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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ABUJA (Reuters) - Islamic State’s West Africa branch claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a raid in Nigeria two days earlier in which it said 20 soldiers had been killed, and…
“I came to Caracas with a message of peace”– Orji Kalu tells USAfrica
As the words of confrontation and conflict escalate between the United States and oil-exporting, relatively small Latin American country of Venezuela, Nigerian international businessman Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has stated…
USAfrica: Rotimi Amaechi’s rant against the Igbo for 2023 presidency
By JUDE NDUKWE. Special to USAfrica • USAfricaonline.com The recent declaration by Nigeria's minister for Transport and former Governor of Rivers State Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi that the Igbo should forget…
USAfrica: Obiano pledges support to enhance UNIZIK’s competitive capacity
Special to USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston • USAfricaonline.com “The Anambra State Government will not hesitate to assist UNIZIK become a more competitive university” is the heart-warming pledge from Governor Willie…
USAfrica: Atiku says Buhari’s “a desperate dictator” like Abacha
Special to USAfricaonline.com • USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston Nigeria's former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described Nigeria's President, retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as a desperate dictator manufacturing phantom coups/plots to…
Nigerian soldiers killed by roadside bomb attack
A lieutenant-colonel is one of three Nigerian soldiers killed, with another four suffering critical injuries, after their military convoy was ripped apart by a roadside bomb. Monday’s attack marked the…
Buhari, open dialogue with IPOB, Biafra agitators – Ohaneze
As agitation by several radical groups continue to push for regional independence — away from Nigeria, Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has called on the federal government to negotiate with…
South Africa votes May 8; Mandela’s ANC shaken by corruption, internal crises
AP - South Africa's political parties on Saturday swept into the final weekend of campaigning ahead of Wednesday's election in which the ruling African National Congress might find its greatest…
#USAfrica: As Buhari starts 10 days “private visit” to UK, critical reaction from Nigerians, PDP, CUPP
Special to USAfrica (Houston). USAfricaonline.com @USAfricaLive @Chido247 April 26, 2019 will be enroute London; as per the presidency’s announcement that “… President Buhari will be proceeding to the United Kingdom…
USAfrica: South Africa’s president Ramaphosa, Egypt’s soccer star Mo Salah make TIME 100
A few number of Africans have been named among the most influential persons in the world for the year 2019, by TIME magazine. Former business mogul and current president ofSouth…
USAfrica: Sudan’s indicted war criminal Omar al-Bashir toppled in coup, people power
Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, long wanted on genocide and war crimes charges, was finally brought down in a popular uprising by the very people he ruled with an iron fist…
USAfrica: Did U.S. Homeland Security chief resign or fired by Trump?
By Attorney Patrick Chukelu; member of the editorial advisory board of USAfrica since 1994. Employee Fired—Refused Boss’ Order To Break Law Did U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resign yesterday…
Nigeria’s economy ‘falling behind’ and ‘slipping’, says World Bank
The World Bank has assessed the Nigerian economy prior to and under the leadership of retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as ‘falling behind’ and ‘slipping.’ The bank said the Nigerian economy…
BrkNEWS: Algeria’s President resigns; celebrations follow
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has submitted his resignation, state news agency APS said on Tuesday, following weeks of mass protests against his rule. The ailing, 82-year-old leader stood down shortly…
USAfrica: Countdown to Ihedioha’s swearing-in, 25 of his opponents in 2019 polls jointly visit in support
By CHIDO NWANGWU • Special to USAfrica In what is evidently a towering example of political sportsmanship in Nigeria's rugged partisan arena, 25 members of the 2019 'Forum of Imo…
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