Tension mounts as DR Congo is reluctant to grant U.S. privileged access to its rich minerals
Washington is disappointed there's no privileged access to the rich minerals in the eastern DRC. The United States on Thursday (April 30, 2026) slapped sanctions on the Democratic Republic of…
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White House says “no evidence” of a cyberattack; Flights resuming after U.S grounded 3,700 planes for hours after computer glitch
The White House said there was “no evidence” of a cyberattack but an investigation was underway. Flights have resumed in the United States after a massive IT glitch forced an…
Unknown gunmen in Anambra kill 3 men and a woman
Unknown gunmen in the south eastern state of Anambra State of Nigeria have killed 4 persons, including a woman, according to a confirmation made by the Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga. He…
Nigeria prepares to replace President Buhari in February 2023 election
In its latest news report on Nigeria and its February 2023 presidential election, the London-based The Economist magazine has described the retired General Muhammadu Buhari presidency as "eight dismal years"…
Kenya seeks inclusion in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
AFP: Kenya has appealed to the Confederation of African Football to be included in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Kenya was excluded from the tournament after FIFA suspended the…
“No Sex for 21 days”, too much sex makes you dull, unintelligent — Nigerian Pastor tells husbands, wives on 2023 fasting
“No Sex for 21 days”, too much sex makes you dull, unintelligent — Nigerian Pastor tells husbands and wives on 2023 fasting Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has…
Al-Shabab extremists negate contact with Somalia’s government
The Somalia-based al-Shabab extremist group has denied having contact with the Somali government after the country’s deputy defense minister claimed that the extremists had for the first time asked to negotiate. An…
New York nurses on strike
Striking nurses chanted and waved signs outside two large New York City hospitals Monday (9th January 2023) after a weekend of negotiations over pay and staffing levels did not produce…
Safaricom fears the separation of M-Pesa for tax purposes
Safaricom is the largest telecommunications provider in Kenya, and one of the most profitable companies in the East and Central Africa region. The telecom company is cautious about its decision…
Jack Ma to relinquish control of Ant Group (fintech company)
Jack Ma, the wealthy founder of Ant Group, will relinquish control of the Chinese fintech behemoth following a regulatory crackdown. According to Ant Group, nobody will have overall control following…
38 Dead, 87 Injured In Senegal bus accident
AFP: Thirty-eight people died and 87 were injured when two buses collided near the town of Kaffrine in central Senegal on Sunday, a fire brigade official told AFP. "It was…
Nigeria shuts down train stations after “herdsmen” kidnap passengers, attack
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has shut down Ekehen Train Station in Edo State till further notice. This is due to the Edo State Police Command’s announcement that an unspecified…
Fulani Herdsmen kidnap passengers, attack train station in Edo State
The Edo State Police Command has announced that an unspecified number of travellers were kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen while the travellers were waiting to board a train from…
Al-Shabab rebels seek talks for te first time, says Somalia government
Somalia’s government claimed on Saturday (January 7, 2023) that the al-Shabab extremist group has for the first time asked to open negotiations, amid a military offensive the government has described…
Food price index falls for 9th consecutive months
Amid increasing food inflation in Nigeria, which is a result of higher pricing for things like bread and cereals, oil and fat, among many other things. December marked the eleventh…
USAfrica: Republican McCarthy elected Speaker of the U.S House; says he’ll check President Biden’s policies, immigration
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Republican Kevin McCarthy has been elected the new Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives…
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