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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu warns South Africa on violence against Nigerians
As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue (into the first week May 2026), Nigeria said it would repatriate its citizens who want to leave. Nigeria has announced a…
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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…
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Peter Obi, Eneke the Bird and the Politics of Flight. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, USA-based newspaper published on the…
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U.S. green card renewal delays surge
U.S. green cardholders are now facing unprecedented delays when renewing or replacing their permanent resident cards. New data from U.S.…
Canada raises proof of funds for express entry applicants
Prospective immigrants eyeing permanent residence in Canada under the Express Entry system will need to meet new financial requirements following…
U.S. to end TPS for Hondurans, and Nicaraguans
In a decision that could upend the lives of more than 70,000 Central American nationals living lawfully in the United…
Judge halts Trump’s attempt to end TPS for Haitians
A federal judge on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and…
U.S. authorizes citizenship revocation for naturalized offenders
The U.S. government has introduced a new policy enabling the revocation of citizenship for naturalized Americans convicted of specific criminal…
Scotland unveils new visa plans to tackle labour shortage
In an effort to address persistent workforce shortages and population decline, the Scottish Government has outlined plans for a set…
Germany to end global visa appeal process
Beginning July 1, 2025, Germany will officially discontinue its worldwide visa appeal mechanism, known as the remonstration procedure, affecting all…
Cuba extends validity of tourist cards
Cuba has extended the validity of its physical tourist cards through December 31, 2025, as part of a broader effort…