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U.S withdraws combat troops from Nigeria after counterterrorism mission against Islamic State
The U.S has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s request,…
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The slow, methodical killing of political choice in Nigeria. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet…
The Ransom Republic. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
When the State abandons its primary duty, survival becomes an act of radical rebellion in…
After the June 30 protest, Black South Africans will remain economically insecure. By Yolanda Mhlungu
Even if all the illegal immigrants leave the country, we will remain the majority who…
Unravelling Nigeria’s Terror Empire. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
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Justice commissioner KILLED in his home; national prison official shot to death
It was not immediately clear who was behind the killings, but they occurred after security forces on Monday shot dead…
Boko Haram chief spokesman, field commander reportedly killed
Troops involved in the operation on the outskirts of the city of Kano said one of those killed was suspected…
Venus and Serena Williams to play in South Africa
The world's most famous superstar lawn tennis players Venus and Serena Williams have expressed joy at the scheduled opportunity for…
Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister skips ex-lover’s court order, weds 35-year old under customary law
Macheka is the daughter of a senior member of President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party which was forced into a compromise…
Nigeria, Sudan, Tunisia on THREAT alert over Muslim protests of controversial video dramatizing Prophet Mohammed
"The U.S. Mission in Nigeria strongly urges U.S. citizens in Nigeria to consider their personal security and to keep personal…
US ambassador, 3 officials killed in Libya; Obama, Clinton condemn attacks
Stevens was reportedly killed when he and a group of embassy employees went to the consulate to try to evacuate…
U.S embassy, offices in Egypt and Libya attacked over video depicting Prophet Mohammed having sex
About 20 people stood on top of the embassy wall in central Cairo, where about 2,000 protesters had gathered. "There…
Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud elected Somalia’s new president; Jawari remains Speaker
"I thank all the members of parliament both those who voted for me and those who vowed against me and…