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FBI insider expresses concerns over Kash Patel’s involvement in hostage rescues
Days before Kash Patel’s high-stakes confirmation hearing for FBI director, a bureau insider has come forward with allegations…
Senate Democrats block bill to sanction ICC, citing unintended consequences
Senate Democrats on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, blocked a Republican-led measure aimed at sanctioning the International Criminal Court…
Democratic states plan to challenge Trump’s federal grant freeze in court
A coalition of 24 Democratic attorneys general announced on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, that they are suing to…
U.S. military approves ICE use of Colorado Base for migrant detention
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that it has approved the use of a military base in Colorado as…
Pentagon revokes Gen. Mark Milley’s security detail and clearance
The Pentagon has confirmed that retired Gen. Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under…
U.S: Judge halts Trump federal funding freeze all public loans, grants and more
A federal judge on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, temporarily blocked a White House directive that ordered a freeze…
Trump administration expects 10% federal workforce cut via resignation program
The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to leave their positions in September 2025, as…
ECOWAS confirms official exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally recognized the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and…
$8 billion pledged for Africa’s $90 billion electricity expansion plan
An ambitious initiative to connect 300 million Africans to electricity over the next six years has received new…
X partners with visa to launch X-money, expanding financial services
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to integrate its services into…
Our ‘fada’, who art in Villa. 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…
DRC crisis: M23 rebels strengthen control over Goma amid international outcry
The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have consolidated their hold over Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo,…