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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Tanzania’s Zanzibar celebrates 60th anniversary of revolt
On Friday, January 12, 2024, Zanzibaris convened at the New Amani Complex, formerly known as Amani Stadium, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Zanzibar Revolution, which transpired on January…
U.S. Navy reports two sailors missing off Somalia coast
Two U.S. Navy sailors have been reported as missing at sea during operations off the coast of Somalia, as announced by the U.S. military in a statement on Friday. The…
IMF forecasts resilient global economy in 2024 despite lower growth rates
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) anticipates a 'soft landing' for the global economy in 2024, according to statements made by spokesperson Julie Kozack during a media briefing in Washington DC…
USAfrica: Nigeria, Edu and Irukare. By Tunde Olusunle
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Tunde Olusunle, PhD, op-ed contributor to USAfrica, poet, journalist, scholar, and author, is a member…
Tinubu pledges support for Ibom deep seaport project
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has pledged essential support for the realization of the Ibom Deep Sea Port project. Governor Eno shared…
Nigeria’s FAAC recommends N228B election loan repayment
The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has issued recommendations urging the Federal Government to refund approximately N228 billion borrowed from the non-oil excess revenue account to finance the 2023 general…
X (Twitter) faces steep decline under Elon Musk’s leadership
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Who’s afraid of the ‘New Africa’ convention in Ghana? By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247 Millions of Africans and persons with interests…
Meta enhances safety measures for teens on instagram and facebook
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Meta announced its initiative to conceal inappropriate content related to suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook. The Menlo Park,…
Morocco wins leadership of UN human rights council, amidst controversy
Morocco secured leadership of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, triumphing over a challenge posed by South Africa. In a vote conducted in Geneva on…
CBN dissolves boards of three banks over regulatory non-compliance
**Title: Central Bank of Nigeria Dissolves Boards and Management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank** The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action by officially dissolving…
Tesla launches redesigned model 3
Tesla has officially launched the redesigned version of its Model 3 sedan in North America, maintaining unchanged prices, as reported on the company's website and X. The "performance" variant, the…
House Republicans mull contempt charges for Biden’s son
Two U.S. House of Representatives committees, both under Republican control, are set to conduct initial procedural votes on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to determine whether to pursue contempt of Congress…
DR Congo: Court confirms Tshisekedi’s re-election as president
The Constitutional Court has upheld the victory of the incumbent despite widespread irregularities reported by independent observers during and after the December vote. Main opposition candidates, citing fraud, are calling…
Tony Elumelu’s firms gain N278.8 billion in 2-day capital surge
Renowned entrepreneur Tony Elumelu's conglomerate has witnessed a substantial surge in the last two trading days, resulting in a remarkable increase of N278.8 billion in the combined market capitalization of…
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