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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Train derails, crashes into homes in Nairobi slum
A cargo train derailed and crashed into homes Sunday in a sprawling Kenyan slum, the Red Cross said.
3 U.S. troops hurt in South Sudan gunfire
Three U.S. service members were injured when gunfire hit their aircraft during an attempt to evacuate Americans from a violence-hit South Sudanese city Saturday, a Pentagon spokesman said.
State media: Egypt’s Morsy faces trial for 2011 prison break
Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy and 132 others will face trial for escaping from prison in 2011, state media reported Saturday.
Fresh setback in Kenyan leader case
The International Criminal Court prosecutor called for a delay in the Kenyan president's trial, saying there is no longer sufficient evidence to charge him with crimes against humanity.
U.N. peacekeepers killed in South Sudan
Attackers killed two Indian army peacekeepers in South Sudan and wounded a third one in the chest, the United Nations said Friday.
Township teens turn opera stars
Three talented youngsters from Cape Town's townships are setting out to become global opera stars -- and their story is told in a new documentary.
Rebel CEO dreams of ‘African HBO’
Meet Isaac Oboth, a self-taught videographer who hopes to turn Uganda into a major production hub.
South Sudan town falls to rebels
Rebels in South Sudan have taken the town of Bor, an army spokesman said Thursday, as deadly violence spread in Africa's newest nation.
South Sudan town falls to rebels
Rebels in South Sudan have taken the town of Bor, an army spokesman said Thursday, as deadly violence spread in Africa's newest nation.
Nearly 1,000 killed over 2 days in CAR
Nearly 1,000 men were killed over a two-day period this month in the Central African Republic, according to Amnesty International.
Why Jonathan should fight back, or Obasanjo will end his presidency. By Chido Nwangwu
Why Jonathan should fight back, or Obasanjo will end his presidency. By Chido Nwangwu •Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido …
What’s next for ANC after Mandela?
After 10 days of mourning and thousands of emotional eulogies and speeches, South Africa finally buried its most famous son, Nelson Mandela, on Sunday at his rural village of Qunu…
“BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE” – An Open Letter from Nigeria’s former President Obasanjo to the incumbent Jonathan
"BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE" - An Open Letter from Nigeria's former President Obasanjo to the incumbent Goodluck Jonathan December 2, 2013 His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck E. Jonathan, GCFR President…
Pressure on Nigeria’s President Jonathan as his party loses parliamentary majority to APC
Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine, and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido Abuja (AFP) - Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan lost his majority in parliament on Wednesday after 37 lawmakers bolted his party for a…
‘King of Bling’ among the stars
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