Court directs Texas judge to decide CFPB credit card fee case by May 10

A federal appeals court has directed a judge in Texas to make a decision by May 10 on whether to block the new rule by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection…

Scammers flood US class action settlements with fraudulent claims

Scammers are inundating US class action settlements with fraudulent claims, posing a significant threat to the integrity of the legal process, according to a report by Reuters. Artsana, a manufacturer…

Climate change poses risk to Ghana’s health, food security

A recent report by the World Bank Group has underscored the significant risks posed by climate change to both health and food security in Ghana, shedding light on the urgent…

Rwanda marks Int’l Labor Day with emphasis on youth digital skills promotion

On May 1st, Rwanda commemorated International Labor Day with a special emphasis on advancing digital skills among its youth, aligning with the country's burgeoning digital economy. Over 200 delegates, comprising…

Pakistani workers play central role in national progress, prosperity: PM

On May 1st, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a message underscoring the pivotal role of workers in driving national progress and prosperity, emphasizing the value, respect, and empowerment accorded…

Huge explosion kills at least 5 at Vietnam’s wood company

On May 1st, tragedy struck a wood manufacturing company in Vietnam's southern province of Dong Nai, resulting in a devastating explosion that claimed the lives of at least five individuals…

May Day observed in Bangladesh

On May 1st, Bangladesh commemorated the historic May Day with fervour and dedication, echoing global celebrations and affirming a renewed pledge to safeguard the rights of workers. The focal event…

Blinken tells Netanyahu U.S. opposes plan of ground attack on Rafah

On May 1st, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed the United States' opposition to Israel's proposed large-scale ground assault on Rafah during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

U.S. Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25-5.5 pct as inflation ticks up

On May 1st, the U.S. Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rates steady within the range of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent, marking the decision amidst escalating worries…

Banditry menace and looming Famine in Nigeria. By Chris Uchenna Agbedo

Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Agbedo is a Professor of Linguistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and contributing analyst to…

U.S Senator calls for deporting foreign student protesters

Yoga Lin performs in Beijing for his Idol tour

Renowned Taiwanese pop singer Yoga Lin captivated audiences with a series of three concerts held in Beijing from December 30 to January 1, drawing an impressive crowd of approximately 30,000…

4 officers fatally shot, 4 wounded in North Carolina

In a tragic turn of events, four law enforcement officers were fatally shot and four others wounded in a harrowing confrontation in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday afternoon. The incident…

Judge fines Trump for contempt, threatens jail

In a courtroom drama that unfolded on Tuesday, former US President Donald Trump found himself held in contempt of court by Judge Juan Merchan for repeatedly violating a gag order…

Gunfire leaves 3 US law enforcement officers dead, 5 injured

On April 30th, 2024, a devastating incident unfolded in a suburban area of Charlotte, North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of three members of a US Marshals fugitive task force…