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Turaki-Led PDP, ADC Move to Present United Presidential Candidate for 2027
A new political alliance is beginning to take shape ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
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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…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published…
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USAfrica: Attacks on Obasanjo fail to address the critical issues. By Tai Emeka Obasi
On January 1, 2023, Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote a passionate letter to Nigerians. It was all about ways…
Tanzania’s ban on political rallies lifted by president Samia Suluhu Hassan
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has lifted a six-year ban on political rallies imposed by her hard-line predecessor, John Magufuli.…
Three Ugandan soldiers were shot dead by a colleague in Somalia
Investigations have started into the circumstances in which a Uganda soldier under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis)…
USAfrica: Obasanjo’s criticism of Buhari’s performance is “being jealous”, says Presidency
The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, a retired army General, has unleashed severe criticisms on former President Olusegun Obasanjo, also a…
USAfrica: Buhari, what legacy amidst insecurity, corruption, disunity and a President who will not govern? By Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed is the National Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) “Nearly all men…
Six months jail term for Senegal Members of Parliament for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye
Two opposition MPs (Members of Parliament) in Senegal have been given six-month jail sentences for kicking a pregnant colleague in…
Obasanjo killed Atiku’s chances by endorsing Obi – Keyamo
The endorsement of Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party LP, on New Year's Day by former…
USAfrica: Why Nigerians are hungry, angry and need a new lease of life. By Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed
"Today, Nigeria sits on the lowest rungs of global development indices. Insecurity is at an all-time high. Our economy is…