debate on the proposed immigration reform bill stopped in light of…
Cameroon: Abducted French family freed
A French family kidnapped in northern Cameroon earlier this year has been released, the Cameroonian government announced.
Egypt’s economy still struggling
CNN's Reza Sayah takes a look at Egypt's economic struggles post-revolution.
Rangers risk lives for elephants
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From townships to Le Tour
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Nigeria’s Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde “OMOSEXY” makes TIME’s 100 influential list
Nigeria's Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde "OmoSexy" makes TIME's 100 influential list. Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido Facebook.com/USAfrica247 One of Nigeria's leading creative personalties Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, born 1978, has been listed today in New York-based…
The psychology of walls
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Ghana’s breakfast on-the-go
Porridge made from millet flour and spices is the breakfast of choice among busy Ghanaians. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Balloon flights set to resume in Luxor
Hot air balloon rides in Egypt's popular tourist destination of Luxor are set to resume Wednesday with new regulations in place.
Madonna feuds with Malawi
After returning from a goodwill trip to Malawai, pop star Madonna is feuding with the country's government, who is accusing the singer of demanding VIP treatment.
Madonna feuds with Malawi
After returning from a goodwill trip to Malawai, pop star Madonna is feuding with the country's government, who is accusing the singer of demanding VIP treatment.
Obama sent letter containing “suspicious substance”, U.S Secret Service confirms
Obama sent letter containing "suspicious substance", says U.S Secret Service Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido Facebook.com/USAfrica247 The U.S Secret Secret has confirmed a few minutes ago that a letter addressed to President Barack Obama contained…
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