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Presidential aspirant sentenced to 12 years in prison
Tunisian politician Ayachi Zammel, a candidate in the upcoming October 6 presidential election, has been sentenced to 12…
What Nigeria is not at 64. By Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr.
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Prof. Chris Mustapha…
Peter Obi calls for urgent rescue of Nigeria on 64th independence anniversary
As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general…
Tinubu on Nigeria @ 64
President Bola Tinubu, in his address to the nation on Tuesday during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, affirmed…
U.N. security council extends mission in Haiti, considers full peacekeeping transition
The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a one-year extension of the multinational police force aiding Haiti's…
U.S. AFRICOM chief raises concerns over rising Islamic state presence in Somalia
The Islamic State in Somalia has nearly doubled its strength over the past year, according to U.S. Africa…
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58 after battle with brain cancer
Congolese-American basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in NBA history, has passed…
Kenyan lawmakers push for Deputy President Gachagua’s impeachment
Kenyan lawmakers are preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of undermining the…
Former Doctor faces trial in France for genocide in Rwanda
A former doctor is set to stand trial on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, accused of participating in the…
Samuel Eto’o banned by FIFA from attending Cameroon matches for six months
Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o has been handed a six-month ban by FIFA, barring him from attending any…
Burkina Faso foreign Minister urges UN for support in Sahel security crisis
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traore, addressed the UN General Assembly High-Level Debate in…
Egypt: Suez Canal revenues drop due to Houthi attacks, says President
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi announced on Sunday that the country's revenues from the Suez Canal have plummeted…
AFC to lead $100M financing for Itana’s digital economic zone in Lagos
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced its role in leading the financing for Itana's Digital Economic Zone,…
Nigeria: Governor Fubara asserts independence amid rift with Wike
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that no individual can control the affairs of the state. The…
Nigeria: MNJTF troops thwart ISWAP attack, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), under Operation Hadin Kai, Sector 3, successfully foiled an attempted…