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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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‘Jon Stewart’ of Egypt returns to TV next week
Dr. Bassem Youssef, dubbed the "Jon Stewart" of Egypt, will return to the late night airwaves Friday, three months after…
Facebook posts lead to arrest of 11 Islamists in Egypt; condemnation, outrage follow
Facebook posts lead to arrest of 11 Islamists in Egypt; condemnation, outrage follow crackdown •Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido Cairo (AP) — Egyptian authorities…
Horses ‘hypnotized by the sea’
You've seen surfing dogs, cats and even rabbits, but life's also a beach for some of South Africa's best racehorses.
Babangida warns Jonathan “must understand a whole body of people out there are not happy with happenings”
Babangida warns Jonathan “must understand a whole body of people out there are not happy with happenings….” •Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/USAfricaChido USAfrica,…
Stunning ruins of lost kingdom
In a landscape of giant boulders is the ruined town of Great Zimbabwe. It's part of a kingdom that flourished…
Libya minister escapes assassination bid — report
Libya's acting interior minister survived an assassination attempt in Tripoli, state news agency LANA reported Wednesday.
U.N. allows E.U. to use force in Central African Republic
The U.N. Security Council voted Tuesday to not only continue its peacekeepers' mission in the tumultuous Central African Republic but…
See ‘Africa in one country’
Known for its diverse geography and culture, Cameroon could be on the dawn of becoming known for tourism.