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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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U.S. warns of lifetime visa bans as Nigeria tightens immigration penalties
The United States has issued a stern warning against visa fraud and illegal immigration, emphasizing lifetime bans and possible criminal…
U.S. officials barred from leaving China
A U.S. government employee from the Department of Commerce has been barred from leaving China, the State Department confirmed Monday,…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency expands arrests of undocumented immigrants
In a revealing interview with CBS News, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, emphasized…
New U.S. visa and asylum fees spark concerns
Travelers seeking entry into the United States on nonimmigrant visas are now facing a new financial requirement following recent legislative…
U.S. tightens visa rules
Foreign nationals living in or traveling to the United States on a visa are being urged to take note of…
Canada reopens parents and grandparents sponsorship program
In a renewed effort to support family reunification, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will relaunch…
UK transitions fully to digital immigration system
Starting July 15, 2025, the United Kingdom has officially completed its transition to a fully digital immigration system, replacing all…
Nigeria launches digital CERPAC portal
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a fully digital platform for processing the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens…