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Tunisians vote in Presidential election amid opposition boycott calls
Tunisians are voting today in a presidential election that the opposition has criticized as neither free nor fair.…
Protests erupt in Tunisia ahead of election
Large crowds of Tunisians have once again taken to the streets to express growing dissatisfaction with President Kais…
Tensions escalate in Kenya over deputy President’s impeachment
Supporters and critics of Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, clashed on Friday, October 4, 2024, during public forums…
30 countries confirm participation in BRICS summit
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov held a news briefing on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to discuss the…
With neither fanfare nor flourish: for Yakubu Gowon at 90. 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…
New withholding tax regime set to begin January 2025
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the newly gazetted withholding tax regulations will take effect…
U.S. increases investment thresholds for international entrepreneur
Effective October 1, 2024, the U.S. will raise the minimum investment and revenue thresholds for the International Entrepreneur…
UK issues travel warning for British tourists in UAE amid regional tensions
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to British tourists traveling to the…
South Africa unveils new visa reforms to boost economy
South Africa is set to implement significant visa reforms, including a points-based system for skilled workers and a…
Uche Okwukwu declares bid for Ohanaeze Ndígbo President-General
Igbo Leader from Ikwerre, Barr. Uche Okwukwu, Announces Bid for Ohanaeze Ndígbo President-General. Barr. Uche Okwukwu, an influential…
USAfrica: Why Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ TV series matter. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X…
Senegal: Opposition coalition names Former President Macky Sall as lead candidate
Senegal's upcoming legislative elections on November 17 are being closely watched as a critical precursor to the March…
USAfrica: Justice Kekere-Ekun’s burden of past controversies. By Amarike Akpoke
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Amarike Akpoke…
Libya parliament appoints new central bank governor
Libya's eastern parliament has appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new governor of the central bank, following…
Nigeria: Rep orders CCTV footage on Bobrisky’s prison stay
The House of Representatives joint committee, currently investigating the N15 million bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial…