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Pope Leo decries inequality, injustice in corrupt Equatorial Guinea
By Jon Shelton, DW: Pope Leo XIV continued his tour of Africa with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. The pontiff called for more justice in the country as the…
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Peter Obi and the politics of 2027. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a…
Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney…
The Renewed Dystopia of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1). By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published…
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Police arrest teenager over alleged murder of five-year-old cousin in Enugu
Police operatives in Enugu State have apprehended two suspects in connection with the abduction and killing of a five-year-old…
Sokoto boat tragedy: Over 20 missing as NEMA concludes rescue effort
Authorities have confirmed the recovery of three bodies following a tragic boat accident in Sokoto State, which left dozens stranded.…
Africa deserves two permanent seats at the UN Security Council, says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed calls for reforms at the United Nations, insisting that Africa must be granted permanent…
Update: “Bandits” kill 50 at a mosque in Nigeria; 60 injured
UPDATE: The death toll from a recent attack (on Tuesday August 19, 2025) by bandits/gunmen on a mosque and nearby…
Nigeria: FG to impose reciprocal visa measures over U.S. social media rule
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce reciprocal measures in response to a newly enforced United States visa policy…
Chadian security forces capture Boko Haram leader’s son
Security forces in Chad have detained 18-year-old Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, the son of Boko Haram’s late founder Mohammed Yusuf, along…
Tanzanian court blocks live coverage of opposition leader’s trial
A Tanzanian court has barred the live broadcasting of treason proceedings involving the country’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, a…
Burkina Faso declares U.N. envoy persona non grata
Burkina Faso’s government has expelled United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak after a U.N. report alleged serious violations against children…