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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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DRC and M23 Rebels to hold direct peace talks in Angola
Angola announced on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, that the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23…
South Africa’s Finance Minister announces delayed budget amid VAT hike controversy
(Africanews) - Weeks after it was initially due, South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, finally delivered the national budget announcement…
Ethiopia: Tigray interim government calls for federal intervention amid factional power struggle
(AP) - The interim government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has called on the Ethiopian federal government to intervene after a…
Judge extends block on Columbia student’s deportation amid free speech concerns
(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday 12, 2025, extended an order preventing federal authorities from deporting a detained Columbia…
On Insecurity and hardship in Nigeria, Catholic Bishops tell Tinubu to do better
USAfricaonline.com : The Catholic Bishops’ Conference, during its first plenary meeting of 2025 in Abuja in March 8-12, 2025, condemned…
Adebowale Oyelekan to face first-degree murder charge for, allegedly, shooting a woman
USAfrica magazine (Houston) - USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Adebowale Oyelekan to face a first-degree…
U.S. resumes military aid to Ukraine as Kyiv signals ceasefire readiness
(AP) - The Trump administration has lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, while Kyiv has…
Angola seeks to mediate direct talks between DRC and M23 Rebels
(Reuters) - Angola announced on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, that it would seek to facilitate direct negotiations between the Democratic…