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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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Kenya busts rare ant-smuggling ring in landmark wildlife trafficking case
NAIROBI, April 23, 2025, (Reuters) — In an unusual twist to Kenya’s wildlife trafficking battle, police who raided a guesthouse…
Congo and M23 rebels commit to peace talks in Qatar
(Reuters) — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pledged on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to work towards…
African leaders praise Pope Francis for “legacy of compassion” and inclusion
African leaders praised the "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" of Pope Francis as they joined global mourning over…
Ghana’s President suspends chief justice Torkornoo, orders investigation into petitions
ACCRA (Reuters) – Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo with immediate effect, following the submission…
Ivory Coast court disqualifies Tidjane Thiam from electoral roll
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – A court in Ivory Coast has ruled that opposition leader and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam…
World leaders remember Pope Francis as a beacon of compassion, justice, and peace
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. World leaders remembered Pope Francis…
Pope Francis dies at age 88
USAfricaonline.com : The announcement was made early this morning of April 21, 2025. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the Pope's death…
Nigeria subdued by its Northern and Southwest Kakistocracy. By Chudi Okoye
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chudi Okoye, PhD., contributing analyst…