Restructure Nigeria before we all die. 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 My…

Blinken meets Tinubu in Abuja, says U.S “determined to be and remain a strong security partner for Nigeria.”

Blinken meets Tinubu in Abuja, says U.S “determined to be and remain a strong security partner for Nigeria.” (Reuters)  -  The U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (January…

Tinubu meets South-South Monarchs.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the South-south Monarch Forum, addressing their concerns about infrastructure development in the Niger-Delta region. Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers, HRM Major General Felix…

U.S. Secretary of state meets President Tinubu for bilateral talks.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, commenced bilateral talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House. Blinken, on a four-country tour of Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria,…

Egypt begins construction of first Nuclear Plant

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi declared on Tuesday that Egypt and Russia are embarking on "a new remarkable chapter." This statement came during the foundation laying ceremony for Egypt's inaugural…

Ivorian President hosts U.S. Secretary, discusses security

Germany reduces citizenship esidency requirement

The German parliament has passed legislation reducing the residency requirement for citizenship from eight to five years, with overwhelming support at 382 votes to 234. This move aims to streamline…

Canada caps foreign student visas amid soaring housing pressures and rising living costs

Canada Implements Two-Year Cap on International Student Visas to Address Housing and Health Care Strain Amid Record Immigration In a strategic move to alleviate pressure on housing, health care, and…

IMF: Burundi’s economy set for 4.3% growth in 2024, fueled by agriculture

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted a 4.3% expansion in Burundi's economy for the current year, a notable increase from the 2.7% growth observed in 2023. The projection was…

Egypt’s President vows to protect Somalia from any threat

In a diplomatic development, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi affirmed his country's commitment to safeguarding Somalia against potential threats, indirectly responding to Ethiopia's recent efforts to secure access to the…

DRC: Tshisekedi sworn in for second term as President

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the incumbent leader, Felix Tshisekedi, was inaugurated for a second term as president in a ceremony held at the Stade des Martyrs in…

Burna Boy to perform at 2024 Grammy Awards

Nigerian artist Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, is set to grace the stage at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards scheduled for Sunday, February 4 at Crypto.com Arena in Los…

Namibian president to undergo treatment after “cancerous cells” found

Namibian President Hage Geingob will initiate cancer treatment following the identification of cancerous cells during routine medical examinations and a subsequent biopsy, as announced by his office. On January 8,…

Cameroon starts world’s first malaria vaccine program for children

Cameroon is set to pioneer the routine administration of a groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children, marking a significant step in the ongoing global effort to combat the mosquito-borne disease, which…

Davos 2024: AI dominates discussions, trust challenges persist

As the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos comes to a close, participants reflect on the prevailing theme that dominated discussions: artificial intelligence (AI). The rapid rise of OpenAI's ChatGPT…