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CBN issues new BDC guidelines and licensing requirements
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new operational guidelines for Bureau De Change (BDC) entities nationwide…
U.S. extends F-1 Visa interviews
In a significant development for Indian students aspiring to study in the United States, the US Consulate in…
Rwanda and AfDB launch a $30 million forest conservation initiative
Rwanda, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), launched a $30 million initiative in the capital city…
Gordon Parks foundation gala honors Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz were bestowed with honors by the Gordon Parks Foundation during a gala held…
Chad’s Prime Minister resigns amid election results
Chad's Prime Minister and opposition leader, Succes Masra, tendered his resignation in light of the confirmation of interim…
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)…