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Police crackdown on ‘Take It Back’ protesters nationwide, arrest activists in FCT Abuja, others
(PT) - Security forces on Monday, April 7, 2025, moved to suppress nationwide protests organized by the Take…
Labour Party NEC meeting scheduled in Abuja, after Supreme Court ruling
The Labour Party of Nigeria's National Executive Committee (NEC). is scheduled to take place in Abuja on Wednesday,…
Court grants ₦400 million bail to Bauchi Accountant General, Co-defendant in EFCC money laundering case
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, April 7, 2025, granted bail of ₦200 million each to…
Alliance of Sahel States recall ambassadors from Algeria amid rising tensions
(AP) - The member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—announced on Sunday…
Lesotho faces uncertainty after U.S. imposes 50% tariff on imports
(AP) - If you’ve ever bought jeans from major American brands like Levi’s or Wrangler, there’s a good…
When government goes rogue with impunity. By Oseloka H. Obaze
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. With the recent…
Uromi “hunters” and Tinubu’s execution of democracy in Rivers State. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a…
China hits back at U.S. tariffs with 34% duties, export controls, and WTO complaint
BANGKOK (AP) — China announced sweeping retaliatory measures on Friday, April 4, 2025, in response to U.S. President…
Obama and Harris publicly condemn Trump’s second-term actions
(CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris issued strong rebukes Thursday, April 3,…
Trump fires NSC officials after meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, that he has dismissed "some"…
Central African Republic opposition protests Touadéra’s third-term bid
(Africanews) - Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Bangui this week in a large-scale protest against…
Uganda’s Museveni visits South Sudan amid rising political tensions
(Reuters) - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived in South Sudan on Thursday, April 3, 2025, marking the highest-level…