Nigeria, when did Democracy become landlordism? By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet On Friday, 20 February 2026, in Mabushi, Abuja, an APC campaign microphone became a…
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“Gunmen” kidnap 163 worshippers from 2 churches in Nigeria
"The attackers came in numbers and blocked the entrance of the churches and forced the worshippers out into the bush," Reverend Joseph Hayab, head of the Christian Association of Nigeria…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister rules out peace deals with bandits as Army dismisses mutiny reports
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SERAP Sues Wike and 36 Governors Over Unaccounted N400 Billion Security Votes
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Senegal Stuns Hosts Morocco to Clinch Second AFCON Title in Chaotic Final
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have been crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history, defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic and controversy-filled final of the…
81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni declared winner of controversial 7th term, amidst violence, internet shutdown
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Abia’s Governance Versus Political Witchcraft. By Chidi Amuta
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Beyond the Headlines: What the EU’s ‘Green Light’ Means for African Small Businesses
The removal of Nigeria, South Africa, and others from the EU’s high-risk list is more than just a diplomatic win—it’s a game-changer for entrepreneurs. For years, African businesses have carried…
U.S. allocates $413m for security operations in Nigeria and sub-region in 2026
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Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist
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Trump Delays Iran Strike Following Last-Minute Plea from Netanyahu
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U.S. Embassy expresses “alarm and concern” South Africa’s naval drills included Iran
By Sibuliso Duba: The United States Embassy in South Africa has expressed grave concerns regarding the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) decision to include Iran’s navy in its multinational…
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties, Senegal triumphs over Egypt to Africa Cup of Nations final
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A folktale about the fallen PDP and its conqueror, the APC. 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 This is…
Ugandans head to polls as Museveni seeks to extend 40 years of his presidency
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