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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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U.S. warns of lifetime visa bans as Nigeria tightens immigration penalties
The United States has issued a stern warning against visa fraud and illegal immigration, emphasizing lifetime bans and possible criminal…
Kenyan activist Mwangi freed on bail
Prominent Kenyan human rights advocate Boniface Mwangi, known for his outspoken stance against government abuses, was granted bail on…
Trump releases Martin Luther King assassination files
In a long-anticipated move, the U.S. federal government has published thousands of documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil…
Chris Asoluka, the quintessential renaissance man. By Kenneth C. Orji
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Kenneth C. Orji is an…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency expands arrests of undocumented immigrants
In a revealing interview with CBS News, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, emphasized…
Cameroon’s presidential race heats up
With Cameroon’s presidential election slated for October, the race officially entered a new phase this week as political parties began…
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi arrested
Kenyan authorities have taken into custody prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi, accusing him of involvement in “terrorist acts” allegedly…
As tragedy waves goodbye. By Chidi Amuta
The demise in mid-July 2025 of Nigeria’s former president and military autocrat, Muhammadu Buhari, merited national attention…. He was a man…