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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Nigeria: Exchange rate hits five-week low, approaches N1,500/$1
The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar fell to a six-week low on Monday, closing at N1,490.2/$1, just N10 shy of the significant N1,500/$1 mark. According to official…
Hunger for us, jet for them. 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 The…
World bank funds $260 million to transform Ghana’s energy sector
The World Bank has sanctioned a $250 million credit via the International Development Association (IDA) and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program to support Ghana's…
President Ruto addresses youth protests
President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths against the Finance Bill 2024, expressing his pride in their peaceful and united stance. Speaking in Nyahururu on Sunday,…
Togo lifts ban on foreign press
Togo’s High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has announced the lifting of its suspension of accreditation for foreign news organizations, as reported by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday.…
Oil prices rise on summer demand, Mideast tensions
Oil prices increased by about 1% on Monday, June 23, 2024, driven by the anticipation of robust summer driving demand and escalating tensions in the Middle East, including drone attacks…
Cryptocurrency market faces steep decline amidst weak demand and policy uncertainty
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing increasing losses following its second-worst weekly decrease in 2024. This decline is attributed to waning demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), ambiguity surrounding the U.S.…
Tunisian President dismisses Minister following Haj pilgrim deaths
Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Brahim Chaibi, the Minister of Religious Affairs, following widespread criticism after the deaths of dozens of Tunisians during the Haj pilgrimage. The presidency announced…
Egypt revokes licenses of 16 tourism companies over pilgrim deaths
Egypt has withdrawn the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, holding them accountable for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca. A…
Namibian court overturns law criminalising same-sex relationships
A top Namibian court on Friday, June 21, 2024, struck down the country's colonial-era laws criminalizing same-sex relationships, marking a significant victory for the LGBTQ community. The high court in…
Newly sworn-in South African MP suspended over racist language
Renaldo Gouws, a controversial South African opposition politician, has been suspended by his party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), less than a week after being sworn in as a member of…
“We are ready to fight,” President Kagame responds to DR Congo
In an exclusive interview, Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared Rwanda's readiness to go to war with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) if necessary. Kagame stated, "they are ready to…
Ivory Coast launches mobile enrolment centres for health coverage program
Ivory Coast recently introduced mobile enrolment centres for its universal health coverage program, which has faced criticism since its inception in 2019 due to difficulties in accessing benefits. Samuel Touffet,…
USAfrica: Bridging the gap between politicians’ rhetorics and Nigeria’s realities. By Amarike Akpoke
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. In his Eid 2024 goodwill message, President Bola Tinubu emphasized that "sacrifice and duty…
My Jet is Bigger Than Yours. 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. In 1989, the call…
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