Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed on his social media platform, Truth Social, that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after the U.S.…
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Senegal: Amnesty law approved by cabinet
During its session on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, evening, the cabinet of Senegal approved an amnesty law, a decision prompted by a proposal made during the inauguration of a national…
Meningitis kills 20 Nigerian school students
A meningitis outbreak in Nigeria has killed at least 20 boarding school students and infected hundreds more, the education commissioner in northeastern Yobe state said on Wednesday. "We have recorded…
U.S. urges UN security council action to end conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan
The United States advocated on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, for the United Nations Security Council to intervene in resolving a nearly year-long conflict in Sudan involving the Sudanese army and…
Binance Removes Nigerian Naira Support Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has taken the decision to remove support for the Nigerian Naira on its platform. This move comes amidst concerns raised by…
Mozambique’s President Nyusi granted immunity in London ‘Tuna Bond’ case
The Court of Appeal in London has determined that Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi cannot face legal action in Britain regarding allegations of accepting unlawful payments within Mozambique's legal proceedings concerning…
Nigerian Authorities Detain Binance Executives Amid Cryptocurrency Crackdown
Nigerian Authorities Detain Binance Executives Amid Cryptocurrency Crackdown Passports of Binance Executives Seized Reports emerge of Nigerian authorities detaining two senior executives from the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, upon their recent…
Police arrested seven suspects for murder of South African rapper
Seven individuals have been apprehended in connection with the tragic killings of renowned South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, widely known as AKA, and his close associate, celebrity chef and entrepreneur…
Nigeria enforces annual levy on expatriate workers
Nigeria has instituted a compulsory annual levy for entities engaging expatriate personnel, mandating payments of $15,000 (£12,000) for a director and $10,000 for other employees. The initiative aims to foster…
ICC orders reparations for Ugandan rebel victims
In a significant decision rendered on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted reparations totaling more than 52 million euros ($56 million) to numerous victims…
Kenya: Ruto hosts Ethiopian PM for talks to improve ties
Kenyan President William Ruto extended a warm welcome to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Nairobi on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, marking the Ethiopian leader's inaugural state visit to Kenya…
Ghana enacts anti-LGBTQ+ bill amidst criticism
Ghana's parliament has passed the long-debated Anti-LGBTQ+ bill, culminating approximately three years of legislative deliberations. The newly enacted legislation mandates a prison sentence of up to three years for individuals…
The darkness called Nigeria. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com If…
Guinea appoints ex-opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah as PM
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, transitional authorities in Guinea, under junta leadership, announced the appointment of Mamadou Oury Bah, a former opposition leader and economist, to the position of prime…
UMG acquires majority stake in Nigerian record label Mavin Records
Universal Music Group (UMG), a prominent entity in the global music industry, has secured a majority stake in Mavin Record, a leading Nigerian record label, as announced on Monday, February…
Sudan’s army Chief meets Libyan counterpart for diplomatic talks
Sudan's army chief, General Al-Burhan, engaged in discussions on Monday, February 26, 2024, with Mohamed al-Menfi, the head of Libya's presidential council, who leads a UN-backed government institution in western…
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