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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The U.S has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s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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Cameroon’s presidential race heats up
With Cameroon’s presidential election slated for October, the race officially entered a new phase this week as political parties began…
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi arrested
Kenyan authorities have taken into custody prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi, accusing him of involvement in “terrorist acts” allegedly…
As tragedy waves goodbye. By Chidi Amuta
The demise in mid-July 2025 of Nigeria’s former president and military autocrat, Muhammadu Buhari, merited national attention…. He was a man…
Burkina Faso dissolves electoral commission
Burkina Faso’s transitional military government has officially disbanded the country’s independent electoral commission, marking another significant shift in the political…
Gunmen kill 27, burn houses in Nigeria’s Plateau State
Gunmen killed 27 people in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state, in the latest bout of violence in the restive region, local…
South Africa: Ramaphosa suspends police minister
Amid escalating allegations of political interference in South Africa’s law enforcement system, President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo…
Cameroon’s 92-year-old leader Biya announces 8th re-election bid
After months of mounting speculation surrounding his political intentions, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has officially declared his candidacy for…
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former dictator and President, is dead
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic, according to a…