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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Boat capsizes on Lake Albert, Uganda, 19 people killed
At least 19 people died Saturday when a boat carrying Congolese refugees capsized on Lake Albert, police said.
Oscar Pistorius murder trial extended
The murder trial of "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius will now continue until the middle of May, the South African court hearing the case says.
Oscar Pistorius forced to sell home to pay legal costs
Oscar Pistorius plans to sell his Pretoria home "to raise the necessary funds to cover his increasing legal costs," a statement on his website said Thursday.
Gunmen fire on army bus in Cairo — report
Gunmen opened fire on an army bus in Cairo Thursday, killing one officer and injuring three soldiers, Egypt's state-run EgyNews reported.
U.S. forces hand seized oil tanker back to Libya
U.S. forces have handed possession of a tanker carrying an illegal oil shipment back to the Libyan government, the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli said Saturday.
USAfrica: Anambra’s Obiano set for his first S-East Governors meeting, after his impressive first week
USAfrica: Anambra’s Obiano set for his first S-East Governors meeting, after his impressive first week Special to USAfricaonline.com and IgboEvents. …
Tales of triumph from a top surgeon
Betty Gikonyo's life changed forever at 30,000 feet.
Africa’s last polar bear grieves
Africa's last polar bear spends his days grieving his longtime companion at a zoo in Johannesburg, a far cry from his Arctic habitat.
World’s hottest new surf spot?
Morocco is famous for its historic cities and rugged landscape. But it's becoming known as a surfer's paradise.
Somaliland’s first proper cabs
There's only one paved road, but this man runs a very successful cab firm in Hargeisa.
Burning house! What’s saved?
South African illustrator reimagines the famed 'Burning House Project' where all the characters are hipsters.
Pistorius could take stand next week
The prosecution in the Oscar Pistorius murder case expects to rest early next week, prosecutor Gerrie Nel announced unexpectedly on Wednesday.
Reports: 8 killed as Egyptian police raid militant hideout
Gunmen killed two Egyptian military personnel and injured a third when security forces raided a militant hideout in Qalyubia province north of Cairo Wednesday, state media reported.
Boy gets 3-D printed arm
Artificial limbs made by 3-D printing are changing the lives of amputees in Sudan.
Nigeria opens contentious national conference
Abuja (AFP) - Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday (March 17 2014) opened a national conference, calling on delegates to tackle the country's burning issues head-on to build a stronger,…
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