USAfrica: Pope’s message in Africa knocks tin-god grandiosity of leaders. By Chido Nwangwu
Chido Nwangwu @Chido247 Only two days ago, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Pope Leo XIV conveyed a frank and forthright message of accountability, support for the poor and underscored his…
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Beginning March 1, 2026, Georgia will enforce a new policy requiring most foreign nationals to secure a valid work permit before engaging in any form of employment within the country.…
Amnesty report on Nigeria cites killings, forcible disappearances in the South-East
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Amnesty International released a report on August 13, 2025, that is critical of what it…
And the King Fell “Yakata” on the Runway of Indiscretion. By Tunde Olusunle
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As the Graduating Class of 2004 returned with gratitude. By Chris Agbedo
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KWAM1, KWAM2’ and their holy water. By Suyi Ayodele
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Trump seeks end to no-cash bail, nationwide crackdown on crime in U.S. cities
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Trump orders 90-day extension on tariff truce with China
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Trump Unleashes Game-Changing Chip Deal, Forces Nvidia and AMD to Share China Sales Revenue
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Kogi State strengthens data-driven healthcare delivery
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Coup plot allegation, Mali’s junta detains 24 soldiers, escalates repression
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USAfrica: Nigeria’s Proposed Tax Bill Could Boost Nigeria’s Economy-Expert economist states
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Trump orders deployment of National Guard to D.C
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45 Malian soldiers, including top generals, detained over alleged coup plot
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14 high-paying part-time jobs for international students in the U.S.
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