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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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South Africa holds first elections after death of Mandela
Voting began Wednesday in South Africa in the country's first elections since the death of Nelson Mandela.
Nigeria hosts World Economic Forum
While looking for kidnapped girls, Nigeria welcomes dignitaries for the World Economic Forum. Jonathan Mann reports.
Opinion: ANC is losing respect
South Africans will vote on May 7 in the country's first election since Nelson Mandela's death. Political commentator Justice Malala…
Opinion: ANC is losing respect
South Africans will vote on May 7 in the country's first election since Nelson Mandela's death. Political commentator Justice Malala…
Abducted girls: Why care?
A Boko Haram leader says he's going to sell more than 200 girls his militants abducted from a school in…
S. Africa heads to the polls
CNN's Robyn Curnow chronicles the waning days of campaigning leading up to the 2014 South African election.
What’s at stake in war against girls’ kidnappers?
Peter Bergen says the kidnapping of more than 200 girls by an Islamist organization threatens Africa's biggest economy at a…
USAfrica: On Chibok Girls kidnap, terrorism and Boko Haram crises, President Jonathan should launch ‘Operation Iron Fist’, not this committee. By Chido Nwangwu
On Chibok Girls kidnap, terrorism and Boko Haram crises, President Jonathan should launch ‘Operation Iron Fist’, not this committee. By…