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Kenyan President Ruto condemns protests as “Treasonous”, deploys Military
Kenyan President William Ruto has described the escalating nationwide protests against a controversial finance bill as "treasonous". The…
Kanu appeals Justice Nyako’s ruling on his objection to court’s jurisdiction
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the June 19 ruling…
Niger: Terrorist attack in Tassia results in 21 casualties
A coalition of terrorist armed groups attacked security forces near the village of Tassia, resulting in "21 martyrs…
U.S. withdrawal from Niger complicates West African insurgency monitoring
As the U.S. military concludes the removal of its remaining equipment and counter-terrorism personnel from Niger, American officials…
Niger revokes Orano’s Uranium Mine license
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the…
French court sides with Douala Port in Bolloré dispute
On June 19, the Court of Cassation in Paris ruled in favor of the Port of Douala (PAD)…
Excessive taxation on pure water traders: Committee chairman advocates for reform
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has disclosed that traders in…
Nigeria: Exchange rate hits five-week low, approaches N1,500/$1
The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar fell to a six-week low on Monday, closing at…
Hunger for us, jet for them. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele,…
World bank funds $260 million to transform Ghana’s energy sector
The World Bank has sanctioned a $250 million credit via the International Development Association (IDA) and a $10…
President Ruto addresses youth protests
President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths against the Finance Bill 2024, expressing his…
Togo lifts ban on foreign press
Togo’s High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has announced the lifting of its suspension of accreditation for…
Oil prices rise on summer demand, Mideast tensions
Oil prices increased by about 1% on Monday, June 23, 2024, driven by the anticipation of robust summer…
Cryptocurrency market faces steep decline amidst weak demand and policy uncertainty
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing increasing losses following its second-worst weekly decrease in 2024. This decline is attributed…
Tunisian President dismisses Minister following Haj pilgrim deaths
Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Brahim Chaibi, the Minister of Religious Affairs, following widespread criticism after the…