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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…
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…
el-Rufai, the Law and the Nigerian Courts. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
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South Sudan charges Vice President with treason, murder; Amnesty calls for transparency
Amnesty International has urged South Sudanese authorities to ensure transparency in the trial of opposition leader Riek Machar, who faces…
Boat accident in Congo claims 86 lives, including students
A tragic accident in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Equateur Province has claimed the lives of scores of passengers after…
Despite challenges, Enugu Gov. Mbah is a focused leader. By Patrick O. Okigbo III
USAfrica NEWSNOTES Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chinua Achebe’s observation…
USAfrica: Walmart to launch its first branded stores in South Africa; South Africa’s Shoprite to exit Ghana, Malawi
South African retail sales giant, Shoprite, continues to exit several of the African markets. It has announced plans to leave…
USAfrica: Southwest and United Nigeria Airlines sign deal to boost operations
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Executive Chairman of United Nigeria…
U.S.: Political tensions deepen as DOJ targets Trump critics
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff have come under investigation…
Ivory Coast excludes ex-President Gbagbo, opposition leader Thiam from October 25 election
Ivory Coast’s constitutional council has excluded former president Laurent Gbagbo and opposition leader Tidjane Thiam from the October 25, 2025…
Jihadists kill 63 in attack on Nigerian town
By Adamu Aliyu Ngulde with Audu Ali Marte in Darul Jamal and Nicholas Roll in Abuja. Ref: AFP Jihadists killed…