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Police arrested seven suspects for murder of South African rapper
Seven individuals have been apprehended in connection with the tragic killings of renowned South African rapper Kiernan Forbes,…
Nigeria enforces annual levy on expatriate workers
Nigeria has instituted a compulsory annual levy for entities engaging expatriate personnel, mandating payments of $15,000 (£12,000) for…
ICC orders reparations for Ugandan rebel victims
In a significant decision rendered on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted…
Kenya: Ruto hosts Ethiopian PM for talks to improve ties
Kenyan President William Ruto extended a warm welcome to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Nairobi on Wednesday,…
Ghana enacts anti-LGBTQ+ bill amidst criticism
Ghana's parliament has passed the long-debated Anti-LGBTQ+ bill, culminating approximately three years of legislative deliberations. The newly enacted…
The darkness called Nigeria. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele,…
Guinea appoints ex-opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah as PM
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, transitional authorities in Guinea, under junta leadership, announced the appointment of Mamadou Oury…
UMG acquires majority stake in Nigerian record label Mavin Records
Universal Music Group (UMG), a prominent entity in the global music industry, has secured a majority stake in…
Sudan’s army Chief meets Libyan counterpart for diplomatic talks
Sudan's army chief, General Al-Burhan, engaged in discussions on Monday, February 26, 2024, with Mohamed al-Menfi, the head…
Australian tourist missing for over a week in Zimbabwe
An Australian tourist reported missing late last week near Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe has been absent for nearly…
Senegal’s electoral dialogue: Shaping the Nation’s democratic future
President Macky Sall's initiative to convene a dialogue in Dakar has yielded significant developments for Senegal's political landscape.The…
GPP Aba: Previous government made no investment in the project – Alex Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has officially confirmed that the preceding administration of the state did not make…
Uganda expresses concern amid worsening tensions in eastern DR Congo
The Ugandan military declared a state of high alert on Monday, February 26, 2024, emphasizing its close monitoring…
Benin offers troops for UN-led force to combat gang violence in Haiti
Benin has pledged to contribute 2,000 troops to a United Nations-endorsed multinational security force led by Kenya, aimed…
Nigeria Labour Congress kicked off a two-day protest against hunger and insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), a prominent trade union umbrella, commenced a two-day protest against "hunger and insecurity"…