USAfrica: Pope’s message in Africa knocks tin-god grandiosity of leaders. By Chido Nwangwu
Chido Nwangwu @Chido247 On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Pope Leo XIV conveyed a frank and forthright message of accountability, support for the poor and underscored his opposition to corruption. He…
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Tanzania disqualifies main opposition party CHADEMA from 2025 elections
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Eswatini applauds Kenya’s role in land policy benchmarking visit
The Government of Eswatini has expressed profound appreciation to Kenya for its instrumental support and expertise during a recent benchmarking mission to strengthen Eswatini’s Land Policy and Property Valuation Bill.…
General Oligui Nguema targets seven-year Presidency in Gabon poll
LIBREVILLE, (Reuters)Vote counting began shortly after 6 p.m. (1700 GMT) on Saturday, April 12, 2025, as polling stations closed across Gabon, although some remained open to accommodate voters still in…
Humphrey Nwosu: how not to treat a national hero. By Abdu Rafiu
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NollyBabes, Tochi and Ebele, stars of the Nigerian movie industry. By Okey Anueyiagu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Okey Anueyiagu, Professor of Political Economy, public policy analyst and author of the book ‘Biafra,…
Air Algeria launches direct flights to Nigeria
Air Algeria, the national carrier of Algeria, has launched direct flights to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, marking a strategic step towards enhancing connectivity between North and West Africa. With Abuja now…
Gabon votes in first presidential election since 2023 coup
LIBREVILLE (AP) – Voters in oil-rich Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday, April 12, 2025, for a pivotal presidential election that the country’s military rulers hope will cement their…
Are we bound to this violence? 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 For the better part…
Abure and the decline of Nigeria’s Labour Party. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Exclusivism and egocentrism are killer viruses in political party management. This is a truism…
Nigeria’s foreign policy or foreign folly? By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet In a world where diplomacy is the quiet engine of national development, one cannot…
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns U.S.-China trade war could shrink global GDP by 7%
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has issued a serious warning about the long-term global economic risks posed by the ongoing tariff dispute between the…
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu arrested after rally
(AP) - Prominent Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, shortly after speaking at a political rally. His party, Chadema, shared a statement on X…
Gabon gears up for first presidential election since 2023 coup
(AP) - Brice Oligui Nguema, the military officer who led the 2023 coup that removed former president Ali Bongo from power, is now the interim president of Gabon. As the…
DR Congo transfers jailed Americans to U.S. custody
(Reuters) – Three American citizens who were imprisoned over a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been handed over to U.S. custody, Congolese officials confirmed on…
China slaps 84% hike on U.S goods; U.S. stock futures tumble more than 600 points as Trump tariffs begin
China slaps 84% hike on U.S goods; U.S. stock futures tumble more than 600 points as Trump tariffs begin The initial impact of U.S President Donald Trump's tariffs on several…
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