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Trump fires NSC officials after meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, that he has dismissed "some"…
Central African Republic opposition protests Touadéra’s third-term bid
(Africanews) - Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Bangui this week in a large-scale protest against…
Uganda’s Museveni visits South Sudan amid rising political tensions
(Reuters) - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived in South Sudan on Thursday, April 3, 2025, marking the highest-level…
Trump Tariffs: Why the U.S. matters less in Nigeria’s trade
A recent report by Renaissance Capital Africa, titled "The African Continent is (Relatively) Immune to Trump’s Tariffs," reveals…
Flashback: Fashola on Biafra at the Achebe colloquium 2012. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X…
Trump imposes new tariffs on imports, Nigeria faces 14% U.S. duty
In a major shift in global trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10% baseline tariff…
Nigeria’s former President Obasanjo to launch $700m Agro-Business venture at Kribi deep-sea port
(Business in Cameroon)—Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo will visit Cameroon’s Kribi deep-sea port this April…
Ghana Central Bank’s MPC divided on rate decision, minutes reveal
(Reuters) - Minutes from Ghana’s central bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting revealed that two out of five…
Guinea sets September 2025 date for constitutional referendum
(Reuters) - Guinea’s military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, has set September 21, 2025, as the date for a constitutional…
Kenya denies discussing debt restructuring with China amid economic challenges
(Reuters) - Kenya’s finance ministry denied on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, that debt restructuring was discussed during a…
Gabon’s junta leader Nguema pursues legitimacy in post-coup election
(Reuters) - Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s transitional leader, is leveraging the advantages of incumbency and a widely supported…
Trump unveils two new tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’
President Trump unveiled two new tariffs on April 2, 2025, —dubbed "Liberation Day"—designed to address trade imbalances between…
U.S.: Senate votes to block Canada tariffs as some Republicans break with Trump
(CBSN) - The Senate approved a measure on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian…
The Igbo and betrayal within. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Igbophobia is…
Niger Junta releases officials of overthrown government
(FRANCE 24 with AFP) - Niger’s ruling military junta has released around 50 political detainees, including former ministers,…