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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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Nigeria’s tough economic reforms yet to benefit poor, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, April 18, 2025, that the Nigerian government's tough economic reforms have yet…
17 persons killed by gunmen-terrorists in Benue
Gunmen have killed 17 people in Nigeria's central state of Benue, police said Friday (April 19, 2025), the latest flare-up…
Trump officials propose shutting down dozens of U.S. Embassies, mostly in Africa
The Trump administration is weighing a sweeping reduction of the United States’ global diplomatic presence, with a proposal to shutter…
Rwanda grants safe passage to withdrawing SADC forces from Eastern Congo
(Africanews) - Rwanda has agreed to grant safe passage to Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces withdrawing from eastern Democratic…
Uganda plans new law to allow military trials of civilians
KAMPALA (Reuters) - In a move that could reshape the legal landscape in Uganda, the government is drafting legislation that…
Tunisian opposition protest as mass trial resumes amid crackdown allegations
TUNIS (Reuters) – Dozens of opposition supporters gathered outside a Tunis court on Friday, April 18, 2025, as the high-profile…
Absent from Abuja, present in Paris. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive…
U.S. calls on Rwanda to withdraw troops and end support for M23 rebels
(Africanews) - The United States has issued a strong call for Rwanda to withdraw its military forces from eastern Democratic…