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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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Fubara hails workers, reaffirms commitment amid crisis
Amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara has paid tribute to the resilience and commitment of…
Kenyan MP fatally shot in suspected targeted attack in Nairobi
In what authorities are treating as a calculated assassination, Kenyan opposition lawmaker Charles Ong'ondo Were was gunned down on the…
U.S. special adviser to attend Gabonese inauguration, Address Regional Security Issues
As part of renewed diplomatic engagement in Central Africa, Massad Boulos, the United States President’s Special Adviser on African Affairs,…
Mass rally in Ouagadougou shows strong support for President Traoré amid foreign criticism
A massive demonstration took place in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as thousands of Burkinabè citizens gathered to express…
African Union lifts sanctions on Gabon after ‘successful’ political transition
Following an assessment of Gabon's transitional process, the African Union (AU) has announced the removal of sanctions previously imposed on…
No extradition: Finland and Nigeria deny plans to transfer Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa
Claims circulating on social media suggesting that Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist figure, will be extradited to Nigeria in July…
USAfrica: Nigeria and the road to “One-Party Participatory Democracy”. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Odinkalu, a lawyer and a teacher, is a contributing analyst to the platforms of USAfrica and USAfricaLive.com e-mail chidi.odinkalu@tufts.edu…
Mali dialogue proposes five-year presidency for junta leader Goita
Mali’s transitional authorities have taken a significant step toward reshaping the country’s political future, as a national forum of political…