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Fubara swears in eight new commissioners
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, administered the oath of office to the eight commissioner nominees, following their successful…
Boko haram hostages rescued by Nigerian army
Hundreds of hostages, primarily women and children, held captive for months and, in some cases, years, by Boko…
Nigeria financial sector experts optimistic about economic recovery
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that Nigeria's financial services sector contributed N3.8 trillion to the nation's…
Trump declines to testify in hush money trial
Former U.S. President Donald Trump opted not to testify in his criminal hush money trial on Tuesday, May…
USAfrica: Unpacking Senator Ndume’s corruption thesis. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet Agbedo is a…
Why Nigeria, once in wealth, is now in poverty. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele,…
Mali jails Professor for criticizing Junta
A court in Mali has sentenced economist Etienne Fakaba Sissoko to two years in prison, with one year…
South Africa: Jacob Zuma launches new party manifesto
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, former South African President Jacob Zuma expressed deep concern over the pervasive poverty…
Senator Rubio declines to commit to accepting 2024 election results
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, an ally of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, stated on Sunday, May 19, 2024,…
DRC: Army thwarts attempted coup involving US citizens
The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
CBN withdraws cybersecurity levy directive
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retracted its directive requiring banks and payment service providers to collect…
Tunisians protest migrant presence in Jebeniana
Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the streets of Jebeniana on Saturday, May 18, 2024, to protest the presence…
South Sudan signs a peace commitment in Kenya
The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups signed a "commitment declaration" for peace on Thursday during…
Tunisian lawyers protest arrests amid crackdown
Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday, May 16, to protest a series of recent arrests…
Senegal’s PM calls for a reset in Africa-Europe relations
A reset of Africa's relations with Europe is the only future in sight, Senegal's Prime Minister predicted Thursday…