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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Escalating costs of going to school and overhauling education. By Ndubuisi Anaenugwu
I have always campaigned against ‘grab certificate education’ or ‘copy and paste education.’ I believe that education in Africa and elsewhere should focus on addressing our several challenges, namely in…
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Ghana
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday, October 28, 2024, that it would impose visa restrictions on individuals deemed responsible for actions that undermine democracy in Ghana, ahead of the…
Boko Haram attack kills 40 troops from Chad army near Nigeria, sparking hunt for militants
The Chadian presidency announced that approximately 40 soldiers were killed in an overnight assault on a military base in the Lake Chad region bordering Nigeria. President Mahamat Idriss Deby visited…
Enugu State dismisses October 29 sit-at-home order
The Enugu State government has condemned the unauthorized sit-at-home order for October 29, allegedly issued by unknown non-state actors in response to the death of renowned Ogene musician Okezie Mba,…
Enugu Monarch urges Nnamdi Kanu’s release for Southeast stability
The Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers' Council, His Royal Majesty Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, has urged the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, suggesting that his ongoing detention contributes…
Nigeria: NEITI extends condolences as NSIB intensifies search in NNPC helicopter crash
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has expressed deep condolences to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the families of the victims, East Wind Aviation, and the wider…
Tinubu administration confirms Betta Edu will not return to cabinet
The presidency has confirmed that Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, will not be returning to President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. This decision was disclosed by…
Australian University offers $30,000 scholarship for intersex health research
The University of Sydney has introduced a new 2025 Postgraduate Research Scholarship to advance research on the health needs of individuals with innate variations in sex characteristics (IVSC). This initiative…
Bitcoin dominates over ethereum as institutional demand diverges
Bitcoin has recently surged ahead of Ethereum, reaching one of the largest value gaps between the two cryptocurrencies in recent history. Bitcoin’s market cap stands approximately $1 trillion above Ethereum’s,…
Economic concerns shape Botswana’s upcoming election
Botswana will hold its general election on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, with President Mokgweetsi Masisi seeking a second term against three challengers. While analysts suggest the election could be competitive,…
UN appeals for global focus as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis escalates
A local civil society organization, the Gezira Conference, has condemned recent attacks in Gezira State’s northern and eastern regions, labeling them a massacre. According to the organization, members of the…
Senegal seeks to revise $1.8 billion IMF agreement amid worsening debt crisis
Senegal's $1.8 billion aid program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), secured in 2023, is currently on hold. Finance Minister Cheikh Diba stated that a revised agreement will be necessary,…
Wiked judges and Nyesomized courts in Nigeria. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, Professor at the Fletcher School and currently chairs the Truth, Justice, and Peace Commission on south-east Nigeria “A Judge shall avoid developing excessively close relationship with frequent…
Gen. Gowon’s revisionist amputations of Nigeria’s history versus the truth. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a Contributing Editor of USAfrica — since 1993. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first…
Tunisian lawyer sentenced to two years for criticism of government
Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian lawyer and outspoken critic of President Kais Saied, has been sentenced to two years in prison for allegedly insulting her country, as confirmed by her…
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