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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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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned US-based professional newspaper published on the…
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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
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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 confirms military intervention to quell coup in Benin
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian government has confirmed that its armed forces intervened in the Republic of Benin on Sunday,…
Ivory Coast President Ouattara takes oath for fourth term
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire was sworn in on Monday, December 8, 2025, for a fourth five-year term, following…
ECOWAS deploys standby force after failed coup in Benin
Abuja, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate deployment of its standby force…
Bobi Wine alleges assault by security forces ahead of Uganda election
Kampala, Dec. 7 — Uganda’s opposition leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine has accused security forces of assaulting him and…
Benin Republic in Turmoil as government says Coup Plot foiled
Cotonou/Porto-Novo, December 7, 2025 — Fear and confusion swept through Benin Republic on Sunday after a group of soldiers stormed…
Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Akpoti for ₦200bn Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central over allegations…
Abia and Imo States establish 24-hour surveillance on Aba-Owerri expressway
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The Governors of Abia…
UN condemns crackdown on Uganda opposition ahead of election
The United Nations has raised serious concerns over an escalating crackdown on opposition parties and the media in Uganda ahead…