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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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USAfrica: Will President Jonathan go on exile for unfulfilled promise of a second Niger bridge?
Will President Jonathan go on exile for the unfulfilled promise of a second Niger bridge? By John Okiyi Kalu Exclusive…
Campaign: ‘Africa is not a country’
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USAfrica: APC chieftain condemns Rivers Police chief Mbu’s transfer to Abuja as “indirect slap”
APC chieftain condemns Rivers Police chief Mbu’s transfer to Abuja as “indirect slap”; says he should have been sacked. •Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido …
Protesters demand freedom for Al Jazeera journalists
Foreign and local journalists gathered outside the Egyptian Embassy in Nairobi on Tuesday to protest the imprisonment and demand the…
USAfrica: African-American John Thompson becomes Chairman of Microsoft; makes history, again
African-American John Thompson becomes Chairman of Microsoft; makes history, again •Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido …
World facing cancer ‘disaster’
Cancer cases are expected to surge 57% worldwide in the next 20 years, an imminent "human disaster" that will require…
Africa mankind’s last hope?
A Kenyan TV production set in the year 2063 imagines a world where European refugees are fleeing to Africa.
Reports: Small plane crashes in South Africa, killing 3
A small plane crashed in South Africa early Monday, killing 3 people, local media reported.