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Tinubu proposes windfall tax on banks’ FX gains to fund national projects
President Tinubu has requested the Senate to amend the 2023 Finance Act to impose a one-time windfall tax…
Kenya bans protests in its capital Nairobi, claims security concerns
Kenya's police have indefinitely banned protests in central Nairobi (claiming alleged) infiltration of organized crime gangs into the…
Kenyan Police join Haitian counterparts to Bolster security in Port-au-Prince
Kenyan police officers joined their Haitian counterparts on patrol in the capital, Port-au-Prince, on Wednesday, July 17. Authorities…
Rwandan Ruling Coalition dominates legislative election
Rwanda's ruling coalition, led by President Paul Kagame's Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), is leading the legislative election with…
USAfrica: Political manipulation and corruption will not solve Nigeria’s problems. By Rev. Emmanuel Ohuabunwa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. I read…
Nigerian Supreme Court ruling on LGAs courageous. By Mike Ozekhome
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Prof. Mike…
Basketmouth clarifies remarks about Wizkid during Davido’s wedding
Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, also known as Basketmouth, has clarified his comments about Wizkid made during Davido and…
Egypt’s urban inflation rate declines for fourth consecutive month
Egypt's urban inflation rate decreased for the fourth consecutive month in June, dropping to 27.5% from 28.1% in…
Senate rejects bill seeking to monitor foreign exchange transactions
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Senate rejected a bill seeking to amend the Foreign Exchange Act of…
Nigeria ranks 4th among leading source Countries for study permits to Canada
Nigeria has been ranked as the fourth largest source country for study permits to Canada, according to recent…
Kenyan President Ruto dismisses all cabinet members amid protests over high taxes
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday, July 11, 2024, the dismissal of nearly all his Cabinet ministers,…
Senegal: President Faye’s first 100-days reforms
After one hundred days in office, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal faces the ongoing challenge of fulfilling…
Algeria: Tebboune declares his intention to run for a second term
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared his intention to seek a second term…
Nigeria: Supreme court grants full autonomy to local governments
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has endorsed autonomy for the country's 774 local governments, effectively ending state governors'…
Mali junta lifts suspensions on political party activities
Mali's ruling junta announced on Wednesday, July 11, 2024, that it was reauthorizing the activities of political parties…