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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…
Nigeria’s democracy and its vagrant elite. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta…
Putin warns west as Trump pushes for Greenland annexation
(Daily Beast) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong warning to Western nations, particularly the United…
VP Vance criticizes Denmark over Greenland as Trump revives annexation push
Vice President J.D. Vance has accused Denmark of "underinvesting" in Greenland during a visit to an American military…
UN chief warns of “dramatic and dire” situation in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has raised alarm over the escalating crisis in South Sudan, describing it as…
Kenyan officer killed in Haiti as gang violence escalates
(Africanews) - A Kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti as part of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS)…
Burkina Faso Junta arrests Journalists amid crackdown on press freedom
(AP) - Burkina Faso’s military junta has arrested three prominent journalists, escalating its crackdown on press freedom, according…
Sudan: Khartoum residents celebrate army who reclaimed area from RSF
(Africanews) - Residents of Allafah, a neighborhood located 40 kilometers south of Khartoum, have welcomed the Sudanese army…
IMF names Tony Elumelu to advisory council on entrepreneurship and growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Founder and Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings,…
Aradel Holdings reports N316.7 billion pre-tax profit for 2024, surging over 180%
Aradel Holdings, a leading oil and gas company in Nigeria, has announced its 2024 full-year financial results, reporting…