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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By Sam Mednick (AFP): A military court in Ouagadougou on Monday began the long-awaited trial of 14 men, including the former president, accused in the assassination of Burkina Faso's Thomas…
USAfrica: Violence and risks of the East’s descent into anarchy. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and usafricaonline.com first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica -- since 1993. From the Niger…
Why Premium Times insists Obi’s misleading Nigerians on ‘Pandora Papers.’ By Hassan Abdulsalam
The Pandora Papers which chronicled how wealthy business executives and politicians utilize and deploy tax havens and secret accounts to cover the tracks of their stash of funds. It includes…
Is Peter Obi unfairly targeted in ‘Pandora Papers’ expose? By Chris Ukachukwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chris Ukachukwu, a software engineer in the U.S Midwest, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com. " The…
USAfrica: Who owns you; Instagram, WhatsApp or Facebook? By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Who owns you; Instagram, WhatsApp or Facebook? By Chido Nwangwu Facebook is the most influential media …
USAfrica: ‘Pandora Papers’ expose African leaders’ offshore secrets, hidden assets
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. ‘Pandora Papers’ expose African leaders' offshore secrets, hidden assets The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists…
USAfrica: The Igbo and IPOB ’sit-at-home’ orders. By Charlie C. Chikezie
Charlie C. Chikezie, New Jersey-based lawyer and contributor to the opinion page of USAfricaonline.com since 1998. This commentary is published, exclusively, by USAfrica The challenges which the Igbo of south…
North or South, Who should produce Buhari’s successor? By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and usafricaonline.com first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. The ultimate legacy of this divisive era is now on full display. Governors of…
USAfrica: U.S supports “a more inclusive, peaceful” Nigeria, says Amb. Mary Beth Leonard
U.S supports "a more inclusive, peaceful" Nigeria, says Amb. Mary Beth Leonard in her message on the 61st anniversary of Nigeria's independence Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned,…
USAfrica BrkNEWS: U.S Supreme Court justice tests positive for coronavirus
US Supreme Court justice tests positive for coronavirus. USAfricaonline.com : The United States Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the court announced a few minutes…
USAfrica: Buhari says Nigeria at 61 needs “positive outlook” for “peaceful, prosperous nation”
USAfrica: President Buhari says Nigeria at 61 needs "positive outlook" for "peaceful and prosperous nation" Full text of the President's October 1, 2021 Independence Day speech. Citizens of Nigeria. It…
What really is Nigeria celebrating at 61? By Ikechukwu Amaechi
On Friday, October 1, Nigeria will be 61 years. Whether in the life of an individual or a nation, diamond jubilee is a milestone. Adding one more year is even…
Judge suspends Britney Spears’ father from control of singer’s life, money
Los Angeles -- A judge on Wednesday suspended Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years, saying the arrangement “reflects a…
USAfrica: Killings of Chike Akunyili, others in Anambra, Gov. Obiano says “We will not succumb to invaders”
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the world wide web ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER…
USAfrica: Nigeria will surmount its current travails. By VP Yemi Osinbajo
Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a professor of law. 61 years ago, our founding fathers laid out a vision, that the many nations…
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