Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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Two Delta Air Lines aircraft were involved in a late-night collision on a taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, prompting emergency responses but no major disruptions to airport operations. The…
South African opposition leader Julius Malema convicted in firearms case
South African opposition leader Julius Malema, head of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been convicted of violating the country’s firearm laws in connection with a 2018 political rally where…
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The city of Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan has formally unveiled its priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), an initiative designed to help rural regions…
Nigeria @ 65: The worst is over – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s most difficult economic challenges are now behind it, crediting his administration’s reforms with stabilising the country and laying the groundwork for recovery. The…
Morocco’s youth protests escalate into violent clashes across cities
Morocco witnessed its fourth consecutive day of nationwide unrest on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as youth-led demonstrations calling for improved education and healthcare spiraled into violent confrontations with security forces.…
Ex-Congo President Kabila sentenced to death
A military tribunal in Kinshasa has handed down a death sentence in absentia to former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila, convicting him of war crimes, treason, and crimes…
Cameroon: Paul Biya’s main challengers
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Madagascar President dissolves cabinet after deadly protests
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina announced on Monday, September 29, 2025, the dissolution of his government following three days of intense, youth-led demonstrations against widespread electricity blackouts and water shortages. The…
Olubadan Ladoja: His tenacity, his triumphs. By Suyi Ayodele
“When I set out to join the race to become the Olubadan, I was focusing on how to become the Olubadan, and the only crown I want to wear is…
Nigeria: Court adjourns Sowore’s arraignment to October
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 27, 2025, for the arraignment of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The proceedings,…
Former Malian Prime Minister faces trial over criticism of Junta
The trial of former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara began on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the cybercrime court in Bamako, drawing significant attention both within Mali and internationally. Mara,…
Burkina Faso: Three years after coup, violence persists
Three years have passed since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power in Burkina Faso through a military coup, arguing that the former administration had failed to shield the nation from relentless…
Nigeria cancels 65th Independence Day Anniversary set for 1st October
USAfricaonline..com Nigeria’s federal government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on Wednesday, 1st October, 2025. The Federal Government appreciates the understanding,…
U.S. faces looming government shutdown as deadline nears
With just days remaining before a critical deadline, the U.S. Congress must approve new spending legislation by Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to prevent a partial federal government shutdown. The standoff…
Cameroon’s presidential campaign kicks off amid opposition divisions
Cameroon’s presidential campaign officially began on Saturday, September 27, 2025, ushering in a critical race that could either prolong President Paul Biya’s decades-long rule or mark a turning point in…
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