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Gunmen kidnap more than 75 people in Nigeria
(Reuters) - Armed gunmen kidnapped at least 75 people from a village in northwest Nigeria, residents said on…
USAfrica: Why return of the Taliban to power is cause for concern. By Chidi Amuta
Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica magazine and USAfricaonline.com When a great army retreats in stampede,…
USAfrica: Petroleum Industry Bill signed by Buhari is a monstrosity. By Mike Ozekhome, SAN.
How can the federal government alone have shares in the only viable milk industry of Nigeria, to the…
Nigeria expects to lift Twitter ban by end of 2021
By Karin Strohecker and Libby Georg (Reuters). Nigeria expects to lift its ban on Twitter before the end of…
USAfrica BrkNEWS: South Africa hit by 14,728 new COVID-19 cases — within 24 hours
South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is reporting that the country has recorded 14,728 new COVID-19…
USAfrica: Why Taliban triumph in Afghanistan is Biden’s burden. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned US-based newspaper published on the internet and USAfrica magazine, Houston. By Chido Nwangwu…
Zambian president-elect Hichilema holds meeting with defeated incumbent, wins 2021 presidential election
On his Twitter account, Zambia’s President-elect has announced that on August 16, 2021, he “had a meeting with…
Alaezi Dike’s “Beyond the Boundaries” creates new memories. Review by Dr. Lilian Asomugha
Alaezi Dike’s “Beyond the Boundaries” creates new memories. Review by Dr. Lilian I. Asomugha, in Los Angeles, California…
USAfrica: Babangida at 80 and the Nigerian project. By Chidi Amuta
Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of Houston-headquartered USAfrica magazine and USAfricaonline.com - since 1993. He is based…
Biden challenged as swift Taliban takeover leaves U.S image in tatters
Biden challenged as swift Taliban takeover leaves U.S image in tatters Special to USAfricaonline.com Washington (AFP): After two decades…
U.S options complicating as Afghan President Ghani “has fled his country” as Talibans battle for power
USAfricaonline.com: U.S options complicating as Afghan President Ghani "has fled his country" as Talibans battle for power. This reportedly…
Haiti declares state of emergency, 1600 dead in 7.2 mag earthquake
The Haitian government has declared a state of emergency. At least, 1600 people died in a 7.2 magnitude…
USAfrica: Is Shell Oil’s $110 million payment for spill a slap or remedy? By Chido Nwangwu.
Is Shell Oil’s $110 million payment for spill a slap or remedy? By Chido Nwangwu, Publisher of USAfricaonline.com…
Shell to pay $110m to Nigerian community over oil spill from 50 years
By William Clowes (Bloomberg) --Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s Nigerian unit agreed to pay a community in the West African…
Mozambican forces backed by Rwandan troops drive out jihadists
AFP: Mozambican forces backed by Rwandan troops said they had driven out jihadists occupying the key port town…