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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The U.S has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s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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SHOWDOWN: Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood declares victory in presidential voting
Islamist Mohamed Morsy says he will be a president for all Egypt after Muslim Brotherhood declares victory with 52.5% of…
“Soft Military Coup” in Egypt as court, army dissolve parliament; 1 day ahead of election
Egyptian parties and activists accused the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces of staging a "counter-revolution" after a series…
Nigeria’s fuel subsidy scandal: Otedola, Lawan, Obasanjo, Jonathan, and the law.
Worse still, how did this whole matter connect former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo? On what basis did he acquire…
Why President Jonathan’s retention of Adefuye as Nigeria’s Ambassador to USA exposes poor judgment. By Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye
With an almost complete failure to deal with Boko Haram, resurgent threats of militancy in the Niger Delta, broadening and…
South Africa gets its first woman chief of Police
Special to USAfricaonline.com, the USAfrica-powered e-groups of Nigeria360, IgboEvents, UNNalumni, and CLASSmagazine Houston. Follow us at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido and Twitter.com/Chido247 South Africa President Jacob Zuma has Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the country's…
LeBRON vs. DURANT: NBA’s two best players face off in 2012 Finals
They are generally considered the league's best two players, with LeBron James besting Kevin Durant for regular-season most valuable player…
After Kenya plane crash kills 2 Ministers, President promises “full investigations”
USAfrica: Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki has promised full investigations into the cause of the helicopter crash over the weekend near…
Nigerian-born soccer star Christian Obodo freed from kidnappers
Special to USAfricaonline.com, the USAfrica-powered e-groups of Nigeria360, IgboEvents, UNNalumni, and CLASSmagazine Houston. Follow us at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido and Twitter.com/Chido247 Nigerian-born soccer star with Italy’s highly-ranked club Udinese, Christian Obodo, has been…