The Supreme Court’s emergency politics. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
“All judges are politicians whether they know it or not.”Enrique Petracchi, former Chief Justice of Argentina, (2002).Among lawyers trained in the traditions of the Common Law, judicial power is often…
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Kabila’s alleged role in M23 crisis draws scrutiny after reported Goma visit
Amid intensifying conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, former President Joseph Kabila has reportedly traveled to the rebel-controlled city of Goma to engage in discussions with local residents.…
Sudan’s war-ravaged infrastructure faces uncertain future amid crisis
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PDP leadership appeals for internal peace and party revival
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Tinubu seeks NASS approval for major multi-currency loan plan, pension bond issuance
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Trump issues pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley in wake of legal battle
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ECOWAS at a crossroads amid internal divisions and security threats
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Trump admin halts student VISA interviews
The Trump administration has reportedly ordered a pause on new student visa interviews as it considers a policy requiring all foreign applicants to undergo mandatory social media vetting, Politico…
South Africa stands firm on empowerment laws amid starlink debate
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How long can the President run from his shadow? By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com At his…
Janet Jackson returns to TV stage, honored with icon award
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Kenya endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan for western sahara
Kenya has formally endorsed Morocco’s proposal to grant autonomy to Western Sahara under its sovereignty, aligning itself with a growing list of African, Arab, and Western nations expressing support for…
Congo’s war budget strained by rebel conflict and falling Revenues
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‘Kill the farmer’ song not a call to murder – South African President
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Senegal indicts ex-minister in corruption crackdown
Senegal's campaign against corruption under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has intensified with the indictment of Amadou Mansour Faye, a former Minister of Community Development and brother-in-law to…
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