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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Ethiopia and Somalia have reached a historic agreement to resolve a nearly year-long dispute following marathon talks in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The negotiations were brokered by…
Bulgaria and Romania to join Schengen zone in 2025
European interior ministers convened in Brussels on Thursday and voted to admit Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen Area, effectively removing border controls between the two nations and the rest…
Namibia: Three arrested in connection with alleged gang rape and murder of 16-year-old in Oshikoto
Three men have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl at a farm near Oshivelo in the Oshikoto region on Tuesday, December…
Moroccan authorities seize 3.61 tonnes of Cannabis Resin
Morocco's National Security Services, in collaboration with Customs officials, successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt involving 3.61 tonnes of cannabis resin at the Port of Casablanca on Wednesday, December 1, 2024.…
U.S. companies spend $3.26B on bitcoin amid market surge
Three major U.S. companies—MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital, and Riot Platforms—collectively spent over $3.26 billion on Bitcoin acquisitions during the first week of December, significantly increasing their holdings. This buying spree comes…
German President urges Tinubu to prioritize regional economic plans
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to develop emergency strategies for future economic cooperation within the West African region. Steinmeier made this recommendation during his…
Ernst Mach scholarship 2025: A golden opportunity for researchers
The Republic of Austria is extending an exciting opportunity for international postgraduate students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers through the Ernst Mach Scholarship 2025. Administered by OeAD-GmbH, Austria’s agency for…
Dangote refinery exports first PMS shipment to Cameroon
Dangote Refinery, Africa's largest oil refinery, has successfully exported its first shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Cameroon, marking a significant milestone in regional energy collaboration. This achievement stems…
Nigeria: Ibeto refunds N3.2 billion, fraud charges struck out
Chief Cletus Ibeto, Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, has refunded over N3.2 billion to Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, a complainant who accused him of financial impropriety. This development was disclosed…
USAfrica: The Afe Babalola – Dele Farotimi saga and Peter Obi. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Afe Babalola’s perceived high-handedness against Dele Farotimi, the combination of procedural missteps, public critiques, and…
Gunmen kidnap 50 people in northwestern Nigeria
Abuja, Dec 10, 2024 (AP): Armed men kidnapped dozens of people in northwestern Nigeria, residents and the police told The Associated Press on Tuesday, in the latest mass abduction in…
Jay-Z denies sexual assault allegations, accuses Lawyer of extortion
A lawsuit alleging sexual assault against Sean “Diddy” Combs has been amended to include new claims implicating Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. The plaintiff, who alleged she was raped at a 2000…
Ramaphosa reaffirms G20 unity ahead of Trump’s second administration
As the world anticipates the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term on January 20, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the G20’s commitment to collective cooperation. Ramaphosa…
Morocco’s tourism industry records significant growth, sets ambitious future goals
Morocco’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone, attracting 15.9 million visitors by the end of November 2024. This figure represents a 20% increase compared to the same period in…
Nigeria: Aviation Minister says DSS has no business searching bags at airports
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has declared that the Department of State Services (DSS) should no longer conduct bag searches at Nigerian airports, describing the practice…
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