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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IMMIGRATION: 11 Million Illegals on the path to citizenship in the U.S.
"We recognize that our immigration system is broken," the senators said in their bipartisan framework, which comes as President Barack Obama vows a fresh push on immigration in his second…
Symbolism and meaning of Obama’s choice of the King and Lincoln Bibles
Symbolism and meaning of Obama's choice of the King and Lincoln Bibles By Rev. C. K. Ekeke, Ph.D. Special to USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. …
Egypt protests turn violent at Tahrir Square on revolution’s anniversary
Egyptian protests turn violent at Tahrir Square on revolution’s anniversary. Special to USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. …
President Jonathan, why did Nigeria’s SSS detain me, again, in Lagos. By Okey Ndibe
President Jonathan, why did Nigeria's SSS detain me, again, in Lagos By Prof. Okey Ndibe Special to USAfricaonline.com, the USAfrica-powered e-groups of Nigeria360, IgboEvents, UNNalumni, and CLASSmagazine Houston. As I approached an immigration officer at the Murtala…
USAfrica: Obama begins 2nd term, cites democracy in Africa as part of his agenda
Before a crowd of almost 800,000, U.S President Barack Obama set forth for his 2nd term an agenda of inclusiveness, care for those who built America decades ago, an enhanced…
Understanding the battle for Mali and its alliance of radical jihadists. By Peter Chilson
Taking back Mali’s northern cities, such as Timbuktu, Gao and Kidal, may be the easiest task. Mali’s vast northern desert is a hard place to live, not to mention wage…
When shall Nigerians listen to the sage Achebe and be wiser? By Prof. Kalu Ogbaa
Achebe’s delineation of the differences in the upbringing and mentality of the major Nigerian actors in the conflicts, Ojukwu and Gowon, adds some clarity to the understanding of how the…
Soccer: Africa’s 2013 championship kick-off in South Africa
The African Cup of Nations has been the main platform in showcasing the plethora of talents that abounds in the continent. It has exposed soccer stars like Roger Milla, Rabar…
GUN BATTLE: Obama proposes ban on assault weapons; increase background checks
The United States has more firearms than other nation in the world -- 270 million, according to the international Small Arms Survey, an independent research project at the Graduate Institute…
Again, Kenya inter-ethnic killings claim 5 children, 5 adults
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SHOWDOWN as CAR rebels seize cities, demand resignation of President Bozize; South Africa, Chad send troops
As Central African Republic rebels (Séléka Alliance) captured two more towns over the weekend and prospects of this Tuesday January 8, 2013 peace talks grow dim under the umbrella of…
Civil and religious war possible in Nigeria if terrorist group Boko Haram is not Contained
Despite Nigerian government statements that Boko Haram was finished, followers regrouped under a new leader and has grown increasingly stronger, not weaker, over the past two years.
Cape Town new year fires leave 4,000 homeless, 4 killed
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TERROR: 15 Christians shot, throats slit inside church by suspected Nigerian Islamists Boko Haram
USAfrica: 15 Christians were shot inside a church yesterday, the latest in a series of attacks in the northeastern part of the country. The church is in Chibok local government…
Pastor, deacon, 14 others killed at Christmas church services in Nigeria by radical Islamists, Boko Haram
6 persons were killed and several injured at the Church of Christ in Nations in Potiskum, in Yobe State. The attackers shot the pastor and set the house of worship…
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