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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The Colloquium urges governments in Africa and bold private initiatives to work to grow additional, dedicated indigenous investment and entrepreneurial groups rather than depend largely on foreign aid. To paraphrase…
Egypt’s Vice President resigns; conflicts continue over constitution
"I saw that today (Saturday) was an appropriate time to announce my resignation as vice president of the republic, and I will continue to volunteer as a soldier," he said.…
War crimes: Rwanda’s ex-minister sentenced to 35 years for genocide
War crimes: Rwanda's ex-minister sentenced to 35 years for genocide Special to USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston • www.USAfricaonline.com …
Winnie Mandela face renewed probe into murder of 4 youth activists
"The investigations into this case are ongoing and possible burial sites are being examined on the basis of recently obtained information," said Makhosini Nkosi, spokesman for the unit in the…
USAfricaBooks: AdaOkere Agbasimalo on her novel The Forest Dames and agenda for 2013
I think Women writers (WRITA), and women in the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) and others are not doing badly in this regard. If practical steps are not taken to…
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Africa’s new sets of complex challenges dissected at Achebe 2012 Colloquium
In effect, governments like Egypt, Libya and Tunisia, to name a few, are faced with the daunting task of securing a democratic state, foreign to their current political DNA developed…
SHOWDOWN in GHANA: opposition candidate Akufo-Addo not willing to concede to Mahama; alleges fraud, rigging
According to the electoral commission, Mahama won the election held over Friday and Saturday with 50.70 percent of the votes cast, compared to Akufo-Addo's 47.74 percent. The stakes were especially…
GHANA Presidential Election results indicate a close outcome for Mahama vs Akufo-Addo
The stakes are especially high in a nation with a booming economy fuelled by a new and expanding oil industry. Ghana is also seeking to further burnish its credentials as…
Fashola on Achebe’s Biafra explosive book, live at Achebe colloquium. By Chido Nwangwu
Gov. Fashola, standing at the podium almost 15 feet away from Achebe, told the galaxy of African, American, European and Asian scholars, researchers, students, activists and business executives that the…
USAfrica Profile of Ifenkili Ngozi Onwualu, President Anambra Women Los Angeles
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Congo’s a chronically failed state, too big to succeed, needs breaking up
Instead of prosperity, Congo’s mineral wealth has brought only an endless procession of unscrupulous rulers eager to exploit its riches, from King Leopold II of Belgium to Mobutu Sese Seko,…
Ojukwu’s controversial Will: how will it affect his legacy?
Generally, with the complicated developments and fights within the Odumegwu Ojukwu family, General Ojukwu’s controversial image in life is sure to remain in public consciousness longer than necessary. How will…
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More protests across Egypt as Islamists rush through radical draft of constitution; oppose Morsi’s power grab
A court had disbanded a previous constituent assembly and was due to rule on the validity of the current assembly on Dec 2. Morsi however last week stripped courts of…
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