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Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner; Trump unharmed
Washington (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night (April 25,…
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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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Central African states uphold Gabon’s suspension after army coup
On Friday, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) announced its decision to uphold the suspension of Gabon, a…
Press freedom under siege: RSF calls for urgent action in Guinea
On Thursday, December 14, 2023, the non-governmental organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued an appeal to the Guinean authorities, predominantly…
USAfrica: Beyond the Rivers of Trouble. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive…
South Africa intensifies crackdown on illegal mining
Security forces in South Africa have intensified efforts to curtail illegal mining activities. On Thursday (Dec. 14), a joint operation…
Chad to end military rule by referendum
On December 17, over eight million Chadians are set to participate in a referendum on a new constitution, as announced…
Supreme Court withholds Nnamdi Kanu’s release, orders trial
The Supreme Court has invalidated the lower court's judgment that dismissed terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the…
U.S. gives conditions to resume cooperation with Niger
In Niamey on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the United States declared its willingness to resume cooperation with Niger, contingent upon…
DRC: 200 ISIS affiliated ADF rebels killed in Congo
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, that approximately 200 members of the ADF rebels affiliated with…