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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South Sudan army recaptures strategic town amid renewed tensions
(Reuters) – South Sudan’s military has announced the recapture of Nasir, a strategic town in Upper Nile State, which had fallen to an ethnic Nuer militia in March. The clashes…
World leaders remember Pope Francis as a beacon of compassion, justice, and peace
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. World leaders remembered Pope Francis as "a beacon of compassion", reacting with sadness after the…
Pope Francis dies at age 88
USAfricaonline.com : The announcement was made early this morning of April 21, 2025. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the Pope's death in a statement released by the Vatican. “At 7:35 this…
And the light shineth in darkness. By Abdu Rafiu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of 'The Ram Column' to USAfrica. Every student of the…
Nigeria subdued by its Northern and Southwest Kakistocracy. By Chudi Okoye
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chudi Okoye, PhD., contributing analyst for USAfricaLive.com, is the Editor of Awka Times The North-South…
Nigeria’s tough economic reforms yet to benefit poor, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, April 18, 2025, that the Nigerian government's tough economic reforms have yet to benefit the average citizen two years after their introduction.…
17 persons killed by gunmen-terrorists in Benue
Gunmen have killed 17 people in Nigeria's central state of Benue, police said Friday (April 19, 2025), the latest flare-up of intercommunal violence to hit the region in recent weeks.…
Trump officials propose shutting down dozens of U.S. Embassies, mostly in Africa
The Trump administration is weighing a sweeping reduction of the United States’ global diplomatic presence, with a proposal to shutter nearly 30 embassies and consulates, more than half of which…
Rwanda grants safe passage to withdrawing SADC forces from Eastern Congo
(Africanews) - Rwanda has agreed to grant safe passage to Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision was confirmed by Rwanda’s…
Uganda plans new law to allow military trials of civilians
KAMPALA (Reuters) - In a move that could reshape the legal landscape in Uganda, the government is drafting legislation that would permit the military prosecution of civilians under certain "exceptional…
Tunisian opposition protest as mass trial resumes amid crackdown allegations
TUNIS (Reuters) – Dozens of opposition supporters gathered outside a Tunis court on Friday, April 18, 2025, as the high-profile trial of over 40 political figures and other prominent individuals…
Absent from Abuja, present in Paris. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica -- since 1993 The Nigerian political opposition…
Trump sparks outrage over Congo remarks during Meloni visit
(Africanews) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump has come under fire after making a dismissive and confusing comment about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during a high-profile meeting…
U.S. calls on Rwanda to withdraw troops and end support for M23 rebels
(Africanews) - The United States has issued a strong call for Rwanda to withdraw its military forces from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to immediately halt all support…
USAfrica: Gov. Uzodinma reappoints Prof. Ikegwuoha as Imo Education Commissioner
Following his nomination by the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and successful screening by the Imo House of Assembly (IMHA), Prof. Bernard Thompson Ikegwuoha has returned to his previous position…
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