Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner; Trump unharmed
Washington (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night (April 25,…
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI granted pardons on Monday, July 29, 2024, to three journalists detained for years along with hundreds of other prisoners, to commemorate his 25th anniversary on the…
Malta seeks to attract highly-skilled foreign workers amid labor shortages
Malta is currently experiencing labor shortages in 20 occupations, as revealed by the 2023 EURES report on shortages and surpluses. This situation indicates that Maltese authorities are looking to attract…
NAMA suspends proposed 800% hike in aircraft navigational charges
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended its proposed 800% increase in aircraft navigational charges, which was slated to become effective on September 1, 2024. This decision was announced…
MTN Nigeria shuts shops amid customer unrest over NIN-SIM linkage
MTN Nigeria announced on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the closure of its shops nationwide, directing customers to use its digital channels for any support they may need. While the company…
U.S. Heartland Visa: A way to attract foreign skills
In a significant move to stimulate economic growth in deindustrialized areas, the United States Conference of Mayors has endorsed the Heartland Visa. This proposed visa program, developed by the Economic…
Mali: Tuareg rebels clash with Malian forces and Wagner Group
In northern Mali, Tuareg rebels reported on Saturday that they had inflicted casualties on several government soldiers and Russian Wagner Group mercenaries during a two-day clash near the Algerian border.…
DRC: Seven fatalities in Kinshasa concert stampede
At least seven individuals lost their lives and many others sustained injuries during a stampede at a music concert in Congo's capital on Saturday, July 27, 2024, according to authorities.…
Nigeria: FCT Minister mobilizes youths against nationwide protests
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is rallying the youth of Abuja and other stakeholders to refrain from participating in the planned nationwide protests scheduled for…
South Africa’s ANC to expel ex-President Zuma
The disciplinary committee of South Africa’s ruling ANC has decided to expel former president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival group into elections in May, several media reported on Sunday,…
Nigerian boxer suspended from Olympics for violating an anti-doping rule
(AFP) Nigerian boxer Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore has been suspended from the Paris Olympics for violating an anti-doping rule, the International Testing Agency said on Saturday., July 27, 2024. A sample…
Ifeanyi Ubah’s death in London throws Nnewi, Nigerian Senate, associates into mourning
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The usually vibrant business town of Nnewi awakened to the news of the death of one…
DRC: Tshisekedi criticizes Ruto over Nairobi process
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has criticized Kenyan President William Ruto for his handling of the Nairobi Process, which was designed to foster dialogue with…
If Tinubu were today’s opposition leader. 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 I…
USAfrica: Dangote in battle fatigue. 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 Africa’s prime money man, Mr. Aliko Dangote of Nigeria, has recently changed…
U.S. Election: Obamas endorse Kamala Harris
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…
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