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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The U.S has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s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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Mali military bases hit in suspected Jihadist assaults
Armed militants suspected to be jihadists mounted simultaneous assaults on several Malian military installations in the early hours of Tuesday,…
Cameroon: Second close associate of Biya declares presidential bid
With President Paul Biya yet to confirm whether he will stand for another term, Cameroon’s Minister of Tourism, Bello Bouba Maigari, has formally accepted…
Democracy without Voters: The origin of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis. By Chidi Odinkalu
“On matters of security, the bulk (sic) stops at the President's table.” Bola Ahmed Tinubu April 2014 On 26 January 2009, the Mamman Bello Ali…
Obi slams Tinubu’s Saint Lucia, Brazil trips as another “Personal Vacation”
USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has…
AU hails Congo–Rwanda peace deal as vital step toward regional stability
The African Union has described the recently signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda as…
African court dismisses Gbagbo’s challenge to presidential disqualification
Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, who led Ivory Coast from 2000 until his ouster in 2011, had approached the African…
Kenyan protests turn deadly as minister alleges coup attempt
Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has alleged that recent nationwide protests were part of a broader attempt to overthrow the…
Nigerian Army confirms 14 troops killed in Niger attack
At least 14 Nigerian soldiers have been killed during a military operation against armed gangs in Niger State, the army…