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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Gabon’s coup leader Brice Oligui Nguema wins presidential election with over 90% vote
LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a military coup last August, has won Gabon's presidential election with a sweeping 90.35% of the vote, according to provisional…
Nigeria’s gas-led energy transition gains global momentum with $5 billion investment surge
Nigeria’s gas-led energy transition is attracting significant global attention, with over $5 billion in new investments recorded in 2024 alone, according to the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA). Speaking at a…
Nigeria secures $1 billion SINOMACH investment to drive sugar self-sufficiency
Nigeria has secured a $1 billion investment from Chinese industrial giant SINOMACH as part of a strategic partnership aimed at boosting the country’s self-sufficiency in sugar production. The investment, formalized…
U.S. imposes strict registration rule for foreign nationals staying over 30 days
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a sweeping new immigration rule requiring all foreign nationals residing in the United States for more than 30 days to register…
Nigeria: FG responds to U.S. court ruling on release of Tinubu-related files
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to reports that a U.S. District Court ordered top American anti-drug agencies to release documents relating to a purported federal investigation involving President…
CBN reports higher loan defaults among big firms in Q1 2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns over increasing loan defaults among Large Private Non-Financial Corporations (PNFCs) and Other Financial Corporations (OFCs), according to its Credit Conditions Survey…
Nigeria: NIS launches contactless biometric passport application in four more countries
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended the second phase of its contactless biometric passport application system to the United States, Brazil, Jamaica, and Mexico. This development was announced in…
Tanzania disqualifies main opposition party CHADEMA from 2025 elections
DAR ES SALAAM, (Reuters) Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has been disqualified from participating in the 2025 general elections after failing to sign the Electoral…
Eswatini applauds Kenya’s role in land policy benchmarking visit
The Government of Eswatini has expressed profound appreciation to Kenya for its instrumental support and expertise during a recent benchmarking mission to strengthen Eswatini’s Land Policy and Property Valuation Bill.…
General Oligui Nguema targets seven-year Presidency in Gabon poll
LIBREVILLE, (Reuters)Vote counting began shortly after 6 p.m. (1700 GMT) on Saturday, April 12, 2025, as polling stations closed across Gabon, although some remained open to accommodate voters still in…
Humphrey Nwosu: how not to treat a national hero. By Abdu Rafiu
Rafiu contributes commentary to USAfrica Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet (The Ram Column) The last may not have been heard…
NollyBabes, Tochi and Ebele, stars of the Nigerian movie industry. By Okey Anueyiagu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Okey Anueyiagu, Professor of Political Economy, public policy analyst and author of the book ‘Biafra,…
Air Algeria launches direct flights to Nigeria
Air Algeria, the national carrier of Algeria, has launched direct flights to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, marking a strategic step towards enhancing connectivity between North and West Africa. With Abuja now…
Gabon votes in first presidential election since 2023 coup
LIBREVILLE (AP) – Voters in oil-rich Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday, April 12, 2025, for a pivotal presidential election that the country’s military rulers hope will cement their…
Are we bound to this violence? 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 For the better part…
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