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Citigroup plans 20,000 job cuts amid $1.8b quarterly loss
Citigroup, grappling with its most challenging quarter in 15 years, has announced plans to streamline its workforce by…
Ghana secures $5.4 billion debt restructuring deal
Following months of extensive negotiations, the Ghanaian government has successfully reached an agreement with the official creditors committee…
Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable company
On Friday, January 12, 2024, Microsoft's (MSFT.O) market value surpassed that of Apple (AAPL.O) for the first time…
Ex-Kenyan Minister detained in Uganda for alleged gold smuggling
Former Kenyan Assistant Minister for Internal Security, Stephen Tarus, is presently in Ugandan custody, facing allegations of gold…
Kenyan lawyers rally against Ruto’s judicial threats
A number of legal professionals have convened in a demonstration organized by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)…
BlackRock strikes $12.5 billion deal for Bayo Ogunlesi-led Global Infrastructure Partners
(Reuters) -BlackRock has agreed to buy Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for $12.5 billion in a cash and shares…
Tanzania’s Zanzibar celebrates 60th anniversary of revolt
On Friday, January 12, 2024, Zanzibaris convened at the New Amani Complex, formerly known as Amani Stadium, to…
U.S. Navy reports two sailors missing off Somalia coast
Two U.S. Navy sailors have been reported as missing at sea during operations off the coast of Somalia,…
IMF forecasts resilient global economy in 2024 despite lower growth rates
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) anticipates a 'soft landing' for the global economy in 2024, according to statements…
USAfrica: Nigeria, Edu and Irukare. By Tunde Olusunle
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Tunde Olusunle, PhD,…
Tinubu pledges support for Ibom deep seaport project
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has pledged essential support for…
Nigeria’s FAAC recommends N228B election loan repayment
The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has issued recommendations urging the Federal Government to refund approximately N228 billion…
X (Twitter) faces steep decline under Elon Musk’s leadership
Since Elon Musk's acquisition in late 2022, X, formerly known as Twitter, has experienced a significant decline in…
Who’s afraid of the ‘New Africa’ convention in Ghana? By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chido Nwangwu.…
Meta enhances safety measures for teens on instagram and facebook
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Meta announced its initiative to conceal inappropriate content related to suicide, self-harm, and…