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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…
WAFU B U-17: Golden Eaglets secure a draw against Burkina Faso
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets secured a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso in their opening Group B match at the…
Fubara promises prudent revenue use and development
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Elele, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State committed to the prudent management…
Chad confirms Déby as President
On Thursday, May 16, the Constitutional Council of Chad confirmed Mahamat Idriss Déby as the country's president with…
Tunisia targets journalists and critics
Tunisia has witnessed a series of arrests targeting government critics, including journalists and lawyers, prompting concern from international…
Tinubu halts cybersecurity levy implementation
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the 0.5…
FEC to streamline visa processes for investors and tourists
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has established a committee to review and simplify Nigeria’s visa processes, aiming to…
Speaker Johnson joins Trump at hush money trial
The leading Republican in Congress, Mike Johnson, joined Donald Trump at the former president's hush money trial on…
Zimbabwe still maintains passport fees in USD
Zimbabwe citizens will continue paying passport fees in US dollars despite the recent introduction of a new currency,…
Militants demand Okomu oil shares
On Sunday night (May 12, 2024), the militant group "Ijaw Freedom Fighters" launched an assault on the Imariogha…
USAfrica: My Grandmother, Her Gods, and I (Part Iii). By Okey Anueyiagu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Okey Anueyiagu,…