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Ghana President returns to hero’s welcome from UN Assembly resolution on slavery, reparations
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama returned on March 29, 2026, from the United Nations General Assembly in New York to a rousing welcome following the successful adoption of the country’s…
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Peter Obi and the politics of 2027. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published…
Nigeria, Trump and the March 3, 2026 rally in Washington DC
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By…
Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
USAfricaonline.com: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the championship from Senegal's national soccer…
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Benin Republic in Turmoil as government says Coup Plot foiled
Cotonou/Porto-Novo, December 7, 2025 — Fear and confusion swept through Benin Republic on Sunday after a group of soldiers stormed…
2026 World Cup Draw Sparks Controversy as Trump Becomes Center of Attention
What was meant to be a celebration of football turned into a global political spectacle on Friday December 5, 2025…
Can Trump broker peace in DR Congo’s endless war as Kagame and Tshisekedi meet in Washington?
Washington, D.C. — Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi arrived in the U.S.…
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on religious persecutors in Nigeria
The United States announced it will enforce visa restrictions on individuals involved in religious persecution in Nigeria and other countries,…
Senegalese students clash with security forces over financial aid
Dakar, Senegal — Clashes between students and security forces at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar intensified on Wednesday,…
Gunman hijacks aid plane in South Sudan
A gunman hijacked a small aid plane in South Sudan on Tuesday, forcing the pilot to fly for several hours…
Gabon detains tourism minister over alleged $18M embezzlement
Gabon’s tourism minister, Pascal Ogowé Siffon, has been placed under house arrest after being detained while attempting to leave Libreville.…
Tinubu nominates Gen. Christopher Musa as new defence minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji…