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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May 29 election, South Africa’s ex-President Zuma declared ineligible to run
May 29 election, South Africa's ex-President Zuma declared ineligible to run By Umberto Bacchi (AFP) — South Africa's top court ruled Monday that graft-tainted former president turned firebrand opposition challenger…
South Africa: Jacob Zuma launches new party manifesto
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, former South African President Jacob Zuma expressed deep concern over the pervasive poverty among black South Africans and committed to job creation and crime reduction…
Senator Rubio declines to commit to accepting 2024 election results
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, an ally of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, stated on Sunday, May 19, 2024, that he would not accept the results of the November 5 election…
DRC: Army thwarts attempted coup involving US citizens
The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed, and approximately 50 individuals, including three American citizens, have…
CBN withdraws cybersecurity levy directive
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retracted its directive requiring banks and payment service providers to collect and remit the cybersecurity levy as outlined in the Cybercrime Prevention and…
Tunisians protest migrant presence in Jebeniana
Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the streets of Jebeniana on Saturday, May 18, 2024, to protest the presence of sub-Saharan migrants stranded as the country intensified its border patrol efforts.…
Pentecost and futile philosophies of this age. By Bishop Felix Orji
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U.S. Democrats allege disrespect over Kenya leader snub at Congress
Lawmakers from U.S President Joe Biden's Democratic Party accused House Speaker Mike Johnson of disrespecting Africa after he did not invite Kenyan President William Ruto to address Congress during…
An Emperor and his nemesis. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 There is a limit to…
South Sudan signs a peace commitment in Kenya
The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups signed a "commitment declaration" for peace on Thursday during high-level mediation talks in Kenya. The agreement marks a significant step towards…
Tunisian lawyers protest arrests amid crackdown
Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday, May 16, to protest a series of recent arrests that have convulsed the country over the past week and provoked international…
Senegal’s PM calls for a reset in Africa-Europe relations
A reset of Africa's relations with Europe is the only future in sight, Senegal's Prime Minister predicted Thursday (May 16). Ousmane Sonko pointed to a decisive context that requires a…
WAFU B U-17: Golden Eaglets secure a draw against Burkina Faso
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets secured a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso in their opening Group B match at the 2024 WAFU B U-17 qualifiers in Ghana on Thursday, May 16, 2024.…
Fubara promises prudent revenue use and development
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Elele, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State committed to the prudent management of the state's revenue during his administration. This pledge was made during…
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