INEC reschedules 2027 presidential election to January
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially overhauled the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, moving the Presidential and National Assembly polls forward to Saturday, January 16, 2027. The…
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Supporters and critics of Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, clashed on Friday, October 4, 2024, during public forums discussing the impeachment motion against him. The motion, introduced earlier this week…
30 countries confirm participation in BRICS summit
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov held a news briefing on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to discuss the upcoming BRICS summit scheduled to take place in Russia later this month.…
With neither fanfare nor flourish: for Yakubu Gowon at 90. 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 Between 1967 and 1970, Nigeria narrowly…
New withholding tax regime set to begin January 2025
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the newly gazetted withholding tax regulations will take effect starting January 1, 2025. In an official notice signed by FIRS Executive…
U.S. increases investment thresholds for international entrepreneur
Effective October 1, 2024, the U.S. will raise the minimum investment and revenue thresholds for the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), a program that allows foreign entrepreneurs to establish and grow…
UK issues travel warning for British tourists in UAE amid regional tensions
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South Africa unveils new visa reforms to boost economy
South Africa is set to implement significant visa reforms, including a points-based system for skilled workers and a remote work visa, in an effort to attract top talent and tourists.…
Uche Okwukwu declares bid for Ohanaeze Ndígbo President-General
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USAfrica: Why Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ TV series matter. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247 It came as joyful news a few days ago that…
Senegal: Opposition coalition names Former President Macky Sall as lead candidate
Senegal's upcoming legislative elections on November 17 are being closely watched as a critical precursor to the March 2024 presidential race. These elections are seen as a key indicator of…
USAfrica: Justice Kekere-Ekun’s burden of past controversies. By Amarike Akpoke
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Amarike Akpoke is a Contributing Analyst to USAfricaonline.com On 30th day of September 2024,…
Libya parliament appoints new central bank governor
Libya's eastern parliament has appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new governor of the central bank, following the dismissal of former governor Sadiq al-Kabir last month by the presidential…
Nigeria: Rep orders CCTV footage on Bobrisky’s prison stay
The House of Representatives joint committee, currently investigating the N15 million bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS), has instructed the…
Presidential aspirant sentenced to 12 years in prison
Tunisian politician Ayachi Zammel, a candidate in the upcoming October 6 presidential election, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, according to his lawyer, Abdessater Messoudi. “The court in…
What Nigeria is not at 64. By Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr.
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia, Jnr., opinion contributor to USAfricaLIVE.com, is the Convener of the Country…
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