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Afrika Bambaataa, co-pioneer of hip-hop, dead at 69
USAfricaonline.com Afrika Bambaataa, one of the key pioneers of hip-hop, born in Bronx (Now York) on April 17, 1957 and died today, April 9, 2026. The late Pan-Africanist lived as…
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Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are…
The Renewed Dystopia of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1). By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
USAfrica: Will the U.S-Iran negotiations in Islamabad yield enduring peace? By Abdu Rafiu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet…
Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have…
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USAfrica: In the hearts of many, Senegal remains true Soccer Champion of CAF 2025. By Okechukwu Sunday Obasi
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. I read the disheartening breaking…
Grammys 2026: South African star Tyla beats Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy
South African music superstar Tyla has, again, won the 'Best African Music Performance' award -- at the 2026 Grammy Awards.Tyla's…
Ye (Kanye West) blames 2002 brain injury for anti-semitic outbursts
In a dramatic attempt to salvage his reputation and career, the rapper and fashion mogul Ye, formerly known as Kanye…
Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali banned for attacking Nigerian player at AFCON
The news was announced on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) by the Algerian football federation (FAF), which was fined $100,000 for…
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…
Soccer: Nigeria battles Morocco; Senegal clashes with Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals
The semi-final line-up for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Africa’s traditional heavyweights…
Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as…
PSG ordered to pay Mbappé €60m over unpaid wages dispute
A French labour court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) must pay its former striker, Kylian Mbappé, a total of…