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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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White House firings raise concerns over Justice Department independence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The recent dismissal of career Justice Department lawyers by the White House signals President Donald Trump’s increasing…
Kenyan police in Haiti suffer massive casualties in clashes with gangs
(Reuters) - Two Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti have been seriously injured in clashes with gangs over the past…
Guinea’s Junta leader pardons ex-ruler convicted of 2009 massacre
In a controversial move, Guinea’s ruling junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has granted a presidential pardon to former military ruler…
Nigerian security forces clash with pro-Palestinian group in Abuja, kill 6
By Dyepkazah Shibadan Abuja, Nigeria (AP) Soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim group clashed in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, killing…
Nigeria’s democracy and its vagrant elite. 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…
UN chief warns of “dramatic and dire” situation in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has raised alarm over the escalating crisis in South Sudan, describing it as a "dramatic…
Kenyan officer killed in Haiti as gang violence escalates
(Africanews) - A Kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti as part of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission was…
Burkina Faso Junta arrests Journalists amid crackdown on press freedom
(AP) - Burkina Faso’s military junta has arrested three prominent journalists, escalating its crackdown on press freedom, according to a…