Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have been rescued, and authorities are searching for the remaining eight victims. By Dyepkazah Shibayan in…
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Exclusive 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…
Shehu Sani urges Tinubu to prioritize competence in appointments
A former federal lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the Eighth National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize competence in his appointments. Sani,…
South Africa: Ramaphosa appoints John Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday, June 30, 2024, that John Steenhuisen, the opposition leader from the Democratic Alliance, will serve as the Minister of Agriculture. This announcement…
Peter Obi calls for release of Nnamdi Kanu
Obi emphasized the lack of justification for Kanu's continued detention, especially given that courts have previously ordered his release. Speaking to journalists in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State,…
USAfrica: America’s dilemma after the Biden-Trump first debate. By Chris Ukachukwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chris Ukachukwu is a contributor to the multimedia platforms of USAfrica on politics and public…
USAfrica: Protest of democracy’s dark offspring. 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 Nairobi’s glamorous city centre and its surrounding inner city…
Biden stumbled, fumbled; Trump won debate. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet follow @Chido247 @USAfricaLive In one of the moments which captured and dramatized the weakness (garbled…
Northern Mozambique conflict endangers education
During 2022 and 2023, attacks on schools in Mozambique decreased significantly, according to a recent report. However, there has been a troubling rise in the military use of schools during…
Egypt and Central African Republic strengthen military ties
The Chief of Staff of Egypt's Armed Forces, Osama Askar, met with General Zephirin Mamadou, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic, in Cairo to…
Three men convicted in Seychelles for drug offenses
The Seychelles Supreme Court has sentenced two Iranians and one Pakistani man to 25 years in prison for drug trafficking. They were arrested along with five others by the Seychelles…
Peter Obi calls for healthcare reform in Nigeria
Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, expressed deep concern over the state of Nigeria's healthcare system, emphasizing CD that…
Mixed Reactions in Haiti as Kenyan Police Arrive to Combat Gang Violence
Nearly two years after Haiti urgently requested assistance to address a surge in gang violence, the arrival of hundreds of Kenyan police officers has elicited mixed reactions from the Haitian…
ATJLF commits $2.68M to human rights in Nigeria and West Africa
The Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF) has announced a commitment of $2.68 million in support for civil society organizations (CSOs) and other sub-grants and human rights legacy projects across…
Kenyan President Ruto withdraws Finance Bill amid deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, that he will not sign into law a controversial finance bill proposing new taxes, a decision that comes a day…
Haiti welcomes Kenyan Police intervention to combat gang violence
Anticipation is mingling with fear across Haiti as the country welcomes its fourth major foreign intervention to combat the pervasive gang violence choking the Caribbean nation. On Wednesday morning, (June…
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