Beyond the Headlines: What the EU’s ‘Green Light’ Means for African Small Businesses
The removal of Nigeria, South Africa, and others from the EU’s high-risk list is more than just a…
U.S. allocates $413m for security operations in Nigeria and sub-region in 2026
The United States has reinforced its security commitment to West Africa, approving $413 million allocation for counter-insurgency and…
Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist
In a significant endorsement of African financial reforms, the European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa,…
Trump Delays Iran Strike Following Last-Minute Plea from Netanyahu
A potential U.S. military strike on Iran has been delayed following a tense, last-minute phone call between Israeli…
Dr. Ikedinachukwu Nwankwor Profile in Medical Career Excellence
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Ikedinachukwu…
Trump promises stronger U.S. Economic growth; criticizes Biden in national address
United States President Donald Trump has promised that the American economy will record strong growth in 2026, while…
Nigeria Mourns as Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Passes Away
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (rtd.), has died at the age of 71. His…
TikTok Shuts Down Late-Night LIVE Feature in Nigeria Over Safety Concerns
TikTok has suspended nighttime livestreams in Nigeria following a rise in livestreams showing explicit sexual content. The restriction…
Nigeria Celebrates Release of 100 Abducted Catholic Schoolchildren
Nigeria has confirmed the rescue of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State,…
Benin Republic in Turmoil as government says Coup Plot foiled
Cotonou/Porto-Novo, December 7, 2025 — Fear and confusion swept through Benin Republic on Sunday after a group of…
Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Akpoti for ₦200bn Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central…
2026 World Cup Draw Sparks Controversy as Trump Becomes Center of Attention
What was meant to be a celebration of football turned into a global political spectacle on Friday December…
In Defense of Tinubu’s Ambassadors. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi…
U.S. Court Jails Nigerian Man Nosa Edokpaigbe for $1.4 Million COVID Relief Fraud
A Nigerian national, Nosa Edokpaigbe, has been sentenced to 60 months (five years) in federal prison in the…
Nigerian-American arrested at San Francisco Airport for alleged $7 Million fraud
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California, issued the following announcement on Wednesday, December 3, 2025: The CEO…