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…
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FBI insider expresses concerns over Kash Patel’s involvement in hostage rescues
Days before Kash Patel’s high-stakes confirmation hearing for FBI director, a bureau insider has come forward with allegations questioning Patel’s judgment during sensitive hostage rescue missions, CBS News has learned.…
Senate Democrats block bill to sanction ICC, citing unintended consequences
Senate Democrats on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, blocked a Republican-led measure aimed at sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the bill, as drafted, could have unintended negative consequences…
Democratic states plan to challenge Trump’s federal grant freeze in court
A coalition of 24 Democratic attorneys general announced on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, that they are suing to prevent the White House from implementing a freeze on trillions of dollars…
U.S. military approves ICE use of Colorado Base for migrant detention
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that it has approved the use of a military base in Colorado as a temporary detention facility for unauthorized immigrants, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Pentagon revokes Gen. Mark Milley’s security detail and clearance
The Pentagon has confirmed that retired Gen. Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under both the Trump and Biden administrations, has had his security detail and…
U.S: Judge halts Trump federal funding freeze all public loans, grants and more
A federal judge on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, temporarily blocked a White House directive that ordered a freeze on federal assistance spending, causing widespread uncertainty among government agencies and organizations…
Trump administration expects 10% federal workforce cut via resignation program
The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to leave their positions in September 2025, as part of a program aimed at ending remote work, senior administration officials…
ECOWAS confirms official exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally recognized the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional bloc, following their decision to leave last year.…
$8 billion pledged for Africa’s $90 billion electricity expansion plan
An ambitious initiative to connect 300 million Africans to electricity over the next six years has received new financial commitments totaling over $8 billion from key lenders, including the Islamic…
X partners with visa to launch X-money, expanding financial services
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com Let us…
DRC crisis: M23 rebels strengthen control over Goma amid international outcry
The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have consolidated their hold over Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, following their recent incursion. The city remained largely calm on Wednesday, with…
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Goma crisis intensified as Congolese Army clashes with M23 rebels for control
The situation in Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), remains uncertain following another night of intense fighting between the Congolese army…
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