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New ECOWAS President Commits to Strengthening Regional Unity and AES Cooperation
Birame Diop, the new President of ECOWAS, has pledged to enhance cohesion within the community and strengthen ties with the Alliance of Sahel States during his inaugural address in Abuja.
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Dressing, Addressing, and Redressing Nigeria’s Lawyers and Judges. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned US-based professional newspaper published on the…
USAfrica: The King and the Clerics. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
Neutralizing South Africa’s xenophobic excesses. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, U.S.-based newspaper on the internet and USAfrica magazine (Houston)…
Gowon’s book of barefaced lies. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a…
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Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist
In a significant endorsement of African financial reforms, the European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa, and four…
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…
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…
Elon Musk alleges Starlink not allowed in South Africa because he’s not Black
Elon Musk, owner of the corporate giants X, Tesla and several businesses, has, again, alleged that Starlink is not being…
Nigeria to use intel from U.S. reconnaissance flights to fight jihadists
Nigeria's air force will take the lead from the United States after Washington's Christmas Day strikes on jihadists, making use…
New Year Terror: 30+ people killed in Nigeria by “bandits”, “gunmen” attack
Several other people, including children, were kidnapped by "bandits" in Nigeria's Niger State. Security forces have struggled to contain the…
Burkina Faso and Mali restrict entry for Americans
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American nationals in a tit-for-tat move after the United States included…
Trump’s Christmas Day strikes have consequences beyond Nigeria. By Thomas Edwards
Thomas Edwards is an analyst of faith, religion and political issues. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first…