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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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Tinubu secures key endorsements for 2027 bid
With fewer than two years until the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu appears to be strategically strengthening his political…
Tanzania blocks X amid cyberattacks and pre-election tensions
Tanzanian authorities have suspended access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) following a series of coordinated cyberattacks that…
Why Trump’s ambush of South Africa’s President turned into a fiasco. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247…
Former DR Congo PM Matata sentenced to 10 years hard labour for embezzling $245 million in public funds
A former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Augustin Matata Ponyo, has been sentenced to ten years of…
FG to sell 753-unit estate recovered from Emefiele
In a move to convert recovered assets into public benefit, the federal government has announced plans to sell a 753-unit…
Trump-Ramaphosa U.S-South Africa talks seek to salvage trade
Securing South Africa's trade ties with the United States will be a key aim of President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to…
Suicide bombing at Somali military base leaves 10 dead
A suicide bombing at a military recruitment center in Mogadishu on Sunday, May 18, 2025, resulted in the deaths of…
Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
USAfricaonline.com The immediate former President of the United States, Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his personal office…