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 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to name two roads in the Guzape District after prominent Nigerian literary figures,…
U.S condemns RSF attacks on Sudanese civilians
"The United States condemns the horrific attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on unarmed civilians," stated State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. "Attacks on civilians throughout Sudan must stop now.…
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Tanzania seeks African investment
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), with membership of all the 36 Governors in the country…
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Angola advances energy transition with global collaboration
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UN humanitarian chief criticizes leadership in conflict zones
Leaders in many conflict areas prioritize power and political rivalries over addressing the needs of their people, improving their lives, and ending the fighting, the United Nations humanitarian chief, Martin…
USAfrica: Tinubu needs a roadmap for the preservation of Nigeria. By Tunde Olusunle
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DR Congo pushes for local currency over dollar
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Aruna rises to 16th in ITTF rankings after successful appeal
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