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Nigeria: Banditry hunters and farmers seek FG backing to combat rising insecurity

As insecurity worsens across Nigeria, hunters and farmers' associations are urging the Federal Government to officially empower them…

Rubio oversees Congo-Rwanda peace pledge to secure U.S. access to critical minerals

WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over the signing of a pledge by Congo and Rwanda to…

Gabon’s court confirms Gen. Oligui Nguema’s victory in presidential election

LIBREVILLE, April 25 — Gabon's Constitutional Court has officially validated the election of transitional leader Brice Clotaire Oligui…

The crux of the matter and our communities. By Abdu Rafiu

Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Abdu Rafiu…

The unraveling of Nigeria’s opposition PDP. By Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) once stood as a formidable force in Nigerian politics, having tested the waters…

Nigeria’s 2027 elections, game of my political party will swallow all yours. By Chidi Amuta

Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica -- since 1993 Nigeria’s political landscape never ceases to astonish…

Benin confirms 54 soldiers killed in Jihadist attack on Northern military posts

COTONOU, April 24, 2025 — The government of Benin has confirmed that 54 soldiers were killed in a…

SINOPEC trains 800 Ugandans to boost local oil sector skills

KAMPALA, April 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese oil giant SINOPEC has launched a large-scale training program for more than…

Ramaphosa, Trump discuss Ukraine war and strained U.S.-South Africa ties

JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he had spoken with…

South Africa scraps VAT hike amid coalition tensions and investor concerns

JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) — South Africa has dropped plans to raise its value-added tax (VAT) rate from…

Kenya busts rare ant-smuggling ring in landmark wildlife trafficking case

NAIROBI, April 23, 2025, (Reuters) — In an unusual twist to Kenya’s wildlife trafficking battle, police who raided…

Air Peace grounds flights as NiMet strike halts weather services

Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, suspended all flight operations on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following an indefinite strike…

Nigeria eyes rejoining JP Morgan bond index amid FX reforms

Nigeria is in advanced talks with JP Morgan to regain entry into its Government Bond Index, a development…

Congo and M23 rebels commit to peace talks in Qatar

(Reuters) — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pledged on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to…

Nigeria records $15.2 billion net forex inflow in Q1 2025 as market reforms boost confidence

Nigeria recorded a net foreign exchange (FX) inflow of $15.20 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025,…

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