Man facing divorce kills 8 children, 7 of his own, in shooting rampage in Louisiana
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had,” said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents.…
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Lesotho in their Group C qualifier on Saturday. Despite the win,…
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 Drought of inspiration and…
WHO Warns of Deepening Mental Health Crisis Among Europe’s Healthcare Workers
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe has revealed an alarming mental health crisis among healthcare professionals across the continent. The study, published on Friday, October 10,…
Tinubu Grants Pardon to 175 Persons, Including Vatsa, Macaulay, and the Ogoni Nine
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a presidential pardon and clemency for 175 individuals, following recommendations by the National Council of State, which met on Thursday, October 9, in Abuja.…
Hope for Peace: Israel and Hamas Reach Agreement to End Gaza War
The Israeli Cabinet has officially approved a framework deal with Hamas aimed at ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of all remaining hostages, both living and deceased.…
South Africa attracts global interest in $500 million finance plan
South Africa’s National Treasury has received over 100 proposals from international investors for its $500 million foreign currency financing initiative, as the government seeks to diversify its funding sources beyond…
Biya seeks eighth term as Cameroon faces rising discontent
Cameroon’s longtime leader, President Paul Biya, is seeking an unprecedented eighth term in Sunday’s (October 11, 2025) election, a victory that could see him remain in power until nearly age…
South Africa to lower Inflation target Soon
South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced on Thursday, October 9, 2025, that the central bank and the National Treasury have reached an agreement to lower the country’s…
Kiir reinstates former military chief amid rising tensions in South Sudan
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s military chief and reinstated his predecessor, marking yet another major reshuffle within the top ranks of the armed forces, state-run television…
Alphadi showcases African cotton at Rome Fashion Academy
Renowned Nigerian fashion icon Alphadi led a special masterclass at Rome’s Academy of Fashion to celebrate the beauty and versatility of African cotton as part of the Food and Agriculture…
Police arrest 12 over killing of ARISE News anchor in Abuja robbery
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended 12 members of a notorious armed robbery gang allegedly responsible for the murder of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu (popularly…
New Zealand updates work visa rules with expanded job list
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced significant revisions to how job roles are assessed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. This change follows the inclusion of new occupations…
More countries ease visa rules to strengthen ties with Nigeria
A growing number of countries are making it easier for Nigerian travellers to obtain visas, study, invest, or conduct business abroad. From Africa to the Middle East and the Caribbean,…
U.S.: Reporters condemn Pentagon’s restrictive media policy
The Pentagon Press Association (PPA), representing journalists who cover the U.S. Department of Defense, has denounced a new press access policy that could revoke reporters’ credentials as early as next…
Former U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics chiefs decry Trump’s damage to data integrity
Former U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioners have warned that President Donald Trump’s repeated and unfounded attacks on the agency’s integrity are damaging public trust in official economic data…
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