Can Trump broker peace in DR Congo’s endless war as Kagame and Tshisekedi meet in Washington?
Washington, D.C. — Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi arrived in the U.S. capital on Thursday to sign a U.S.-brokered peace accord aimed…
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America’s needless Wars. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfricaonline.com and USAfrica magazine Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 When a village madman spends…
Celebrating our ambassadors’ list. By Suyi Ayodele
About six months ago, I asked an elderly supporter of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu why his man had not…
Decoding the Reign of Terror. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is…
Nigeria’s ‘Sheikh of the slaughters’. By Suyi Ayodele
The festive period is here, yet one wonders how the sound of fireworks will affect us, given our recent experiences…
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U.S. expands H-1B visa vetting to target censorship
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, that it would impose stricter scrutiny on H-1B visa applicants, issuing a new internal State Department directive that instructs consular officers…
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Mauritius to introduce electronic travel Authorization System
Mauritius is preparing to implement a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system that could transform how visitors enter the island…
U.S. suspends citizenship applications from 19 third-world countries
The United States government has suspended citizenship ceremonies and frozen all immigration applications connected to 19 countries currently under a…
Trump administration fires eight New York immigration judges
The Trump administration dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City on Monday, December 1, 2025, an official from the…
Canada unveils digital visa trial to fast-track travel processing
Canada has unveiled a new digital visa system, marking a significant step toward transforming how travellers apply for and receive…
U.S. to review green cards from ‘Countries of Concern’ after D.C. shooting
The U.S. government announced on Thursday, November 27, 2025, a comprehensive review of the immigration status of permanent residents from…
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NGX rebounds as ASI gains 1.2%, market cap hits N92.38 trillion
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, reversing previous losses as the…
Central Bank of Nigeria revises withdrawal policy, removes special cash limits effective January 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised its cash withdrawal policy, ending the special…
YouTube says Australia’s teen ban could endanger children
YouTube has warned that Australia’s new social media restrictions for users under 16 could make…
Mali recovers $1.2 billion from mining firms after sector audit
Mali’s government has recovered 761 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in outstanding payments from mining…
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Trump admin proposal excluding Nursing from “professional degrees” sparks outcry, controversy
By Megan Cerullo, November 24, 2025/MoneyWatch Special to USAfricaLIVE.com and USAfrica magazine (Houston) A proposal from the Trump administration would exclude…
UNN @ 161 ranking and cumulative legacy. By Chris Agbedo
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Nigeria’s delegation to Washington: A diplomatic misstep with serious implications. By Nuhu Dawisu Kuje
This week (mid November of 2025), Nigeria dispatched a high-level delegation to Washington, D.C., to engage American officials on matters…
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Recent trends in our national life have forced Nigerians to abandon the virtue of incurable optimism and unconditional hope in…
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Netflix documentary explores Diddy’s rise, fall, and legal troubles
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a potential federal prison sentence, and his story is now the focus of a major…
Zootopia 2 opens strong in Nigerian cinemas
Disney’s Zootopia 2 has made an impressive debut in Nigerian cinemas, grossing N13.2 million during its opening weekend, according to…
Anthony Joshua joins Usyk’s team ahead of Jake Paul fight
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Trump vows to end migration from “Third World Countries”
President Donald Trump has pledged to permanently end migration from what he termed “Third World countries,” promising to reverse immigration…
Wizkid’s journey to stardom spotlighted in HBO documentary
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Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new defence minister
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, confirmed General Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), as the country’s new Minister of Defence following a five-hour screening session…
Gunman hijacks aid plane in South Sudan
A gunman hijacked a small aid plane in South Sudan on Tuesday, forcing the pilot to fly for several hours before the aircraft landed safely in Wau, authorities said. The…
South Africa convicts former-apartheid cops for 1987 killing
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Gabon detains tourism minister over alleged $18M embezzlement
Gabon’s tourism minister, Pascal Ogowé Siffon, has been placed under house arrest after being detained while attempting to leave Libreville. Siffon was apprehended on a national highway, appearing to make…
Kenya accuses British troops of misconduct
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Namibia appoints new minister for mines and energy
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as the country’s new Minister of Mines, Energy, and Industry, following the dismissal of Natangwe Ithete in October. In a statement issued…
Nigeria launches $100 million fund to boost local participation in oil and gas sector
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched a $100 million equity investment fund to enhance indigenous participation in the country’s oil and gas industry while announcing stricter…
Guinea-Bissau electoral commission says presidential vote cannot be finalized
Guinea-Bissau’s electoral commission announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that it can no longer complete the November 23 presidential election after armed men attacked its offices, seizing ballots and tally…
DR Congo and M23 Rebels clash ahead of U.S. peace accord
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group exchanged accusations on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, over fresh ceasefire violations, just two days before a planned peace…
Tinubu nominates Gen. Christopher Musa as new defence minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who stepped down for health reasons. The…
U.S. stocks dip on global rate fears, crypto losses
U.S. stocks retreated on Monday, December 1, 2025, erasing part of last week’s strong rally as renewed concerns over global interest rates and a sharp drop in bitcoin weighed on…
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