Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are holding hostage within 72 hours. A faction from the terror group delivered the ultimatum in…
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Tanzania court clears Mpina for presidential race
Tanzania’s political landscape shifted on Saturday, September 13, 2025, after the National Electoral Commission officially accepted the nomination papers of Luhaga Mpina, a senior figure in the opposition Alliance for…
Nigeria: Army chief urges graduates to apply strategic thinking
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasized that Nigeria’s evolving security environment demands military officers who can demonstrate critical thinking, strategic foresight, and visionary leadership.…
Benin: Former President Boni Yayi rules out 2026 presidential bid
Former Benin President Boni Yayi has dismissed widespread speculation about a possible return to the country’s highest office, affirming that his role going forward will be that of a senior…
South Sudan charges Vice President with treason, murder; Amnesty calls for transparency
Amnesty International has urged South Sudanese authorities to ensure transparency in the trial of opposition leader Riek Machar, who faces treason and several other grave charges. The rights group warned…
Boat accident in Congo claims 86 lives, including students
A tragic accident in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Equateur Province has claimed the lives of scores of passengers after a motorized boat capsized in the waters of Basankusu territory.…
DRC court delays Kabila verdict to review fresh evidence
The High Military Court in Kinshasa has delayed delivering its long-awaited verdict in the war crimes trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila, citing the need…
Despite challenges, Enugu Gov. Mbah is a focused leader. By Patrick O. Okigbo III
USAfrica NEWSNOTES Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chinua Achebe’s observation that “the trouble with Nigeria is purely and squarely a…
Utah Governor confirms arrest in Charlie Kirk assassination
The state of Utah has identified Tyler Robinson as the suspect in the assassination of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk, following an intensive manhunt that gripped the nation. Governor Spencer…
New Zealand updates visa processing times across all categories
For travelers, students, workers, and families with plans to move to or visit New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand has released the most recent visa processing times as of Thursday, September…
Sweden expands digital passport checks to 74 visa-free countries
Sweden has taken another significant step in modernising its migration system by fully rolling out digital passport verification for citizens of 74 visa-free countries. The initiative follows a successful pilot…
Burkina Faso abolishes African visa charges
Burkina Faso has unveiled a landmark decision to eliminate visa fees for citizens of all African countries, describing the move as a demonstration of its commitment to Pan-African unity and…
Davido and Chioma celebrate one-month wedding anniversary
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Rowland-Adeleke, have reached a significant milestone in their marital journey, celebrating one month since their highly anticipated…
INEC clears 14 political associations in initial screening for party registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 14 political associations have successfully passed the initial screening stage in their pursuit of full political party registration, while 157 others…
USAfrica: Walmart to launch its first branded stores in South Africa; South Africa’s Shoprite to exit Ghana, Malawi
South African retail sales giant, Shoprite, continues to exit several of the African markets. It has announced plans to leave Ghana and Malawi. Meanwhile, U.S. retail giant Walmart announced on…
Otti’s bold energy shift in Abia. By Ebere Uzoukwa
The adoption of the Abia State Mini Grid Regulation is more than a ceremonial policy launch. It is a bold declaration that Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is determined to…
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