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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The International Criminal Court on Wednesday 26 June, 2024 convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali, particularly for abusing prisoners as the de…
USAfrica: Should Nigerians emulate Kenyans? By Chudi Okoye
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chudi Okoye, PhD., a contributor to USAfrica You wouldn't think, to observe the profligate habits…
Unrest in Kenya as President Ruto faces backlash over finance bill
Kenya's President William Ruto, who came to power by appealing to the common people and describing himself as a "hustler," is now facing severe backlash. Tuesday's deadly chaos in Nairobi…
Court orders forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The ruling, delivered…
Kenyan President Ruto condemns protests as “Treasonous”, deploys Military
Kenyan President William Ruto has described the escalating nationwide protests against a controversial finance bill as "treasonous". The protests, led by youth, have turned violent, with protesters forcing their way…
Kanu appeals Justice Nyako’s ruling on his objection to court’s jurisdiction
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Binta…
Niger: Terrorist attack in Tassia results in 21 casualties
A coalition of terrorist armed groups attacked security forces near the village of Tassia, resulting in "21 martyrs including one civilian" and nine injured, the Ministry of Defense announced in…
U.S. withdrawal from Niger complicates West African insurgency monitoring
As the U.S. military concludes the removal of its remaining equipment and counter-terrorism personnel from Niger, American officials caution that monitoring the escalating insurgencies in West Africa is becoming increasingly…
Niger revokes Orano’s Uranium Mine license
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s largest uranium mines, the company announced on Thursday, June 20, 2023.…
French court sides with Douala Port in Bolloré dispute
On June 19, the Court of Cassation in Paris ruled in favor of the Port of Douala (PAD) in its ongoing dispute with the French conglomerate Bolloré over container terminal…
Excessive taxation on pure water traders: Committee chairman advocates for reform
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has disclosed that traders in Nigeria's pure water (sachet water) business pay at least six to seven…
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
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