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Amnesty International calls for death penalty abolition in three African countries
Amnesty International has called on Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Gambia to officially abolish the death penalty, urging them to…
Nigerian man remanded in South Africa for R3 million romance scam
A 39-year-old Nigerian national, Gabriel Okori, has been remanded in custody in South Africa after being charged with…
Qatar University opens applications for fully funded international scholarships
Qatar University has officially opened applications for its prestigious scholarship program, which offers financial support to international students…
Kenyan Deputy President impeached amid allegations of corruption and ethnic division
Kenya’s National Assembly voted on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing charges that…
Nigeria’s Presidency, Wike, Fubara and the crisis in Rivers State. 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…
In Nigeria, the voter becomes the fool, the elected becomes the king. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US- "An Idiot is an idiot. Two Idiots are…
U.S. raises concerns over Congolese cobalt and child labour
In September, the U.S. Department of Labor included cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on its…
Canadian woman arrested at Lagos airport
A 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, has been apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…
Canada revenue agency issue advanced workers benefit payments
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is scheduled to issue the next Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) payment on…
Ghanaians demand action against illegal mining
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Ghana's capital, Accra, to demand an end to illegal mining,…
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…