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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On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, residents of Zintan, Libya, escalated their protest over the abduction of Brigadier General Mustafa al-Whayshi, head of the Central Security Department, by shutting down key…
Ghana supreme court reinstates NPP majority ahead of election
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Ghana's Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, declaring that Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to vacate four parliamentary seats was unconstitutional. This ruling effectively…
Imprisoned Eritrean-Swedish Journalist honored with human rights award
Dawit Isaak, a journalist held without trial in an Eritrean prison for 23 years, has been honored with the Edelstam Prize, a Swedish human rights award, recognizing his unwavering commitment…
Senegal braces for National Assembly election amid escalating political tensions
Senegalese citizens are set to vote this Sunday, November 16, 2024, in a crucial National Assembly election, the first since President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved the previous Parliament in September.…
Trump appoints Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Federal efficiency overhaul
In a significant move aimed at reforming government operations, former President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, that tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek…
Ambition without plans. 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 Nigeria’s former…
Lessons for Nigeria from the 2024 U.S Election. 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 We are…
Five key priorities for Botswana’s new President Duma Boko
Following a historic political shift in Botswana, newly inaugurated President Duma Boko has outlined an ambitious agenda for his administration, marking the end of nearly six decades of Botswana Democratic…
UN Security Council weighs measures to address Sudan conflict
The United Nations Security Council is currently reviewing a British-drafted resolution that urges a halt to hostilities between Sudan’s warring factions and demands safe, unhindered humanitarian aid delivery across conflict…
Poll places Ghana’s ex-President Mahama ahead in December election
Ghana’s leading opposition figure, John Dramani Mahama, appears poised for victory in the upcoming presidential election, according to an opinion poll released on Monday. The poll indicates that Mahama, who…
Nigeria to host first international air show in 2025
The Federal Government has unveiled plans for Nigeria’s inaugural international air show, scheduled to take place in Lagos in 2025. This landmark event, which will span three days, is expected…
Tinubu urges peace and ceasefire at Arab-Islamic summit
During the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Bola Tinubu assured Middle Eastern leaders that Nigeria remains committed to supporting global initiatives that foster peace and stability in the…
Nigeria: Court sets January deadline for Shell and Global Gas settlement
The Federal High Court has scheduled January 22, 2025, as the deadline for Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and Global Gas and Refining Limited to report on…
New tax reform bill to end subnational consumption levies, ensure fair VAT allocation
The Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has announced that upcoming tax reform legislation will eliminate all subnational consumption levies, retaining only the Value Added Tax (VAT)…
Senegal’s campaigning intensifies ahead of early legislative elections
With Senegal's snap legislative elections less than a week away, the opposition and ruling party are intensifying efforts to sway voters in the capital, Dakar. Opposition coalition activists are engaging…
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