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…
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Trump blames Democrats for prolonged government shutdown
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Democrats, describing them as “crazed lunatics” who have “lost their way,” as the federal government shutdown inches toward becoming the longest in American…
Economics and Madness. 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 A conclave of diverse…
Nigeria to U.S: religion-based killings are “fueled by special interests” to sow division
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the United States remains one of Nigeria’s closest allies, despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”…
Hassan wins Tanzania election amid protest
Tanzania’s electoral commission announced on Saturday that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured victory in the national election with nearly 98% of the votes, following a week of violent protests…
Trump designates Nigeria as “country of particular concern” over killing of christians
U.S. President Donald Trump has placed Nigeria on the list of “countries of particular concern,” citing what he described as the “mass slaughter” of Christians across the nation. In a…
Love, mercy and forgiveness. By Abdu Rafiu
Rafiu contributes the Ram column to USAfricaonline.com Love, it is said, conquers all things. The saying was echoed by the Archbishop of Homs for the Syrian Catholics, Jacques Mourad while…
Tinubu charges new service chiefs to crush emerging security threats
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs to intensify efforts in the fight against insecurity, emphasizing that the nation expects tangible results rather than excuses. The president…
Nigeria: FCT Police arrest 14 suspected kidnappers, rescue 23 victims
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the arrest of fourteen suspected kidnappers and the rescue of twenty-three foreign nationals held captive in Nasarawa State. In a statement…
Economists estimate drop in U.S. weekly jobless claims
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, according to economist estimates released Thursday. However, job opportunities for those recently laid off remain limited as…
U.S. ends automatic work permit extensions for immigrants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new policy that ends the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for immigrants renewing their work permits in specific…
Sudan: Al-Fashir women share stories of survival
Thousands of Sudanese women displaced from the provincial capital of North Darfur have recounted harrowing ordeals as they fled intense fighting, airstrikes, and gunfire over the weekend. The city of…
Ethiopia seeks to restructure commercial debt into concessional loans
Ethiopia is in talks with its creditors to convert commercial loans into concessional financing, a move that could substantially reduce the nation’s debt servicing costs. Addressing parliament recently, Prime Minister…
Trump, Xi pledge to ease U.S.–China trade tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday, October 29, 2025, after a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing their talks as “a success” and unveiling new…
Tanzania erupts in protests after disputed election excludes key opposition
Police in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, fired gunshots and teargas on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to disperse protesters who defied a curfew and returned to the streets a…
Nigeria, South Africa exit global money-laundering watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its global grey list, marking a significant milestone for the countries’ financial credibility…
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