Man facing divorce kills 8 children, 7 of his own, in shooting rampage in Louisiana
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The world's most famous superstar lawn tennis players Venus and Serena Williams have expressed joy at the scheduled opportunity for them to play at an exhibition tennis match in Johannesburg…
Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister skips ex-lover’s court order, weds 35-year old under customary law
Macheka is the daughter of a senior member of President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party which was forced into a compromise coalition government with Tsvangrai's MDC after election chaos in 2008.…
Nigeria, Sudan, Tunisia on THREAT alert over Muslim protests of controversial video dramatizing Prophet Mohammed
"The U.S. Mission in Nigeria strongly urges U.S. citizens in Nigeria to consider their personal security and to keep personal safety in the forefront of their planning…. All U.S. citizens…
US ambassador, 3 officials killed in Libya; Obama, Clinton condemn attacks
Stevens was reportedly killed when he and a group of embassy employees went to the consulate to try to evacuate staff. The protesters were said to be firing guns and…
U.S embassy, offices in Egypt and Libya attacked over video depicting Prophet Mohammed having sex
About 20 people stood on top of the embassy wall in central Cairo, where about 2,000 protesters had gathered. "There is no god but Allah, Mohammad is Allah's messenger. We…
Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud elected Somalia’s new president; Jawari remains Speaker
"I thank all the members of parliament both those who voted for me and those who vowed against me and I thank the Somali people as well as the international…
INSECURITY: Boko Haram blows up Nigeria phone towers, kills 15, schools burnt
More than two dozen mobile phone towers for various providers have been destroyed in cities across northern Nigeria this week, marking a new type of attack from a group that…
Michelle Obama brings substance, grace and teary credibility to introduce Barack.
I think that particularly, on style of presentation, to her detractors who paint her as "an angry Black woman", she came to Charlotte with an almost cherubic grace and engaging…
2013 DC Fashion Week offers Emerging Designer Showcase; Aphropolitan makes its debut
::USAfricaCLASS STYLE:: 2013 DC FASHION WEEK offers Emerging Designer Showcase; Aphropolitan makes its debut. By Chido Nwangwu, Publisher of USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine, Houston. Follow USAfrica at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido , Facebook.com/USAfrica247 Twitter.com/Chido247 USAfrica: DC Fashion Week, billed as the largest…
Food poisoning? Nigeria first lady remains hospitalized in Germany
The source added that she had been expected to return to Nigeria last week, but "the German hospital is insisting on her full recovery before her discharge."
Where are Obama and Romney’s Jobs Policies as we countdown to November elections?
Where are Obama and Romney's Jobs Policies as we countdown to November elections? By Douglas E Schoen Special to USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine. Follow USAfrica at Facebook.com/USAfrica247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido and Twitter.com/Chido247 It's a testament to how bad the American…
20 Years of USAfrica celebrations set for May 3-4, 2013 in Houston
20 Years of USAfrica: international leadership forum, celebrations and Best of Africa awards set for May 3-4, 2013 in Houston, Texas.
Nigerian arrested for trafficking COCAINE Inside ROASTED CHICKEN
USAfrica: A Nigerian man residing in Brazil since 2006, Vincent Chinweuwa, has pushed the concealment methods of dealing and trafficking in drugs to a unique, chef antics level: hiding 2.655…
Angola President Dos Santos extends his 33-year rule with certain victory in weekend vote
Luanda (AFP) - President Jose Eduardo dos Santos was poised to extend his 33-year rule Saturday as his party took a hefty lead in the election count, despite frustrations…
South Africa’s deputy President warns: poverty, inequality could cause revolution in Mandela’s country
South Africa's deputy President warns poverty, inequality could cause revolution in his country. Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa's Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on Wednesday issued a warning about the…
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