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U.S. suspends EB-4 visa processing after reaching annual cap for FY 2025
The United States government has announced that the Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) visa category has reached its annual…
Babangida and the ephemeralities of State power. By Abdu Rafiu
Special to USAfricaonline.com (the first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Abdu Rafiu is a contributor to…
Tensions rise in South Sudan as soldiers surround VP Machar’s home
(AP) - South Sudanese soldiers surrounded the residence of Vice President Riek Machar in the capital on Wednesday,…
Germany halts development aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
(Reuter) - Germany announced on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, that it has suspended new development aid to Rwanda…
LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 50,000 combined points
(Reuters) - LeBron James made history on Tuesday night, March 4, 2025, becoming the first player in NBA…
Trump vows “swift and unrelenting action” in defiant address to congress
(AP) - President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to enacting sweeping changes in the nation's economy, immigration, and…
Trump administration backs Idaho’s abortion ban in emergency cases
(AP) - The Trump administration signaled on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, its intent to allow Idaho to enforce…
Guinea-Bissau’s President Embalo announces re-election bid amid political crisis
(AP) - Guinea-Bissau’s President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has announced his candidacy for a second term in the upcoming…
Akpabio, Akpoti-Uduaghan in court of public opinion. 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…
Abia: Power, politics and progress. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta…
U.S. Judge rules against mass firings of federal probationary employees
(AP) - A federal judge in San Francisco ruled on Thursday, February 27, 2025, that the mass termination…
Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine peace deal, European role uncertain
(AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that he and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed reaching a…