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USAfrica: Pope’s message in Africa knocks tin-god grandiosity of leaders. By Chido Nwangwu
Chido Nwangwu @Chido247 Only two days ago, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Pope Leo XIV conveyed a frank and forthright message of accountability, support for the poor and underscored his…
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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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Families of slain South Africa miners get apology
The head of the Lonmin mining company apologized Friday to the families of the striking miners killed in South Africa…
How Diawara found her voice
Singer Fatoumata Diawara on sharing her story with the world after rejecting an arranged marriage in her home country.
Malian musician in the pursuit of peace
African Voices meets singer and actor Fatoumata Diawara, whose love for music brought her back to her home country.
Breaking Somalia’s wall of silence
Inside a brightly painted Mogadishu clinic, Salim (not her real name) sits alongside her seven-year-old son, waiting for a check…
Sky News cameraman killed in Cairo violence
A cameraman with Sky News was killed in Egypt Wednesday as he covered the violent unrest in Cairo, the UK-based…
World reacts to Egypt crisis
As the operation by Egyptian security forces to clear supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsy from two Cairo sit-ins unfolds…
Egypt gets BLOODIER: 1550 killed; interim President issues a state of emergency for 1 month
BLOODY DAYS IN Egypt: Death toll 1550, almost 5000 injured; VP quits; interim President issues a state of emergency for…
Boko Haram threatens U.S. in video
A video message has emerged from Abubakar Shekau, leader of Boko Haram, after a mosque attack killed 44 in Nigeria.