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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Nigerian troops rescue 11, recover weapons in joint operation
In an intensified and expertly coordinated operation to dismantle bandit enclaves, the Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), under Col. K.O. Bukoye (Sector 1) with air support and a containment ring by Sector…
Amusan clinches 5th hurdles title at 2025 AFN trials in Lagos
Nigeria’s World Record‑holder, Tobi Amusan, again ruled the women’s 100 m hurdles at the 2025 Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) National Trials, held at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, securing her…
South Africa unveils support measures in response to US tariffs
With a sweeping 30 percent U.S. tariff on South African exports set to take effect later this week, the government has announced a targeted support plan to shield domestic firms—especially in…
Ivory Coast opposition alleges arbitrary detention of six members
The African Peoples’ Party–Côte d’Ivoire (PPA‑CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has vehemently condemned what it labels a targeted suppression of dissent, following the “abduction and taking to…
‘Nigerians must go’ in Ghana, a haunting reversal of history. By Chris Agbedo
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Ramaphosa still optimistic on U.S. trade deal
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Switzerland enforces rigid Schengen visa document limits
Switzerland’s visa outsourcing partner, VFS Global, has introduced a stringent new document-only policy for Schengen visa applications submitted through its centres — a change already prompting concern among experienced travelers…
Kuwait tightens work‑permit oversight for expatriate employees
In a bid to streamline approvals and curb fraud in the labour market, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in Kuwait has issued Ministerial Circular No. 1 of 2025, under the…
Nigeria: FG approves ₦712bn revamp of MMIA
The Federal Government has unveiled detailed plans for a N712.26 billion redevelopment of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, marking one of the most significant upgrades in the airport’s…
Gunmen kidnap 50 people in Nigeria
Gunmen kidnapped more than 50 people in northwest Nigeria in a mass abduction, according to a private conflict monitoring report created for the United Nations and seen by AFP on…
Prof. Christie Achebe, our mother, turns 90. By Chidi Achebe
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Prof. Christie Chinwe Achebe, the beloved wife of the late literary legend Prof.Chinua Achebe, has…
USAfrica: Whose President is Tinubu, anyway? By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993. Midway into a rather routine…
Awujale and the danger of dogmatism. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of the Ram Column Predictably, there have been torrents of reactions to this column published last week captioned Awujale and Funeral Rites. Some of the responses wondered why…
Tinubu’s presidency and Nigeria’s electricity, power palaver. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247 On July 18, 2025, members of the Association of Power…
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