Nigeria newspaper hit by blasts
At least six people are killed in bomb attacks on newspaper offices in two Nigerian cities, witnesses say.
10 Eligible Black Men ‘The Bachelor’ Should Cast
Last week, news broke about two African American men, Christopher Johnson and Nathaniel Claybrooks, where filing a class action lawsuit against the producers of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
Georgia Rep. Gingrey (R) Denounces ‘African-Americans For…
Rep. Phil Gingrey lambasted President Obama this week for creating a voter outreach group called ” African-Americans for Obama ,” calling the move “worse than sad.” Gingrey’s comments came on …
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Taylor verdict: Liberians and Sierra Leoneans react
Anger in Liberia and celebrations in Sierra Leone over Taylor trial
VIDEO: AU sets up free hospital in Mogadishu
African Union forces in Somalia set up a hospital offering free medical treatment to patients in Mogadishu.
Searching for a medical miracle
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t wish for a miracle when I was staring down a catastrophic illness almost five years ago.
Thirteen to stand in Egypt vote
The final list of candidates in Egypt’s first post-Mubarak presidential election is published, with 13 candidates allowed to stand.
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Burkina Faso profile
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Swazi king gets jet ‘as present’
Swaziland’s king receives a luxury jet as a gift from “anonymous sponsors”, a spokesperson says – denying claims meagre public funds were used.
Key Mali posts go to the military
The interim president of Mali announces a new government, appointing three military personnel to key posts.
Libya bans faith-based parties
Libyan authorities ban the formation of political parties based on religious principles, tribe or ethnicity ahead of elections scheduled for June.
From Rodney King to Trayvon Martin: Let’s Not Miss Another Opportunity to Progress
Twenty years ago on April 29, 1992, four white LAPD officers were acquitted of assaulting motorist Rodney King despite the presence of videotaped footage of the horrific beating. The nation …
Are your auto repairs right?
Don’t let your mechanic trick you. Alison Kosik explains how you can make sure not to get over charged for repairs.
How to land a great summer job
It’s hard work finding a summer job, but Felicia Taylor has some expert tips for getting the job you want.