New Year Terror: 30+ people killed in Nigeria by “bandits”, “gunmen” attack
Several other people, including children, were kidnapped by "bandits" in Nigeria's Niger State. Security forces have struggled to contain the violence despite ongoing operations. More than 30 people were killed…
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USAfrica: Jaw-dropping settlement, MTN South Africa to pay Nigeria only US$53.2-million (R777-million) of $8.1-billion (R118-billion) CBN fines, refunds
Special to USAfrica @usafricalive USAfricaonline.com Christmas early for MTN Group . The telecommunications operator’s shares are likely to soar when markets reopen on Thursday in Johannesburg after it announced late…
U.S. Congressional Recognition for Chido Nwangwu on USAfrica’s 25 years of “service truly worthy of the respect”
On what set the networks on its pedestal, Dr. Chido Nwangwu noted that “USAfrica is respected for its acclaimed dedication to the business and interests of Africans and Americans, record of international…
Bad Dance in Caracas. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 January 3, 2026: The…
Trump says U.S. will “run” Venezuela, its oil; Narco-Terrorism charges await Maduro, wife Cilia in New York
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base, just north of New York City, on Saturday afternoon, January 3, 2026, hours after their…
USAfrica: Biodun Jeyifo, radical humanist and profound scholar at 80. By Chidi Amuta
On an epic journey from Ife to Osogbo to seek the consent of my future father-in-law, BJ volunteered to accompany me along with another colleague from the department. We rode…
Burkina Faso and Mali restrict entry for Americans
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American nationals in a tit-for-tat move after the United States included both African countries on a no-entry list. U.S. President Donald…
Trump’s Christmas Day strikes have consequences beyond Nigeria. By Thomas Edwards
Thomas Edwards is an analyst of faith, religion and political issues. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. On Christmas Day…
U.S., Nigeria diverge in details over air strikes targeting terrorists
AFP, Abuja: Immediately following surprise U.S. strikes targeting militants in Nigeria, it remained unclear who or what was actually hit as Washington and Abuja told slightly different stories. Complicating matters…
Language as one of Nigeria’s most contested battlegrounds. By Chris Agbedo
There is something deeply unsettling about the way language has become one of Nigeria’s most contested battlegrounds. For decades, violence has carved its marks on our national psyche, but in…
Nigeria’s Osimhen scores against Tunisia to advance to 2nd round
The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Victor Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. But Tunisia refused to surrender in the top-of-the-table Group…
Why Nigeria’s Chief Justice must end Abuse of Power in Judicial appointments. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. “A…
American Air Strikes in Sokoto and a familiar Nigerian Nightmare. By Chima Nnadi-Oforgu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chima Nnadi-Oforgu, contributing analyst to USAfricaLive.com, is the Editor of Oblongmedia in Owerri, Nigeria. Evidently,…
U.S strikes Nigeria’s Islamic State terrorists on Christmas night, says Trump
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 @Chido247 USAfricaonline.com: The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on…
Opposition parties insist he’s plotting to be President-for-life; Touadera vs 6 opponents battle in CAR
Six presidential candidates will face off against the Central African Republic's incumbent leader Faustin Archange Touadera on Saturday (December 27, 2025). The opposition has accused Touadera, first elected in 2016,…
U.S. consumer confidence falls for fifth straight month amid tariff and inflation concerns
Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy weakened further in December, as persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s tariff policies deepened public anxiety about the nation’s financial outlook. According to data…
South Sudanese migrants sue U.S. over end of deportation protections
A coalition of immigrant rights advocates has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 200 South Sudanese…
Trump recalls U.S ambassadors from Nigeria, 29 countries
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the recall of nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and senior embassy postings, including Nigeria, in what officials describe as a broad effort to…
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