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Nigeria rescues kidnapped Easter worshippers; fresh attacks kill dozens
Nigeria’s military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna State, though at least five others were killed, as fresh violence elsewhere in the…
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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…
Amidst the darkness of our earthly woes, Christ is risen.
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. April 5,…
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…
Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching…
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Senegal: Karim Wade steps out towards his presidential candidacy
Despite ongoing doubts about his candidacy, Senegalese rival Karim Wade made a significant move on Monday, November 27, 2023, toward…
Chadian junta runs open campaign for December referendum
Chad started his campaigning on Saturday in support of a new constitution, which would put the 30-year rule of the…
Togo legislative and regional elections to be held early in 2024
President Faure Gnassingbe promised in December of last year to hold elections within a year, but this deadline is being…
Niger junta annuls law aimed at slowing migration to Europe
The Niger junta announced on Monday, November 27, 2023, that it had repealed an anti-migration law that had assisted in…
Sierra Leone President says in control after attack on Military Armory
The president of Sierra Leone declared that after a 24-hour curfew was eased to a dusk-to-dawn lockdown, the majority of…
Military Coup fails in Sierra Leone; nationwide curfew declared
The government said those attempting to break into the armoury had been repelled. Witnesses told AFP they heard gunshots and…
Ghana opens 46-day visa-on-arrival window for Christmas visitors
A 46-day visa-on-arrival period for visitors has been announced by Ghana, and it will run from December 1, 2023, to…
Niger coup leader visits Mali, Burkina in first foreign travel
In his first international trip since taking over in July, General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of Niger's military, met with…