Nigeria’s Osimhen scores against Tunisia to advance to 2nd round
The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Victor Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. But Tunisia refused to surrender in the top-of-the-table Group…
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Guinea-Bissau: Army detains suspects amid security clash
On Friday, December 1, 2023, the Guinea-Bissau army officially declared the apprehension of the leader of the security forces unit responsible for the overnight clashes in the capital, asserting that…
Egyptian expatriates begin voting for presidential elections
Egyptians residing abroad commenced the voting process on Friday, December 1, 2023, for the presidential election in their homeland, an event in which President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stands as the…
Senegal election 2024: Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy rejected by Senegalese officials
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, the State of Senegal officially rejected the candidacy deposit submitted by opposition figure Ousmane Sonko for participation in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. An official…
Federal government allocates 2% of 2024 budget for poverty alleviation
In accordance with the Breakdown and highlights of the 2024 executive budget proposal presentation document by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Federal Government of…
Henry Kissinger: influential diplomat, controversial strategist. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chido Nwangwu is the Founder of USAfrica. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247 Dr. Henry…
U.S. and Nigeria enter discussions on mining and infrastructure financing – Dele Alake
In an official statement, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed that advanced discussions are currently underway between the United States government and the federal government of Nigeria regarding…
Obasanjo’s “Afro Democracy” is vague; fix our Democracy, don’t nix it. By Chudi Okoye
On November 20, 2023, Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a retired army General, called for political import substitution in Africa, to replace “unworkable” Western-style liberal democracy with “Afro Democracy”. Chudi…
Enugu State Governor applauds Tinubu’s economic policies.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic policies have received high marks from Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who claims that they are favorable to foreign direct investment (FDI). Mbah added that…
Old naira notes to remain legal tender until further notice – Supreme Court
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the Nigerian Supreme Court declared that the old naira notes would continue to be accepted as legal money in the nation until further notice. Remember…
13 Sierra Leonean military officers arrested for attempting to stage a coup.
According to a government spokesman on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the attacks on Sierra Leone's primary military barracks and prisons were an attempt at a coup that failed, and 13…
ECOWAS ready “to deploy elements” in Sierra Leone “if need be”- Touray
The President of Sierra Leone received a delegation on Monday, November 27, 2023 from Nigeria and the ECOWAS Commission. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu, the head of the 15-regional bloc, sent…
USAfrica: Rivers of betrayals. 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 "A…
Senegal: Karim Wade steps out towards his presidential candidacy
Despite ongoing doubts about his candidacy, Senegalese rival Karim Wade made a significant move on Monday, November 27, 2023, toward the 2024 presidential election by posting the required deposit. The…
Kenya: Court overturns unpopular payroll tax
President William Ruto's June salary levy was declared unlawful by a Kenyan court on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, severely undermining the government's plan to increase state revenue. In order to…
Chadian junta runs open campaign for December referendum
Chad started his campaigning on Saturday in support of a new constitution, which would put the 30-year rule of the Itno dynasty and the ruling junta to the test. General…
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