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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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“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…
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties, Senegal triumphs over Egypt to Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco defeats Nigeria on penalties; Senegal triumphs over Egypt to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal's Sadio Mané stunned…
Ugandans head to polls as Museveni seeks to extend 40 years of his presidency
The 81-year-old incumbent President, who has held power since 1986, is taking few chances. Rights groups and international monitors have…
Soccer: Nigeria battles Morocco; Senegal clashes with Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals
The semi-final line-up for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Africa’s traditional heavyweights…