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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The U.S has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s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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Trial of Ghaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam, for “crimes against humanity” begins in Libya in September
"A committee from the prosecutor general's office has completed its investigation into the crimes committed by Seif al-Islam from the…
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A union leader compared Thursday's shooting (August 16, 2012) to the notorious Sharpeville massacre of 1960, in the darkest days…
America and “the forces holding Nigeria together”
Perhaps, the forces Ambassador Carson has in mind holding Nigeria together are the forces that arrogantly picked former dictator, Gen.…
After Egypt’s President forced retirement of top army leaders, opposition claims it’s unconstitutional, calls Aug 24 protests
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Ghana buries its late President John Atta Mills; millions mourn
Among those who viewed the body as it lay under a glass case before the service were Ivory Coast President…
Clinton makes brief 6hrs visit to Nigeria, amidst concern for Islamists Boko Haram attacks
Clinton said after meeting Jonathan, key ministers and security chiefs that "we really believe that the future for Nigeria is…