Opposition parties insist he’s plotting to be President-for-life; Touadera vs 6 opponents battle in CAR
Six presidential candidates will face off against the Central African Republic's incumbent leader Faustin Archange Touadera on Saturday (December 27, 2025). The opposition has accused Touadera, first elected in 2016,…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a significant rule change extending the automatic renewal period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). This new regulation aims to ensure that…
President Tinubu, our streets are empty. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com Is…
AFCON 2025: Ghana slip again in draw with Niger
Ghana’s aspirations for a successful 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign encountered yet another setback on Monday, September 9, 2024, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by…
South Africa and China pledge closer cooperation as Ramaphosa begins state visit
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for enhanced solidarity and cooperation between China and South Africa, emphasizing that this strengthened partnership aligns with the shared aspirations…
Kenyan hospital confirms death of Ugandan Olympian’s alleged killer
The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, accused of her murder, has succumbed to burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital treating him announced on Tuesday, September 10,…
Nigeria: DSS releases NLC President Joe Ajaero amid tensions over potential economic shutdown
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on administrative bail. Ajaero’s release late Monday night is seen as an effort…
Nigeria: NANS urges increase in student loans amid fuel price surge
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Nigeria: Rep orders JAMB to remit N3.602 billion
The House of Representatives has directed the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to remit N3.602 billion to the Federal Government’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) within 30 days. This mandate…
Kenya to seek public input on new revenue legislation
Kenya’s Finance Ministry will solicit public input on new legislation aimed at increasing revenue and addressing economic challenges, Finance Minister John Mbadi announced on Monday. This move follows the withdrawal…
USAfrica: Why is Tinubu and his operatives stifling constitutional freedoms in Nigeria? By Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia, Jnr
Nigeria’s arrest of NLC’s President Ajaero and Treasonable Felony Trial Of Protesters seem like unfolding signposts toward dictatorship, laments Prof. Nwaokobia, Jnr., convener of the CountryFirst Movement, and contributor to USAfricaonline.com…
UNN Center commends Gov. Mbah’s recognition of Mike Ejeagha. By Chris Agbedo
(Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet) The honor accorded Gentleman Mike Ejeagha by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State marks…
Sudan rejects UN’s call for ‘impartial’ force to protect millions of civilians
AFP: Sudan has rejected a call by United Nations experts for the deployment of an "independent and impartial force" to protect millions of civilians driven from their homes by more…
Fuel scarcities, daily price hike deepen frustrations, hardships in Nigeria
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Good Morning, Mr. Gates. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 Perhaps unknown to most…
SEXtortion: 2 Brothers from Nigeria sentenced in U.S for scheme resulting in teen’s death
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten, Thursday, announced that Samuel Ogoshi, age 24, and Samson Ogoshi, age 21, both of Lagos, Nigeria, were sentenced to 210…
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