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: Will Nigeria’s PDP resurrect or descend into permanent disrepair? By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The perpetual presidential aspiration of Mr. Atiku Abubakar and some upstart governors of northern states…
Kenya’s ruling party backs opposition leader Odinga for presidency, rejects current VP
By Duncan Miriri. Nairobi (Reuters) - Kenya's ruling Jubilee party endorsed veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga in a presidential election scheduled for August, in a pointed rejection of Deputy President…
USAfrica: African Union expresses “extreme concern at very dangerous situation in Ukraine”
African Union expresses “extreme concern at very dangerous situation in Ukraine” As the latest crises in Ukraine, ignited by the Russian invasion flare and escalate, the African Union has expressed…
USAfrica: Russia’s attack on Ukraine and sanctity of lives. By Charles Chukwunaru, PhD
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. We are watching live on television the invasion — very early today February 24, 2022…
BrkNEWS: Putin begins “military operation”, INVASION of Ukraine
USAfricaonline.com : The U.S President Joe Biden condemns the move by Russian President Putin, calling it ‘premeditated war.’ Kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a…
USAfrica: Putin’s pugnacity in Ukraine, Biden and Trump. By Chido Nwangwu.
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. One of the fundaments, unwritten protocols and standard of conduct expected…
IPOB says South East governors behind continued sit-at-home, lockdown of businesses
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement has accused the South East Igbo Governors as…
USAfrica: Nigeria’s alleged drug trafficking Police officer Abba Kyari’s court hearing February 24; wanted in the U.S
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nigeria's controversial, alleged drug dealer and insider criminal actions ring leader, the currently suspended Deputy…
U.S begins counter-terrorism training program for African forces
The United States' yearly counter-terrorism training program for African forces began on Sunday in Ivory Coast at a time of upheaval in which Islamist fighters control large areas, coups are…
USAfrica: Nigeria’s present burden of history not learned, lessons not taken. By Okey Anueyiagu
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USAfrica: Chimamanda’s hometown priest and other distorters of religion. By Ken Okorie
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Ken Okorie, an attorney, is a member of the editorial board of USAfrica magazine and…
USAfrica: 2023 election, Buhari and APC’s internal contradictions. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica magazine and USAfricaonline.com-- since 1993 The All…
Africa-focused fintech startup Flutterwave raises $250m; gains more than $3bn valuation
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Africa-focused fintech startup Flutterwave raises $250m; gains more than $3bn valuation Africa-focused fintech firm Flutterwave…
U.S ships 5 million COVID vaccine doses to Nigeria, Egypt as donations
U.S ships 5 million COVID vaccine doses to Egypt, Nigeria The United States on Thursday February 17, 2022 shipped nearly 5.2 million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to Egypt…
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