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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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Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
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…
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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New Zealand replaces entrepreneur visa with investor pathway
New Zealand has announced a major reform to its business immigration framework, officially ending the Entrepreneur Work Visa and introducing…
Uganda confirms agreement with U.S. on migrants
Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the country has reached a temporary arrangement with the United States to…
U.S. Embassy suspends visa processing in Zimbabwe
The United States has temporarily halted the processing of most visas in Zimbabwe, citing unresolved issues with the government in…
Trump administration to weigh ‘anti-Americanism’ in visa decisions
The Trump administration has introduced a controversial directive requiring U.S. immigration officials to consider “anti-Americanism” when evaluating applications for visas,…
Switzerland’s golden visa: A gateway to residency and opportunity
Switzerland’s Golden Visa programme provides non-EU nationals with a pathway to residency through significant financial investment. More than just an…
Nigeria: FG to impose reciprocal visa measures over U.S. social media rule
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce reciprocal measures in response to a newly enforced United States visa policy…
23 kg and a dream. By Yomi Olusunle
The world felt like it was holding its breath. I stood in the cold fluorescent light at Manchester Airport, dragging…
For alleged violations, Trump admin revokes 6,000 Student Visa
The United States government has withdrawn more than 6,000 student visas under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing alleged violations ranging…