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ECOWAS at a crossroads amid internal divisions and security threats
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks another year since its founding, the bloc finds…
South Africa stands firm on empowerment laws amid starlink debate
South Africa has no intention of diluting its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws to accommodate Elon Musk's satellite…
How long can the President run from his shadow? 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…
Janet Jackson returns to TV stage, honored with icon award
Janet Jackson made a high-profile return to television on Monday night, delivering her first televised performance in seven…
Kenya endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan for western sahara
Kenya has formally endorsed Morocco’s proposal to grant autonomy to Western Sahara under its sovereignty, aligning itself with…
Congo’s war budget strained by rebel conflict and falling Revenues
A revised wartime budget currently before Congolese lawmakers reveals the mounting fiscal pressure facing the country, as Rwandan-backed…
‘Kill the farmer’ song not a call to murder – South African President
During a recent high-level discussion with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, former U.S. President Donald Trump referenced a…
Three former Algerian presidential candidates sentenced 10 years for corruption
Three former candidates in Algeria’s 2024 presidential race were each sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday,…
EFCC probes insider-backed bank hacks, recovers billions in stolen funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed ongoing efforts to assist six Nigerian banks in…
Trump criticizes Putin over deadly drone barrage in Ukraine, calling him “crazy”
Amid a deadly surge in drone attacks by Russia on Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an unusually…
PDP postpones NEC meeting amid internal crisis as Wike pulls out of peace deal
In the latest sign of deepening rifts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the 99th National Executive…
Sit-at-home protests linked to 700 deaths in Southeast Nigeria
A recent report by a Nigerian intelligence consultancy has revealed that a controversial stay-at-home directive enforced by…