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DRC: Convicted warlord Lubanga launches new Rebel group in Ituri
(Africanews) - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may be heading toward even greater instability following the recent…
DR Congo and M23 Rebels set for direct talks in Doha, Qatar
(Africanews) - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels are scheduled to hold direct negotiations…
Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, securing liberal majority
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Susan Crawford, a liberal judge from Dane County, has secured a decisive victory in…
Nigeria Customs denies reports of comptroller-general Adeniyi’s tenure extension
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed reports suggesting that Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has received a…
Tinubu sacks Mele Kyari as NNPC-L Group CEO, appoints new CEO and chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) board, removing Chairman…
Meta’s head of AI research, Joelle Pineau announces departure
Meta Platforms Inc. faces a significant leadership gap in its artificial intelligence (AI) division as Joelle Pineau, Vice…
Tinubu’s ruthless calculations and grand chessboard of 2027. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet The Tinubu-Wike…
White House firings raise concerns over Justice Department independence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The recent dismissal of career Justice Department lawyers by the White House signals President Donald…
Kenyan police in Haiti suffer massive casualties in clashes with gangs
(Reuters) - Two Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti have been seriously injured in clashes with gangs over…
U.S. authorities increase deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador
(AP) - A U.S. Air Force plane landed in El Salvador carrying 17 Venezuelans accused of being gang…
Gabon’s presidential campaign begins as political movement gains momentum
(Africanews) - As Gabon’s presidential election campaign officially begins on Saturday, March 29, several civil society organizations, political…
Guinea’s Junta leader pardons ex-ruler convicted of 2009 massacre
In a controversial move, Guinea’s ruling junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has granted a presidential pardon to former…
Sudan Army Chief vows to crush RSF, rules out reconciliation
(AP) - In a video statement on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed…
Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr marking end Ramadan
(Africanews) - Muslims in Nigeria and across the world marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan…
Elon Musk aims to slash $1trillion in U.S. spending by May
(Reuters) – Tech billionaire Elon Musk, whom President Donald Trump has tasked with shrinking the U.S. government, said…