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: Nigeria’s contest of Bandits and Terrorists. By Chidi Amuta
Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfricaonline.com and USAfrica magazine (Houston) - since 1993 At home, political mischief has found a hiding place in a pretension to linguistic incompetence.…
Ethiopia launches more air strikes in Tigray.
AFP: The raids mark a sharp escalation in the brutal year-long conflict pitting government forces and their allies against the Tigray People's Liberation Front, the region’s once dominant ruling party.…
IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu trial adjourned, again, to January 19
UPDATE: Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on November 10, 2021, adjourned the trial of Nigerian-government detained leader of the movement, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),…
#ENDSARS Police brutality in Nigeria continues; as #Lekki protesters, others mark its anniversary
Nigerian police officers fired tear gas at protesters in Lagos, the country's largest city, as they tried to disperse hundreds of people demonstrating against police brutality on Wednesday. One year…
USAfrica: Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire Chagoury’s illegal campaign contributions yield U.S. Congressman Fortenberry indictments
USAfrica BrkNEWS: Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire Chagoury’s illegal campaign contributions yield U.S. Congressman Fortenberry indictments By Chido Nwangwu USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet The…
U.S Homeland Security leader Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19
The United States Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.DHS spokeswoman Marsha Espinosa said in a statement that Mayorkas "tested positive this morning…
USAfrica: Colin Luther Powell, four-star General, diplomat, patriot and leader. By Chima O. Dike
Colin Luther Powell, four-star General, diplomat, patriot and leader. Special tribute to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet One of the notable quotes…
Danger, as 6 in 7 COVID-19 infections go undetected in Africa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com A new assessment by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that only 14.2% - or one in seven - COVID-19 infections are being…
BrkNews COLIN POWELL dead at 84 from complications of COVID-19
#USAfricaBrkNEWS Gen. Colin Powell has died at 84 from complications of COVID-19. He’s first African-American to serve as U.S Secretary of State.
Why Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Nobel Prize for Literature is important. By Bhakti Shringarpure
The 73-year-old writer represents both a post-colonial African sensibility and an Islamic interiority. The Swedes have succeeded once again in surprising everyone with a stealthy pick for this year’s Nobel…
Back to power fight, ex-President Gbagbo launches new political party
Laurent Gbagbo spent eight years awaiting trial on the war crimes charges. While some had feared his return could set off new unrest, Gbagbo was received by Ouattara himself and…
Cocaine aboard a bulker sailing in Nigerian waters seized by Nigerian Navy
Nigerian officials have announced a successful sting operation that captured cocaine being smuggled aboard a bulker sailing in Nigerian waters. Nigeria has increased its efforts on maritime security and is…
USAfrica: Nigeria’s VP Osinbajo, burdens of Buhari legacy and the cabal. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and usafricaonline.com first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. It is the season for all the common symptoms of end of term political ailments.…
USAfrica: Controversial Kenyatta visits as first African leader to the Biden White House
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and usafricaonline.com first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Almost 10 days since the publication of the “Pandora Papers” where it has been…
USAfrica: “unknown gun men” and agony of untimely deaths in Ajalli (Ujari). By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston By Chido Nwangwu, On Wednesday October 13, 2021, the progressive and peace-loving communities of Ajalli (Ujari) and their friends will come together to extend…
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