U.S. State Department to issue new passport with Trump’s portrait
USAfricaonline.com @USAfricaLive "As the United States celebrates America's 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed U.S. passports to commemorate this…
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Kenya Airways passengers face uncertainty regarding travel to Dar Es Salaam from January 22 as Tanzania announced the withdrawal of approval for the airline's passenger service. The move is a…
Burkina Faso: Francis Kéré receives WEF crystal award for social change
World-renowned architect and 2022 Pritzker Prize laureate Diébédo Francis Kéré was acknowledged at the 30th Annual Crystal Award of the World Economic Forum (WEF), held in Davos. Alongside Oscar-winning Malaysian…
Vodafone, Microsoft deal $1.5B deal for AI, cloud boost in Africa
Vodafone, a prominent telecommunications group, has entered into a strategic agreement with Microsoft, entailing a significant $1.5 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services to bolster adoption across…
Gen F to invest $250,000 in African startups
Gen F, an initiative facilitated by Founders Factory, is set to make a substantial investment of $250,000 in African startups through its Entrepreneur in Residence program. This initiative not only…
Breaking: Shell to sell Nigeria Onshore oil business for $1.3 Billion
Shell Plc has formalized an agreement for the divestment of its Nigerian onshore oil assets to a local consortium for a sum exceeding $1.3 billion, subject to regulatory approval. Zoe…
Tanzania revokes approval for Kenya Airways flights
Tanzania revoked approval for the Kenyan national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQNA.NR), to conduct flights connecting the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, with Dar es Salaam, the commercial capital of Tanzania, as confirmed…
EFCC: Former Minister Charles Ugwuh arrested for alleged N3.6b fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported the apprehension of ex-Minister Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh in Lagos for his alleged involvement in a N3.6 billion conspiracy and fraud within…
Subsidy removal: Tinubu optimistic about economic recovery
On Monday, January 15, 2024, President Bola Tinubu conveyed assurances to the Nigerian populace regarding an imminent economic recovery. He expressed confidence in the nation's capacity to surmount the challenges…
Dollar rises amid rate-cut considerations and Red Sea tensions
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the dollar demonstrated resilience, spurred by a recalibration of expectations regarding imminent rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. This adjustment followed assertive statements from…
AFCON: Senegal defends title with 3-0 win over Gambia
Lamine Camara showcased a standout performance, scoring twice as the reigning champions, Senegal, commenced their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Gambia on Monday. In…
Nigerian banker Amarachi’s suicide and reflections on life. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Agbedo, Professor of Linguistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is a contributing analyst to USAfrica…
NNPC seeks operators for Port Harcourt refinery
NNPC Ltd, Nigeria's state-owned oil company, issued a tender on Monday, January 15, 2024, for operators of its Port Harcourt oil refinery in the Niger Delta. The refinery, currently undergoing…
Ghana to reengage bondholders, says finance minister
Ghana's Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced on Monday that the country is set to re-engage with its international bondholders starting next week. This initiative follows a recent successful deal to…
Wike orders arrest of streetlight vandals in FCT
FCT Minister Issues Directive to Combat Vandalism of Streetlights in Abuja. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has instructed security agencies to pursue and apprehend individuals…
Nigeria: Inflation hits over 27-year high
Nigeria's inflation rate reached its highest level in over 27 years in December 2023, driven by surging food prices, intensifying a cost-of-living crisis and placing increased pressure on the central…
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