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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Jonathan urges African leaders to see youth as a strategic asset
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African leaders to recognize the continent’s youth as a driving force for innovation, leadership, and global competitiveness rather than viewing them as…
Uganda threatens military action in Congo amid rising regional tensions
(Reuters) - Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued an ultimatum to forces in Bunia, a town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, demanding that “all forces”…
M23 Rebels seize Bukavu as Congo accuses Rwanda of escalating conflict
(Reuters) - Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advanced into the center of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, encountering little resistance from government forces, according to witnesses and the…
Tinubu backs African Credit Rating Agency, calls for fairer assessments
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed strong support for the newly launched African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), emphasizing that it will provide more equitable and transparent credit assessments for…
On Deportation and Repatriation, Nigeria urges U.S to observe global conventions
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The Federal Government of Nigeria has called upon the United States to adhere to established…
Tinubu and his many opponents. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 Barely mid-way into his four-year…
Djibouti’s Youssouf elected AU commission chair amid regional conflicts
(AP) - The leaders of African Union (AU) member states on Saturday, February 15, 2025, elected Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, as the new Chairperson of the African Union…
Trump administration directs U.S. Embassies to prepare for staff cuts
(Reuters) - The administration of President Donald Trump has instructed U.S. embassies worldwide to prepare for staff reductions as part of efforts to restructure the U.S. diplomatic corps, three sources…
Age of knowledge, revisited. By Abdu Rafiu
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Abdu Rafiu contributes commentary to USAfrica Hardly is it suspected that the physical defines undercurrents that…
Trump pushes for reciprocal tariffs, raising global trade concerns
(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed his economic team to formulate plans for reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose taxes on U.S. imports, escalating concerns about a potential…
Senate set to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary
The Senate is expected to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday, following weeks of uncertainty over whether the…
African leaders renew push for colonial reparations
(Reuters) - African leaders convening in Ethiopia this weekend are set to launch a renewed effort for slavery and colonial reparations. However, they are likely to face strong resistance from…
Trump must decide soon if US jeans will still be made in Africa
The factory may be in East Africa, but the Wrangler and Levi’s jeans rolling off the production line are pure Americana, destined for US stores like Walmart and JCPenney. The…
U.S. opposition challenges South Africa’s G20 agenda
(Reuters) - South Africa’s presidency of the G20 was expected to amplify the concerns of developing nations, particularly issues such as rising inequality, unsustainable sovereign debt, and stalled efforts to…
Musk defends federal downsizing as Trump signs executive order
Elon Musk, standing beside President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, defended the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) aggressive cost-cutting measures and workforce reductions across federal…
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