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Senegal parliament approves stricter anti-LGBT law
Senegal is on the verge of implementing one of the most stringent anti-LGBT legal frameworks in West Africa following a decisive push by the national government. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko…
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U.S. Congressional Recognition for Chido Nwangwu on USAfrica’s 25 years of “service truly worthy of the respect”
On what set the networks on its pedestal, Dr. Chido Nwangwu noted that “USAfrica is respected for…
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USAfrica: Anambra State honours its heritage icons (Ojukwus), business titans (Ibetos) on Dec 16; Chimamanda, Mikel Obi, Chido Nwangwu get Ambassador of Excellence award
ANAMBRA HONOURS ITS HERITAGE ICONS, HIGH-ACHIEVERS AND BUSINESS TITANS ON DECEMBER 16; Chimamanda Adichie, Mikel…
Why U.S President Obama must not reduce resources to Africa from the war on AIDS. By HE Festus Mogae
Africa is at a crossroads with AIDS-we can finish the job and win this fight…
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Gabon’s court confirms Gen. Oligui Nguema’s victory in presidential election
LIBREVILLE, April 25 — Gabon's Constitutional Court has officially validated the election of transitional leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as…
Nigeria’s 2027 elections, game of my political party will swallow all yours. By Chidi Amuta
Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica -- since 1993 Nigeria’s political landscape never ceases to astonish and amaze.…
Benin confirms 54 soldiers killed in Jihadist attack on Northern military posts
COTONOU, April 24, 2025 — The government of Benin has confirmed that 54 soldiers were killed in a deadly attack…
SINOPEC trains 800 Ugandans to boost local oil sector skills
KAMPALA, April 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese oil giant SINOPEC has launched a large-scale training program for more than 800 Ugandans…
Ramaphosa, Trump discuss Ukraine war and strained U.S.-South Africa ties
JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he had spoken with U.S. President…
Kenya busts rare ant-smuggling ring in landmark wildlife trafficking case
NAIROBI, April 23, 2025, (Reuters) — In an unusual twist to Kenya’s wildlife trafficking battle, police who raided a guesthouse…
Congo and M23 rebels commit to peace talks in Qatar
(Reuters) — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pledged on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to work towards…
African leaders praise Pope Francis for “legacy of compassion” and inclusion
African leaders praised the "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" of Pope Francis as they joined global mourning over…