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USAfrica: Pope’s message in Africa knocks tin-god grandiosity of leaders. By Chido Nwangwu
Chido Nwangwu @Chido247 On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Pope Leo XIV conveyed a frank and forthright message of accountability, support for the poor and underscored his opposition to corruption. He…
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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…
Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are…
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…
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Trump signs executive order seeking major election changes, raising legal concerns
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at reshaping election administration across the…
Burundi accuses Rwanda of attack plans amid rising regional tensions
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has claimed that he possesses credible intelligence indicating that Rwanda is planning an attack on Burundi.…
Trump threatens 25% tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil amid global trade tensions
(Nairametrics) - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on any country purchasing oil or…
South Sudan’s Vice President accuses Uganda of violating U.N. arms embargo
(Reuters) - South Sudan's First Vice President, Riek Machar, has accused Uganda of violating a United Nations arms embargo by…
Haiti and Africa: Reclaiming our shared narrative. By Amb. Jean Pillard
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Pillard, Haiti’s former Ambassador to…
Ceasefire crumbles as M23 Rebels accuse Congolese Army of wiolations
(Reuters) - A fragile ceasefire between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo appears to have broken down,…
Zimbabwean prison officer arrested for aiding violent inmate escape
A prison officer in Harare, Zimbabwe, has been arrested for allegedly supplying a firearm to an inmate, enabling a violent…
Burkina Faso denounces fake massacre videos
Newly circulating videos allegedly depict civilians being escorted by armed individuals to an unknown location, with elderly people and children…