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Nigeria rescues kidnapped Easter worshippers; fresh attacks kill dozens
Nigeria’s military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna State, though at least five others were killed, as fresh violence elsewhere in the…
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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…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published…
Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching…
Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
USAfricaonline.com: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the championship from Senegal's national soccer…
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Bondi defends Trump’s justice policies, clashes with Democrats
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi came under sharp scrutiny on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,…
Madagascar’s president calls for national dialogue amid youth protests and ultimatum
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has announced plans to hold a “national dialogue” with various stakeholders on Wednesday, following a 48-hour…
Tanzania probes reported abduction of former ambassador and government critic
Tanzania’s police have launched an investigation into reports that former ambassador-turned-government critic, Humphrey Polepole, was kidnapped from his residence, following…
Madagascar President appoints Army General as new Prime Minister
Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, following the dissolution…
U.S. expands visa bond program to include the Gambia
The United States government has expanded its Visa Bond Pilot Program, officially adding The Gambia to the list of countries…
Cameroon: Biya faces growing pressure to step down as he seeks eighth term
Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, officially launched his campaign for an eighth term in office in July, declaring that he…
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces treason trial ahead of election
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu went on trial for treason on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the nation’s commercial capital,…
Somali forces repel deadly al-Shabab prison attack in Mogadishu
Somali security forces on Sunday, October 5, 2025, announced that they had successfully repelled a major assault by al-Shabab militants…