USAfricaLIVE
H-1B visa faces extinction under new GOP bill
Republican lawmaker has introduced a new bill in the U.S. Congress that would permanently end the H-1B visa…
Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh diplomatic crisis with Ottawa by threatening to block the opening…
Gunfire sparks panic across Guinea’s capital
Heavy gunfire erupted in the heart of Conakry Tuesday, February 10, 2026, morning, centered around the city’s central…
U.S. court overturns California mask ban for federal officials
In a significant legal blow to California’s effort to regulate federal immigration tactics, a U.S. District Judge has…
U.S. Immigration Agency moves against people following its agents
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched an aggressive crackdown on citizen "observers" and activists who follow…
Sweden opens fully funded SI global professional scholarships 2026
The Swedish government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals, offering…
Malian court upholds ex-PM Moussa Mara’s prison sentence
A Malian appeal court has upheld the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, confirming a controversial…
SANs divided over allegations of “Cash-and-Carry” judgments
A major rift has emerged within the body of Nigeria’s Senior Advocates (SANs) following explosive allegations by the…
Peter Obi joins protest demanding electronic transmission of election results
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined hundreds of pro-democracy activists on Monday, February 9, 2026, for…
Uganda Minister condemns military assault on Bobi Wine’s residence
In a rare public break from the military establishment, Uganda’s Information Minister, Chris Baryomunsi, has condemned the recent…
Ghana recalls envoy to Nigeria amid primary election scandal
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed…
Nigerian Senate reconvenes for emergency plenary amid electoral crisis
The Nigerian Senate has scheduled an emergency plenary session for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to address the mounting…
Ethiopia demands Eritrean troop withdrawal amid claims of aggression
The Ethiopian government has issued a formal demand for the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces from its territory,…
South African rand gains ground as gold rebounds above $4,900.
The South African rand opened the second week of February on a firmer footing, clawing back recent losses…
Trump’s aggressive moves strain ties with local leaders
A profound constitutional crisis is unfolding across the United States as President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda forces a…