Trump recalls U.S ambassadors from Nigeria, 29 countries
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the recall of nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and senior embassy postings, including Nigeria, in what officials describe as a broad effort to…
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NAIROBI, April 23, 2025, (Reuters) — In an unusual twist to Kenya’s wildlife trafficking battle, police who raided a guesthouse near Hell’s Gate National Park earlier this month were not…
Air Peace grounds flights as NiMet strike halts weather services
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, suspended all flight operations on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following an indefinite strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The strike disrupted the provision of…
Nigeria eyes rejoining JP Morgan bond index amid FX reforms
Nigeria is in advanced talks with JP Morgan to regain entry into its Government Bond Index, a development that could signal renewed investor confidence in the country’s foreign exchange (FX)…
Congo and M23 rebels commit to peace talks in Qatar
(Reuters) — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pledged on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to work towards peace following high-level talks in Qatar, offering a glimmer of…
Nigeria records $15.2 billion net forex inflow in Q1 2025 as market reforms boost confidence
Nigeria recorded a net foreign exchange (FX) inflow of $15.20 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, signaling a stronger FX position powered by sustained market reforms and growing…
African leaders praise Pope Francis for “legacy of compassion” and inclusion
African leaders praised the "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" of Pope Francis as they joined global mourning over his death on Monday (April 21, 2025). Francis, an energetic…
EU hits Apple and Meta with first major fines under new tech law
The European Union has issued its first major fines under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), imposing a €500 million penalty on Apple and a €200 million fine on Meta.…
Trump softens rhetoric on China as trade talks loom
President Donald Trump has adopted a more conciliatory tone ahead of renewed trade negotiations with China, signaling a shift from his previously aggressive stance on tariffs and economic policy. While…
U.S. markets rally on easing trade tensions, earnings optimism
(Reuters) – U.S. stocks bounced back on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, driven by upbeat corporate earnings and signs of a possible easing in U.S.-China trade tensions, as investors returned to…
Meta launches ‘Edits’ App to challenge TikTok, offers free AI-powered video tools
Meta has officially launched Edits, a new short-form video creation app designed to rival ByteDance’s TikTok and its popular editing tool, CapCut. Now available globally on iOS and Android, Edits…
OpenAI expresses interest in acquiring chrome
OpenAI has signaled interest in acquiring Google’s Chrome browser—if U.S. antitrust regulators compel Alphabet Inc. to sell it. The revelation came during Google's ongoing antitrust trial in Washington, where the…
Enugu State Government partners with Lion Business Park to launch industrial free trade hub
The Enugu State Government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lion Business Park Limited to develop a world-class industrial and commercial hub within the Enugu Industrial Park…
Ghana’s President suspends chief justice Torkornoo, orders investigation into petitions
ACCRA (Reuters) – Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo with immediate effect, following the submission of three petitions against her, according to a statement released…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the North and our votes. 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 "We have…
Ivory Coast court disqualifies Tidjane Thiam from electoral roll
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – A court in Ivory Coast has ruled that opposition leader and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam be removed from the country’s electoral roll, citing his French…
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