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DRC rebels take another town amid ceasefire agreement
M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have taken control of the mining town of Nyabibwe in South Kivu…
Canada issues 4,000 invitations in first express entry draw of February 2025
The first Express Entry draw of February 2025 has invited 4,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)…
Visa-free destinations for Nigerians
Nigerians can travel to several non-African countries without requiring a visa, providing greater freedom for tourism, business, and…
DRC issues arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa over Human rights violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) military justice system has issued an arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa, accusing…
NCAA criticizes Kenya Airways over Nigerian passenger incident
Kenya Airways has come under scrutiny from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a viral social media…
Gabon embraces digitalization for transport and urban upgrade
Gabon is embracing cutting-edge technology to modernize public services and upgrade key urban infrastructure, reinforcing its position as…
Trump pauses Mexico tariffs for diplomatic negotiations
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to pause the enforcement of 25% tariffs on imports…
M23 Rebels announce ceasefire in Goma Eastern Congo
Rebels backed by Rwanda, who recently seized control of Goma, a strategically significant city in the eastern Democratic…
China imposes retaliatory tariffs and launches google antitrust investigation
China announced on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, that it would impose retaliatory tariffs on multiple U.S. imports in…
Amaechi, El-Rufai and Alákedun. 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…
Trump considers executive action to dismantle education department
(CBS News) - President Donald Trump is reportedly considering executive action to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education,…
Former USAID Global Health Director criticizes Trump administration’s overhaul
(CBSN) - Dr. Atul Gawande, former director of Global Health at the United States Agency for International Development…
FEC approves $1.07 billion for healthcare reforms under HOPE programme
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.07 billion for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities…
Boakai vows to strengthen Liberia’s military for national and regional security
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) into one…
WHO calls for global support as U.S. withdrawal threatens key health initiatives
(AP) - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on health officials worldwide to encourage…