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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I was in Cairo three years ago when the revolution began. I had not thought the January 25th protests would lead to very much. But they did.
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Abducted South Korean in Libya now freed
A South Korean trade official abducted this week in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, has been rescued and his kidnappers detained, authorities said Thursday.
How Africa’s mobile revolution is disrupting the continent
Africa's mobile phone adoption curve has been impressive.
Bloodshed as Egypt on high alert
A powerful explosion hit the city's police headquarters, killing at least four people and wounding more than 50 others, Egyptian authorities said.
‘Bambis on ice:’ Somalia to Siberia
When a small Swedish industrial town took in thousands of African immigrants, there were some concerns as to how it would work. One man thought he had the answer. But…
Did Arab Spring spark creativity?
In the wake of the Arab Spring and the global financial crisis, focus has been on the world's new and so-called "disrupted society."
World’s toughest bike race?
The Tour d'Afrique is a four-month, 12,000 km cycle race across the length of Africa. Riders are in the saddle 12 hours a day, in this ultimate endurance test.
South Sudan ceasefire signed
The South Sudanese government and rebels sign a ceasefire deal after more than a month of fighting, according to an East African trade bloc that has been helping to mediate
Teen turns $14 into paper empire
Award-winning entrepreneur Andrew Mupuya was just 16 years old when he decided to take on the world.
Beautiful dream ‘in wrong hands’
As violent demonstrations continue to rock the country, CNN asked Egyptian artist Aalam Wassef how he saw the evolution of the democracy in Egypt.
5 police officers killed in attack in central Egypt
Five police officers were killed and two others were wounded in an attack early Thursday in central Egypt, the country's state news agency said.
Nigeria’s anti-gay crackdown
Nigeria is second only to South Africa as the country with the highest number of HIV/AIDS sufferers; one would have thought a better gift for the New Year from the…
Tunisia’s hurting economy
Three years since the Arab Spring roiled the world, the World Economic Forum has its issues back on the agenda. But as Syrian peace talks take place in nearby Geneva,…
BRICS women rise up
Despite recent wobbles in the BRICS economies, most economists agree that the majority of world economic growth in the coming years will come from emerging markets. The story of their…
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