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Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ legislation prompts deep concern from U.S
The United States has conveyed its apprehension regarding Ghana's recent legislation criminalizing identification as LGBTQ+, citing potential threats…
DR Congo police assume control as UN Peacekeepers withdraw from Kamanyola Base
On Wednesday, February 28, Pakistani MONUSCO peacekeepers formally closed their Kamanyola base situated in the eastern Democratic Republic…
Senegal: Amnesty law approved by cabinet
During its session on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, evening, the cabinet of Senegal approved an amnesty law, a…
Meningitis kills 20 Nigerian school students
A meningitis outbreak in Nigeria has killed at least 20 boarding school students and infected hundreds more, the…
U.S. urges UN security council action to end conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan
The United States advocated on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, for the United Nations Security Council to intervene in…
Mozambique’s President Nyusi granted immunity in London ‘Tuna Bond’ case
The Court of Appeal in London has determined that Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi cannot face legal action in…
Police arrested seven suspects for murder of South African rapper
Seven individuals have been apprehended in connection with the tragic killings of renowned South African rapper Kiernan Forbes,…
Nigeria enforces annual levy on expatriate workers
Nigeria has instituted a compulsory annual levy for entities engaging expatriate personnel, mandating payments of $15,000 (£12,000) for…
ICC orders reparations for Ugandan rebel victims
In a significant decision rendered on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted…
Kenya: Ruto hosts Ethiopian PM for talks to improve ties
Kenyan President William Ruto extended a warm welcome to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Nairobi on Wednesday,…
The darkness called Nigeria. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele,…
Guinea appoints ex-opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah as PM
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, transitional authorities in Guinea, under junta leadership, announced the appointment of Mamadou Oury…