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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 Africa’s prime money man, Mr. Aliko Dangote of Nigeria, has recently changed…
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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign, offering crucial support from two of the nation's most influential…
Olympic opening ceremony unfolds along the Seine River in Paris
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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has released new guidelines for the recapitalization and merger of banks and other financial institutions. These guidelines were disclosed in a statement posted on its…
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By Fred Chukwuelobe I join the Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, Ikeduru LGA, Imo State, in mourning the death of their patriarch, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu CFR. Chief Iwuanyanwu…
Nigeria’s army warns against Kenya-style protests over hardship
Nigeria's armed forces on Thursday (July 25, 2024) warned against Kenya-style violence in protests planned for next week over soaring costs of living, saying the military would stop any attempts to…
USAfrica: What Nigeria’s Tinubu should learn from America’s Biden. By Chido Nwangwu
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Kenya: Ruto appoints opposition members to cabinet
In response to nationwide protests, Kenyan President William Ruto nominated four members of the main opposition party to a "broad-based" cabinet on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This move, however, has…
Google infuses AI into play store to revolutionize user experience
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Nigeria: Senate approves steep windfall tax on banks’ foreign exchange gains
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U.S. launches international entrepreneur rule to attract global startups
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Kenya: Pro- and anti-government protesters clash in Nairobi
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Morocco’s ex-Minister sentenced to five years
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