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CBO: Trump’s tax and spending plan to increase debt by $2.4 trillion
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revised downward its estimate of the fiscal impact of a major…
Nigeria: Army chief visits Benue to tackle insecurity, orders troop reinforcement
In a renewed move to address the persistent security challenges in Benue State, the Chief of Army Staff…
Ivory Coast Excludes Thiam from Final Presidential Ballot
Tidjane Thiam, the former Credit Suisse chief and a leading figure in Ivory Coast’s opposition, has been officially…
ICC clears way for in absentia hearing against Uganda’s rebel leader Kony
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally approved the continuation of proceedings against Joseph Kony, the elusive leader…
Agbedo congratulates Anakwenze on appointment as Abagana Regent
The former Director of the Centre for Igbo Studies (CIS), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof. Chris Agbedo, has…
Reconciling the ‘Okonkwo’ vs. ‘Obierika’ tension in Igbo political strategy. By Chudi Okoye
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chudi Okoye, PhD.,…
Trump’s new judicial picks signal continued conservative shift amid GOP senate review
President Donald Trump’s latest round of judicial nominations, the first since his return to the White House, is…
Senegal eyes stronger tax compliance to reduce IMF dependence
In a renewed push to strengthen domestic revenue and curb its reliance on external funding, Senegal is set…
Weaponization of poverty and Amaechi’s audacity of hypocrisy. By Enyinnaya Appolos
Indeed, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the former Governor of Bayelsa State, was deliberate, incisive, and courageous when he…
Obama accuses Republicans of threatening Americans’ health coverage
In a rare public statement, former President Barack Obama has criticized efforts in Congress that could lead to…
U.S.: Senate Parliamentarian poised to shape fate of GOP budget bill
While largely unknown to the general public and unelected by any voter, one official is preparing to play…
Nigeria’s defence chief recommends full border fencing to tackle cross-border militancy
In response to growing security challenges, Nigeria’s top military official has proposed a bold new strategy—constructing complete fences…