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Lesotho condemns Trump’s remarks as embarrassing, uninformed
(AP) - Lesotho’s Foreign Minister, Lejone Mpotjoane, expressed his shock and embarrassment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s address…
Canada imposes 25% tariffs on U.S. imports in response to trade dispute
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, that Canada has imposed 25% tariffs on…
OAGF confirms remita will remain operational amid launch of TMRAS
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has assured the public that Remita, the Central…
U.S. suspends EB-4 visa processing after reaching annual cap for FY 2025
The United States government has announced that the Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) visa category has reached its annual…
Tensions rise in South Sudan as soldiers surround VP Machar’s home
(AP) - South Sudanese soldiers surrounded the residence of Vice President Riek Machar in the capital on Wednesday,…
Germany halts development aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
(Reuter) - Germany announced on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, that it has suspended new development aid to Rwanda…
LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 50,000 combined points
(Reuters) - LeBron James made history on Tuesday night, March 4, 2025, becoming the first player in NBA…
Trump vows “swift and unrelenting action” in defiant address to congress
(AP) - President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to enacting sweeping changes in the nation's economy, immigration, and…
Trump administration backs Idaho’s abortion ban in emergency cases
(AP) - The Trump administration signaled on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, its intent to allow Idaho to enforce…
Guinea-Bissau’s President Embalo announces re-election bid amid political crisis
(AP) - Guinea-Bissau’s President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has announced his candidacy for a second term in the upcoming…
Akpabio, Akpoti-Uduaghan in court of public opinion. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a…
Abia: Power, politics and progress. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta…
U.S. Judge rules against mass firings of federal probationary employees
(AP) - A federal judge in San Francisco ruled on Thursday, February 27, 2025, that the mass termination…
Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine peace deal, European role uncertain
(AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that he and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed reaching a…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed visits Somalia to strengthen diplomatic ties
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday, February 27, 2025, for discussions with Somali President…