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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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Protecting South Africa’s wildlife
Private game reserves are a profitable business in Africa. But protecting rhinos is becoming increasingly difficult.
Restored to former glory
CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at a building in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is being restored to its former glory.
President Jonathan, why are they afraid of Princess Stella Oduah remaining in your cabinet as Aviation Minister?
President Jonathan, why are they afraid of Princess Stella Oduah remaining in your cabinet as Aviation Minister? By Chike B.…
S. Africa: Girls raped, murdered
In a country where several rapes are said to occur every minute, in a township where violence is commonplace, this…
Blatter’s African call fuels re-election speculation
Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be…
Search on for U.S. mariners seized off Nigeria coast
The Nigerian navy has yet to find two U.S. citizens kidnapped from an oilfield supply ship attacked this week in…
Putting African art on the map
A new video project is giving a voice to Ghana's best artists, and hopes to change attitudes to African art.
Kenya mall video fuels looting claims
A month after an attack on Kenya's Westgate Mall claimed at least 67 lives, leaked video footage from inside has…