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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USAfrica: Peter Obi cautions “Nigeria no longer in control of her territory” due to banditry, terrorism
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper publisher on the Internet In continuing his effort to expand the demographics and voter population, Peter Obi, technocrat and presidential…
Trump’s Mar-A-Lago revelations reminder of legacy of indiscretions, unlawfulness. By Ken Okorie
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper publisher on the Internet Attorney Ken Okorie is an Editorial Board member of USAfrica History was made early August…
USAfrica: $23 million from “Abacha Loot”, Nigeria, U.S sign repatriation agreement
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet $23 million from “Abacha Loot”: Nigeria, U.S sign repatriation agreement Nigeria Nigeria’s government today Tuesday,…
USAfrica: Catholic Church Reverend Sisters KIDNAPPED by gunmen in Eastern Nigeria
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet The crises of insecurity in Nigeria impacted The Sisters Of Jesus The Saviour (Generalate) with…
USAfrica: Nigerians, no longer the happiest people on earth?
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet By Kene Obiezu, contributor to USAfricaonline.com It was not long ago that Nigerians considered themselves…
Nigeria’s Babangida (Oracle of Minna) at 81. By Chidi Amuta
Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica (In line with what has become my annual tradition in August, I devote this column as a tribute to my friend and compatriot,…
Kenya’s political arithmetic. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Kenya’s Political arithmetic. By Chido Nwangwu "We totally without reservation reject the presidential election results…. What…
Uncertainty in Kenya: Odinga rejects Ruto as President-elect
"What we saw yesterday was a travesty and blatant disregard of the constitution," Odinga said, calling the election results "null and void." Nairobi, Kenya (AP) - Opposition figure Raila Odinga…
Grains, food aid ship leaves Ukraine for Africa
Kyiv/Instanbul (Reuters) - The ship Brave Commander has left the Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi carrying the first cargo of humanitarian food aid bound for Africa from Ukraine since Russia's invasion,…
USAfrica: “Prevention” is not as sexy a term as “vaccine” in fighting COVID-19. By Dr. Keith A. Robinson
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USAfrica: Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto declared President-elect
Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chair Wafula Chebukati has declared the country's Deputy President William Ruto as President elect. Ruto and ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga were locked in the…
USAfrica: Latest delay of results for Kenya’s presidential election raise security concerns and competing projections of victory; people flee Nairobi’s Central Business District.
USAfrica: Latest delay of results for Kenya’s presidential election raise security concerns and competing projections of victory; people flee Nairobi’s Central Business District. Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto and ex-Prime…
In and around Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, residents Live In Fear after attacks
In and around Abuja, Nigeria's capital, residents Live In Fear after attacks AFP: When gunmen bombed their way into Kuje prison freeing hundreds of inmates just 25 miles from Nigeria’s…
N655 million paid as ransom money in Nigeria’s new gold rush?
N655 million paid as ransom money in Nigeria’s new gold rush? By Kene Obiezu, contributor to USAfricaonline.com As leadership continues to fail in Nigeria, foisting impossible difficulties on a beleaguered…
President replaces top military leaders, accuses cost-of-living protesters of “premeditated” plot to take down Sierra Leone government
President Julius Maada Bio has dismissed cost-of-living claims and said protesters were part of a "premeditated" plot to take down the government. (On Friday August 12, 2022), he accused protesters who…
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