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South Africa’s Ambassador seeks “direct dialogue” with U.S.
South Africa is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington to break a stalemate in tense diplomatic ties, the ambassador told AFP Monday, October 26, 2026, as Pretoria sought to avoid exclusion…
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He Bowed, Trembled and Prostrated. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
The Man Without a Price, Ralph Obiọha (Ọkpụrụisizuruọha II). By Elsie-Bernadette Onubogu
Special to USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, U.S.-based newspaper published on the internet and USAfrica magazine.…
USAfrica: Obama blasts Trump as an agent of “chaos and cruelty and corruption”
USAfricaonline.com: U.S. former President Barack Obama, campaigning on October 24, 2026 at one of his…
What Does a Man Really Gain from Marriage? Rethinking the Value of Marriage in Modern Society. By Johnson Ihemeremadu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
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Nigerian visa applicants must submit social media handles – U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has updated its visa application requirements, now obligating all applicants to disclose social media usernames…
New Zealand to end paper student visa applications
New Zealand is moving closer to a fully digital immigration process, with paper applications for international student visas set to…
Georgia to introduce mandatory work permits for foreigners
Beginning March 1, 2026, Georgia will enforce a new policy requiring most foreign nationals to secure a valid work permit…
14 high-paying part-time jobs for international students in the U.S.
For many international students in the United States, part-time employment is not just a way to earn extra cash—it’s often…
U.S. weighs shorter visa terms for students, visitors, and journalists
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is advancing a policy change that could bring an end to the long-standing…
U.S. proposes $20K fast-track for ‘Green Card’ applicants
Efforts to reform the United States' complex and often sluggish immigration system are gaining renewed momentum. U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira…
Australia updates English test and score requirements for visa applicants
As of August 7, 2025, individuals planning to live, work, or study in Australia will face updated English language test…
U.S. to enforce visa bond pilot for high-risk travelers
In a move aimed at tightening immigration controls, the United States will soon implement a pilot program that requires certain…