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Georgia executes convicted killer after decades-long legal battle
A Georgia man convicted three decades ago for the murder of his former girlfriend was executed on Wednesday…
Idris Elba to direct Nigeria-set film ‘Dust to Dreams
Renowned actor Idris Elba, known for his roles in Luther and Hijack, is slated to direct an ensemble…
U.S. appeals court reviews Texas law on migrant prosecution
A U.S. appeals court convened on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, to deliberate on the ongoing injunction against a…
Deadly ambush in South Sudan’s Pibor region
Unidentified assailants have taken the lives of 15 individuals in South Sudan's Pibor region, including the commissioner, according…
2030 FIFA World Cup bid unveiled
The unveiling ceremony for the 2030 FIFA World Cup bid, featuring the presentation of its vision, pillars, logo,…
Senegal’s female Presidential candidate inspires hope
Senegal's singular female presidential candidate may face daunting odds in Sunday's election, yet activists assert her candidacy signifies…
Kenyan President signs affordable housing bill into law
Kenya's President, William Ruto, has formally endorsed a contentious bill, enacting legislation that enables the government to sustain…
USAfrica: Blame game is not policy game. By Oseloka H. Obaze
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Oseloka H.…
Senegal’s opposition leader released as election looms
Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the presidential candidate he supports in this month's postponed election, Bassirou Diomaye…
Nigeria reopens Niger’s border
Nigeria has announced the lifting of sanctions against Niger, effectively reopening its borders with the Sahelian nation, as…
Landslide in Rwanda spills over to Congo border
The municipality of Buhozi, situated within the Kabare territory of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),…
The False Prophets who doomed Nigeria. By Toby Green
Toby Green is a Professor of History at King's College, London. Green has worked as a writer and…