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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Six months jail term for Senegal Members of Parliament for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye
Two opposition MPs (Members of Parliament) in Senegal have been given six-month jail sentences for kicking a pregnant colleague in the stomach during a budget debate. The male lawmakers attacked…
Long-term prison sentence for alleged NYC subway gunman
Prosecutors plan to seek a decades-long prison sentence for a man who is expected to plead guilty this week to opening fire in a subway car and wounding 10 riders…
USAfrica: Anambra’s Obosi President-General killed by “unknown gunmen”
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Anambra's Obosi community leader killed by "unknown gunmen", about an hour ago The battle of insecurity…
Arrest warrant issued for former President of Botswana Ian Khama
An arrest warrant has been issued in Botswana for former President Ian Khama on a charge of illegal possession of firearms. Khama, currently residing in neighboring South Africa, denies the…
Obasanjo killed Atiku’s chances by endorsing Obi – Keyamo
The endorsement of Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party LP, on New Year's Day by former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been criticized by Mr. Festus Keyamo…
New York Police Department (NYPD) investigate motive in attack on officers near Times Square
Authorities in New York City are investigating whether a man who attacked three police officers with a machete at a New Year’s Eve celebration, striking two of them, was inspired by…
USAfrica: Obasanjo on why he’s endorsed Peter Obi to tackle Nigeria’s “national calamities”
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet By Chido Nwangwu Nigeria’s former military ruler and later democratically elected President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,…
USAfrica: 2023 Nigerian Presidential Polls, Projections and Partisanship
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica Nigerians are a very impatient people. Our…
USAfrica: Why Nigerians are hungry, angry and need a new lease of life. By Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed
"Today, Nigeria sits on the lowest rungs of global development indices. Insecurity is at an all-time high. Our economy is in a bad shape. The Naira is in free fall.…
Trump’s Tax Returns released to public by U.S Congress
AFP: U.S lawmakers released Donald Trump's tax returns on Friday (December 30, 2022), ending a yearslong battle by the former president to keep his finances private as he prepares for…
Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank) suspends all naira Master cards international transactions
Any overseas transactions made with an ATM card denominated in naira by Guaranty Trust Bank customers would no longer be possible. This occurred at the same time that the bank…
Ransom kidnappings in South Africa increasing
From an eight-year-old girl snatched on her way to school to a wealthy businessman who was abducted and murdered, South Africa is experiencing a surge in kidnappings for money. During…
World mourns Pelé, Brazilian king of soccer
São Paulo — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died…
USAfrica: 31-year-old Nigerian Iyin Aboyeji on billionaires’ lane with Elon Musk, others. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. 31-year-old Nigerian Iyin Aboyeji on billionaires’ lane with Elon Musk, others. By Chido Nwangwu, Founder &…
Fire outbreak at hotel casino kills 19 people
A massive fire at a Cambodian hotel casino Thursday injured over 60 people and killed at least 19 — a number that officials warned would rise after the search for…
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