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Trump’s new judicial picks signal continued conservative shift amid GOP senate review
President Donald Trump’s latest round of judicial nominations, the first since his return to the White House, is…
Musk condemns Trump-backed spending bill as GOP Senators face internal division
Elon Musk waded into a key legislative battle on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, sharply criticizing a major tax…
Senegal eyes stronger tax compliance to reduce IMF dependence
In a renewed push to strengthen domestic revenue and curb its reliance on external funding, Senegal is set…
Weaponization of poverty and Amaechi’s audacity of hypocrisy. By Enyinnaya Appolos
Indeed, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the former Governor of Bayelsa State, was deliberate, incisive, and courageous when he…
Trump seeks direct call with Xi amid stalled U.S.-China trade wars
As U.S.-China trade tensions escalate once again, President Donald Trump is pushing for a direct phone conversation with…
Obama accuses Republicans of threatening Americans’ health coverage
In a rare public statement, former President Barack Obama has criticized efforts in Congress that could lead to…
Newark mayor sues U.S. attorney over arrest, citing political retaliation
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has taken legal action against New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, claiming his recent arrest…
U.S.: Senate Parliamentarian poised to shape fate of GOP budget bill
While largely unknown to the general public and unelected by any voter, one official is preparing to play…
Nigeria’s defence chief recommends full border fencing to tackle cross-border militancy
In response to growing security challenges, Nigeria’s top military official has proposed a bold new strategy—constructing complete fences…
U.S. job openings rise in April as layoffs increase and economic uncertainty grows
Amid growing concerns about economic volatility and policy uncertainty, the U.S. labor market showed mixed signals in April,…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s novel, ‘Weep Not, Child’, impacted young Africans, others. By Yusuf Bangura
I’m saddened to learn about Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s death—one of the greats of African literature. The Nobel prize…
Federal Republic of Loans. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a…
14 countries offering fast-track permanent residency options in 2025
As global mobility becomes increasingly desirable, a growing number of countries are streamlining their permanent residency (PR) processes…
Kenya approves Moniepoint’s entry via acquisition of Sumac microfinance bank
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has granted regulatory clearance for Moniepoint Inc. to acquire a 78% stake…
Over 60 killed by herdsmen in a fresh Benue State attack
Benue State experienced a tragic weekend marked by deadly violence, as coordinated attacks by armed herdsmen and a…