New Year Terror: 30+ people killed in Nigeria by “bandits”, “gunmen” attack
Several other people, including children, were kidnapped by "bandits" in Nigeria's Niger State. Security forces have struggled to contain the violence despite ongoing operations. More than 30 people were killed…
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The Supreme Court’s emergency politics. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
“All judges are politicians whether they know it or not.”Enrique Petracchi, former Chief Justice of Argentina, (2002).Among lawyers trained in the traditions of the Common Law, judicial power is often…
Guinea’s Doumbouya seeks to legitimize rule with presidential vote
Four years after seizing power in a military coup, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya is positioning himself to transform from soldier to statesman. The Guinean leader, who once vowed not to run…
Implications of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive on foreign card. By Daniel A. Ochonma
Dan Ochonma, a contributing analyst to USAfrica, is the moderator of the FGNP Strategy Room (Global Minds, Nigerian Impacts)The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and payment…
Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury,…
Trump of Wars. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 On the matter of…
USAfrica: Nigeria, Dangote’s activism and the risk of incomplete reform. By Patrick O. Okigbo III
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nigeria, periodically, appears to lurch toward reform, only to settle back into familiar habits.…
USAfrica: The Battle for the American Visa. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247 From one major city to another, it’s been tales of…
Trump promises stronger U.S. Economic growth; criticizes Biden in national address
United States President Donald Trump has promised that the American economy will record strong growth in 2026, while blaming former President Joe Biden for the economic challenges facing many Americans.…
Trump commends his efforts despite declining approval
U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that his administration’s economic policies are making the country better. He attacked his predecessor, Joe Biden, for running what Trump called a “corrupt system.”…
U.S. Immigration: USCIS cuts reuse of photos to 36 months
Special to USAfricanonline.com The U.S. immigration agency has revised its biometric policy, limiting reuse of photographs to 3 years and ending acceptance of self-submitted images. The White House characterizes the…
U.S. job growth slows as unemployment rises to 4.6%
The U.S. job market showed mixed signals in November, as employers added 64,000 jobs, exceeding forecasts, while revised figures for October revealed a steep loss of 105,000 positions, according to…
Trump Chief of Staff faces backlash over candid remarks
Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s influential yet low-profile chief of staff, has found herself at the center of a political storm after a Vanity Fair profile published Tuesday, December 16,…
Nigeria: House moves to probe Dangote-NMDPRA fuel dispute
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into a brewing dispute between the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Dangote Refinery, focusing on allegations of arbitrary…
Nigeria Mourns as Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Passes Away
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (rtd.), has died at the age of 71. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He reportedly passed away…
Abaribe on Why “Tinubu Will Lose the 2027 Election”
Abaribe on Why "Tinubu Will Lose the 2027 Election” Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. A critical and influential voice in…
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