Huge explosion kills at least 5 at Vietnam’s wood company

On May 1st, tragedy struck a wood manufacturing company in Vietnam's southern province of Dong Nai, resulting in a devastating explosion that claimed the lives of at least five individuals…

May Day observed in Bangladesh

On May 1st, Bangladesh commemorated the historic May Day with fervour and dedication, echoing global celebrations and affirming a renewed pledge to safeguard the rights of workers. The focal event…

Blinken tells Netanyahu U.S. opposes plan of ground attack on Rafah

On May 1st, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed the United States' opposition to Israel's proposed large-scale ground assault on Rafah during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

U.S. Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25-5.5 pct as inflation ticks up

On May 1st, the U.S. Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rates steady within the range of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent, marking the decision amidst escalating worries…

Banditry menace and looming Famine in Nigeria. By Chris Uchenna Agbedo

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 to…

U.S Senator calls for deporting foreign student protesters

Yoga Lin performs in Beijing for his Idol tour

Renowned Taiwanese pop singer Yoga Lin captivated audiences with a series of three concerts held in Beijing from December 30 to January 1, drawing an impressive crowd of approximately 30,000…

4 officers fatally shot, 4 wounded in North Carolina

In a tragic turn of events, four law enforcement officers were fatally shot and four others wounded in a harrowing confrontation in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday afternoon. The incident…

Judge fines Trump for contempt, threatens jail

In a courtroom drama that unfolded on Tuesday, former US President Donald Trump found himself held in contempt of court by Judge Juan Merchan for repeatedly violating a gag order…

Gunfire leaves 3 US law enforcement officers dead, 5 injured

On April 30th, 2024, a devastating incident unfolded in a suburban area of Charlotte, North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of three members of a US Marshals fugitive task force…

Chinese authorities to ensure orderly college entrance exam

On May 1st, 2024, China's Ministry of Education, alongside other relevant authorities, affirmed their commitment to implementing effective measures and plans to ensure the smooth execution of the upcoming national…

Harvey Weinstein expected in New York court after rape conviction overturned

On May 1, 2024, Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to appear in a state court in Manhattan for the first time since the overturning of his 2020 rape conviction by New…

Gaza protests in US: Israel supporters attack pro-Palestinian camp in LA, 300 protesters arrested in New York

On May 1, 2024, incidents of violence and arrests marked pro-Palestinian protests in the United States, highlighting escalating tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict. In Los Angeles, supporters of Israel reportedly…

UK begins detaining migrants set to be deported to Rwanda

The British government has commenced the detention of migrants in preparation for their deportation to Rwanda within the next nine to 11 weeks, announced officials on Wednesday. This move marks…

African Union extends condolences over devastating floods in Kenya

The African Union (AU) expressed its condolences on Tuesday over the tragic loss of life in Kenya resulting from severe flooding. Kenyan authorities reported that heavy rains have led to…