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Uganda: Bobi Wine declares 2026 presidential bid, slams west over rights abuses
Ugandan opposition figure and musician Bobi Wine has announced his intention to run for president again, while sharply…
Nigeria completes repayment of $3.4 billion IMF loan
Nigeria has successfully completed the repayment of the $3.4 billion emergency loan it received from the International Monetary…
White smoke signals election of new Pope at Vatican
On Thursday evening, just after 6:00 PM Central European Summer Time, white smoke rose from the chimney atop…
Trump Announces End to U.S. Strikes on Yemen
In a significant shift in U.S. military posture, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, May 7, 2025, that American…
Google unveils AI max to boost ad performance for African businesses
As digital search becomes increasingly integral to daily decision-making across the African continent, Google has introduced a new…
The Ibàs of Rivers State. 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…
UK to restrict visa applications from Nigeria, certain nationalities
The UK government is reportedly preparing to restrict visa applications from certain nationalities deemed more likely to overstay…
Air Seychelles partners with Airbus to boost A320neo fleet efficiency
Air Seychelles has entered into a strategic agreement with Airbus to adopt the aircraft manufacturer’s Flight Hour Services…
Presidency defends Nigeria’s economic progress
The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pushed back against recent remarks made by African Development Bank…
Explosions rock Port Sudan as civil war escalates in once-quiet city
Amid intensifying civil conflict in Sudan, a series of explosions and fires erupted early Tuesday, May 6, 2025,…
China and Gabon pledge stronger strategic partnership following Nguema’s inauguration
China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Gabon, expressing readiness to further elevate the comprehensive strategic…
Rwanda confirms early talks with U.S. on receiving deported migrants
Rwanda has confirmed that preliminary discussions are underway with the United States regarding the possible transfer of deported…
Trump, the Ai Vicar of Mar-a-Lago? By Amarike Akpoke
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Amarike Akpoke…
A reflection on Pascal G. Dozie. By Bart Nnaji
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Prof. Bart…
Warri refinery: Was Obasanjo right? By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of 'The Ram Column' to USAfrica. There was dancing and rejoicing when Mele…