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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Belarus has "unilaterally" released an American citizen from detention, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Sunday, as the Kremlin-aligned nation conducted a highly criticized election expected to extend…
U.S VP Vance criticizes Catholic Bishops over immigration stance
The administration's aggressive stance on immigration included issuing approximately 200 executive actions in its initial days, such as denying birthright citizenship to children of unauthorized immigrants and temporary visa holders—a…
All ears, Mr. Trump is back. 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 Predictably, millions of people from across the globe were glued…
USAfrica: Limits of the American King. 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 one week into…
Kemi Badenoch, the Tortoise and the Mosquito. By Chris Uchenna Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Agbedo is a Professor of Linguistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a contributing analyst…
Rise in inflation in Ghana, Nigeria will hinder economic growth, says Deloitte
Professional services firm, Deloitte, has reiterated that the persistent rise in inflation in Ghana and Nigeria will hinder economic growth. This is because businesses are experiencing increased costs, whilst consumers…
Lagos, Obasa’s mouth and wild pigeon. By Suyi Ayodele
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 Mudashiru Obasa…
Africa’s struggle against rising terrorism, call for global action
Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed has highlighted the urgent and escalating threat of terrorism in Africa, describing the continent as the "focal point of global terrorism." Addressing the Security Council…
Africa: Sahel nations to form unified force to combat Jihadist violence
Three junta-ruled nations in Africa's Sahel region—Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—are set to establish a 5,000-strong unified force to combat the persistent jihadist violence that has plagued the region for…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: “Cautious optimism” on Trump’s trade strategies
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed "cautious optimism" regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies. Okonjo-Iweala urged a measured approach to evaluating Trump’s strategies,…
Oyedele warns of global trade impact from Trump’s policies
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has raised concerns about the potential implications of the external revenue service announced by U.S. President…
Putin congratulates Trump on taking office, advocates dialogue and global stability
On Monday, January 20, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States and expressed optimism regarding Trump’s intention to initiate dialogue…
Full text of Trump inaugural speech
On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address, promising a “revolution of common sense” and proclaiming the dawn of a “thrilling new era of national…
Trump’s inauguration speech promises strict immigration policies
United States President Donald Trump has pledged to enforce stricter immigration policies, including the deportation of millions of "criminal aliens" who enter the country illegally. Trump made this declaration during…
“America’s decline is over”, says Trump
Donald Trump, at 78 years old, was sworn in for a historic second term as President of the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025. In his inaugural address, he…
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