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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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Chibok girls: Umuada Igbo USA calls on President Jonathan for decisive action
Chibok girls: Umuada Igbo USA calls on President Jonathan for decisive action towards safe return. Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine, and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido…
USAfrica: On Nigeria’s Boko Haram, New York Times Nick Kristof misanalysis on CNN Fareed Zakaria’s GPS. By Chido Nwangwu
USAfrica MEDIAWATCH On Nigeria's Boko Haram, New York Times Nick Kristof misanalysis on CNN Fareed Zakaria's GPS. By Chido Nwangwu…
ANC handily wins South African elections
The African National Congress has won South Africa's general election, holding onto power despite scandals, economic woes and corruption allegations…
Pistorius defense: Steenkamp wasn’t cowering
One of the most respected ballistics experts in South Africa disputed key elements of the prosecution case against Oscar Pistorius…
Boko Haram leader: Is there method to his madness?
To many who watched his long, rambling video statement, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau appeared strangely distracted, unfocused, perhaps under…
Malala urges action
Malala Yousafzai, the world's most famous advocate for girls' right to education, speaks with CNN's Christiane Amanpour.
Rwandan President: Nigeria needs help
CNN's Isha Sesay speaks to Rwandan President Paul Kagame about what the kidnapping crisis means to the rest of Africa.
Boko Haram slaughters ‘310 villagers’
As the world fumes over Boko Haram's kidnapping of hundreds of girls, the terror group's latest attack in northern Nigeria…