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Nigeria: Senate passes 2026 Electoral Act after heated clash over result uploads
The Nigerian Senate has officially passed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, marking a pivotal but controversial shift in the nation’s voting framework ahead of the 2027 general…
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U.S. Congressional Recognition for Chido Nwangwu on USAfrica’s 25 years of “service truly worthy of the respect”
On what set the networks on its pedestal, Dr. Chido Nwangwu noted that “USAfrica is respected for…
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USAfrica: Anambra State honours its heritage icons (Ojukwus), business titans (Ibetos) on Dec 16; Chimamanda, Mikel Obi, Chido Nwangwu get Ambassador of Excellence award
ANAMBRA HONOURS ITS HERITAGE ICONS, HIGH-ACHIEVERS AND BUSINESS TITANS ON DECEMBER 16; Chimamanda Adichie, Mikel…
Why U.S President Obama must not reduce resources to Africa from the war on AIDS. By HE Festus Mogae
Africa is at a crossroads with AIDS-we can finish the job and win this fight…
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Nigeria, The New York Times, screwdrivers and scapegoating. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Agbedo, Professor of Linguistics at…
“Catastrophic” hunger crisis in Nigeria as food aid funding runs out, UN warns
By Mark Rancherau/AP “This will lead to catastrophic humanitarian, security and economic consequences for the most vulnerable people who have…
Uganda’s Army Chief admits killing 22 opposition supporters, gives Bobi Wine 48 hours to surrender or face death
The post-election crisis in Uganda has taken a darker, more violent turn as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country’s Chief of…
“Gunmen” kidnap 163 worshippers from 2 churches in Nigeria
"The attackers came in numbers and blocked the entrance of the churches and forced the worshippers out into the bush,"…
81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni declared winner of controversial 7th term, amidst violence, internet shutdown
81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni has been declared the winner of a controversial 7th term in office after an election marred…
U.S. allocates $413m for security operations in Nigeria and sub-region in 2026
The United States has reinforced its security commitment to West Africa, approving $413 million allocation for counter-insurgency and security operations…
Trump Delays Iran Strike Following Last-Minute Plea from Netanyahu
A potential U.S. military strike on Iran has been delayed following a tense, last-minute phone call between Israeli Prime Minister…
U.S. Embassy expresses “alarm and concern” South Africa’s naval drills included Iran
By Sibuliso Duba: The United States Embassy in South Africa has expressed grave concerns regarding the South African National Defence…