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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(Reuters) – Tech billionaire Elon Musk, whom President Donald Trump has tasked with shrinking the U.S. government, said Thursday that he expects to complete most of his $1 trillion cost-cutting…
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 is Executive Editor of USAfrica -- since 1993 In recent weeks, we…
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 States, over rising tensions in the Arctic. Speaking at a policy forum…
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 base in the Danish territory, reigniting speculation about the United States' interest…
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 a "dramatic and dire situation." His warning follows an increase in violent…
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) mission was killed on Tuesday in an attack by suspected gang members,…
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 to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released Thursday. Journalists Detained, Whereabouts…
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 after it reclaimed the area from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary…
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, to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. The council, convened by…
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 a pre-tax profit of N316.7 billion, more than double the N112.1 billion…
GTCO reports N1.266 trillion profit for 2024, declares N8.03 dividend
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has released its audited consolidated and separate financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the…
Prof. Nwosu goes home; Soludo, Otti, Umahi, Obi, Ihedioha, Eze Aro, funeral
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet A few hours ago, today Friday, March 28, 2025, political science scholar, technocrat and former Chairman of…
Soyinka’s selective silence. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Back in 2022/2023, when Nigeria was at the crossroads of political transition, Prof. Wole…
Zimbabwe mourns veteran Journalist and activist Geoffrey Nyarota
Zimbabwe is mourning the loss of veteran journalist and human rights activist Geoffrey Nyarota, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 due to colon cancer. Nyarota was…
South Sudan opposition VP Riek Machar arrest sparks mixed reactions
(AP) - South Sudan’s main opposition party has announced that its leader, Riek Machar, has been arrested, prompting concerns from the United Nations and international allies. The U.N. had warned…
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