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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African Union warns against travel restrictions on its members
(Reuters) The African Union on Tuesday called for an urgent end to travel restrictions imposed on some of its member states, saying the measures effectively penalize governments for timely data…
USAfrica: Funke Opeke commends Equinix’s $320 million acquisition of MainOne
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Equinix, one of the world’s leading digital infrastructure corporations, has announced on December 7, 2021,…
USAfrica: Again, time for the Igbo southeast to reposition its economy. By Augustine Mbah
Exclusive commentary to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Augustine. Chukwuma Mbah, PhD, is a contributing analyst to Houston-headquartered USAfrica magazine and usafricaonline.com…
USAfrica: It’s “travel apartheid” — Nigeria condemns Britain on “red list”, quarantine policies
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The Nigerian High Commissioner to London, Sarafa Tunji Isola, has joined in criticizing Nigeria’s inclusion…
COVID ALERT! Britain orders flight arrivals from Nigeria to quarantine
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. COVID ALERT! Britain orders flight arrivals from Nigeria will have to quarantine USAfrica, Houston: As…
A whole gamut of national travails and calamities await Buhari’s successor. 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 -- since 1993 It is presidential succession…
BrkNEWS: COVID reinfections 3x more likely with Omicron
The findings (in South Africa), based on data collected by the country's health system, provides the first epidemiological evidence about Omicron's ability to evade immunity from prior infection. The paper…
USAfrica: Obiano gets Aviation Authority’s approval for Anambra International airport to begin operations.
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Anambra State of Nigeria Governor Willie Obiano has received the necessary approvals from the Nigerian…
USAfrica: Nigeria and South Africa’s moves for continental leadership. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. I do know that South Africa’s President, Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, is not,…
COVID-19 battle: Canada BANS all foreigners who traveled Nigeria, Malawi, Egypt
Toronto (AP) — Canada announced a ban Tuesday on foreign nationals from three more countries because of concerns with the omicron COVID-19 variant. Canada is banning all foreigners who have traveled…
USAfrica: Wizkid picked as Artist Of The Year (Africa) by Apple Music
USAfrica: Wizkid picked as Artist Of The Year (Africa) by Apple Music Nigeria’s international superstar Wizkid has been chosen as Artist Of The Year (Africa) by Apple Music. The multi…
Amidst Covid-19 ‘Omicron’ concerns, South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Nigeria; first of four-nation West Africa visit
By Chido Nwangwu. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Despite realistic concerns over health safety due to the discovery of the…
Cancer kills Virgil Abloh, the Ghana-heritage, global fashion designer at 41
"We are all shocked by this terrible news. Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, but also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom," LVMH chief…
Breaking – 2 persons who recently visited Nigeria carried first cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant into north America
Canadian health officials reported two cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant on Sunday, confirming for the first time that the variant has spread to North America. The cases were found…
Nigeria fails its citizens abroad where diplomatic, legal intervention can save a life. 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 -- since 1993 The Nigerian diaspora has…
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