S. Africa Tourism flags off TV, outdoor ad campaign in India
On the back of a spurt in the outbound tourist figures from India, South Africa Tourism has started a television and outdoor campaign to woo more Indian tourists to the country.
Your Health: Pre-diabetes red flags
Doctors estimate one in four Americans over age 20 has pre-diabetes. While it's not full-blown diabetes, there are things patients can do to prevent Type 2 diabetes.
African Union unveils Chinese-built headquarters
The African Union inaugurated Saturday its new high-rise headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, built and donated by China at a cost of $200 million.
Badon wins local Democrat and GOP endorsements
On the surface, the odds would be against an African-American candidate prevailing on forcing a runoff in the March 24, 2012, special election for Council At-Large.
Philadelphia Celebrates Black History Month with Exhibits, Shows, Musical Performances & Special Events
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia shines a spotlight on its rich African-American legacy during Black History Month, when exhibits, plays, storytelling events, music and more illustrate ...
Zambia back in semis after 16-year absence
Stoppila Sunzu, Christopher Katongo and James Chamanga scored as Zambia overcame 10-man Sudan 3-0 Saturday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a 16-year absence.
Ghana fans turn corner of south London red, gold and green
As Ghanaian football fans celebrated their side's nervy Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final win over Tunisia in Franceville, Gabon late on Sunday, four thousand miles away a small corner of south London was also glowing red, gold and green.
East African Women's Center closes doors
A non-profit that helped Minnesota's newest African immigrants is closing. During the seven years that the East African Women's Center was open, it helped women learn English, parenting skills, and how to navigate life in a new country.
Guinea-Bissau leader Malam Bacai Sanha dies in Paris
The leader of the coup-prone west African nation of Guinea-Bissau, Malam Bacai Sanha, died at the age of 64 Monday in a Paris hospital after a long illness, his office said.