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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The U.S has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s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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Rising populism shouldn’t stop reparations talks – African Union
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) — The rise of right-wing populism in Europe and other parts of the world should not…
“Genocide, land grabbing” in latest killing of 52, displacement of 2500 in Nigeria’s Plateau State, says Governor
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet USAfrica: The familiar and…
Police crackdown on ‘Take It Back’ protesters nationwide, arrest activists in FCT Abuja, others
(PT) - Security forces on Monday, April 7, 2025, moved to suppress nationwide protests organized by the Take It Back…
Alliance of Sahel States recall ambassadors from Algeria amid rising tensions
(AP) - The member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—announced on Sunday that they…
Central African Republic opposition protests Touadéra’s third-term bid
(Africanews) - Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Bangui this week in a large-scale protest against President Faustin-Archange…
Guinea sets September 2025 date for constitutional referendum
(Reuters) - Guinea’s military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, has set September 21, 2025, as the date for a constitutional referendum, marking…
Gabon’s junta leader Nguema pursues legitimacy in post-coup election
(Reuters) - Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s transitional leader, is leveraging the advantages of incumbency and a widely supported anti-corruption campaign…
Niger Junta releases officials of overthrown government
(FRANCE 24 with AFP) - Niger’s ruling military junta has released around 50 political detainees, including former ministers, soldiers, and…