Bandits demand N250m and 20 motorcycles for release of 166 Kaduna church worshippers
The nightmare for families in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has deepened as bandits have issued a staggering ransom demand of ₦250 million ($166,000) and 20…
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Nigeria, The New York Times, screwdrivers and scapegoating. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Agbedo, Professor of Linguistics at…
“Catastrophic” hunger crisis in Nigeria as food aid funding runs out, UN warns
By Mark Rancherau/AP “This will lead to catastrophic humanitarian, security and economic consequences for the most vulnerable people who have…
When Will Trump Auction the Statue of Liberty? By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi…
Imam Abdullahi Abubakar’s life and humanity. 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 columnist for…
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USAfrica: The Battle for the American Visa. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247…
U.S. Immigration: USCIS cuts reuse of photos to 36 months
Special to USAfricanonline.com The U.S. immigration agency has revised its biometric policy, limiting reuse of photographs to 3 years and…
U.S. to tighten ESTA requirements, mandate social media disclosure
Travelers using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to enter the United States may soon face stricter data disclosure requirements, as…
Trump defends executive order ending birthright citizenship
U.S. President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s effort to end birthright citizenship, arguing that the constitutional principle was originally…
U.S. revokes 85,000 visas under expanded immigration scrutiny
The U.S. State Department has revoked approximately 85,000 visas over the past year, an unprecedented figure that underscores the Trump…
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The IMF’s 4.4% Forecast: Statistical Cheer in a Season of Economic Hardship
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
Beyond the Headlines: What the EU’s ‘Green Light’ Means for African Small Businesses
The removal of Nigeria, South Africa, and others from the EU’s high-risk list is more…
Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist
In a significant endorsement of African financial reforms, the European Union (EU) has officially removed…
Elon Musk alleges Starlink not allowed in South Africa because he’s not Black
Elon Musk, owner of the corporate giants X, Tesla and several businesses, has, again, alleged…
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Joshua’s driver faces jail for fatal crash, but silence surrounds the ‘stationary killer’ and government negligence
While the world celebrates Anthony Joshua’s miraculous survival, a 46-year-old man, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, stands alone in the dock at…
Abia’s Governance Versus Political Witchcraft. By Chidi Amuta
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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties, Senegal triumphs over Egypt to Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco defeats Nigeria on penalties; Senegal triumphs over Egypt to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal's Sadio Mané stunned…
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Senegal Stuns Hosts Morocco to Clinch Second AFCON Title in Chaotic Final
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have been crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history, defeating hosts…
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The semi-final line-up for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Africa’s traditional heavyweights…
Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as…
PSG ordered to pay Mbappé €60m over unpaid wages dispute
A French labour court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) must pay its former striker, Kylian Mbappé, a total of…
Rob Reiner and wife found dead in suspected homicide
Award-winning filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday,…
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APC dismisses plot to drop Shettima as Tinubu’s 2027 running mate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has moved swiftly to quell a growing political firestorm by officially debunking reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to be dropped as President…
Uganda’s Army Chief admits killing 22 opposition supporters, gives Bobi Wine 48 hours to surrender or face death
The post-election crisis in Uganda has taken a darker, more violent turn as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country’s Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, publicly admitted…
Kano Gov. Yusuf meets Tinubu at Aso Rock amid intense defection talks
Speculation regarding the political future of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, increased this week as he held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Villa, in Abuja.…
Police Inspector kills colleague, injures another in Rivers State shooting incident
Tragedy struck the Rivers State Police Command on Sunday as a Police Inspector, identified as Victor Okus, allegedly opened fire on his colleagues, killing one and leaving another critically injured.…
“Gunmen” kidnap 163 worshippers from 2 churches in Nigeria
"The attackers came in numbers and blocked the entrance of the churches and forced the worshippers out into the bush," Reverend Joseph Hayab, head of the Christian Association of Nigeria…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister rules out peace deals with bandits as Army dismisses mutiny reports
Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued a stern warning to state and local governments against entering into peace agreements with bandits and terrorists, declaring that such engagements are…
SERAP Sues Wike and 36 Governors Over Unaccounted N400 Billion Security Votes
In a significant legal move aimed at enforcing fiscal transparency, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a lawsuit against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…
81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni declared winner of controversial 7th term, amidst violence, internet shutdown
81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni has been declared the winner of a controversial 7th term in office after an election marred by violence and an internet shutdown, with African election observers…
U.S. allocates $413m for security operations in Nigeria and sub-region in 2026
The United States has reinforced its security commitment to West Africa, approving $413 million allocation for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and the sub-region for the 2026 fiscal year.…
Trump Delays Iran Strike Following Last-Minute Plea from Netanyahu
A potential U.S. military strike on Iran has been delayed following a tense, last-minute phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President-elect Donald Trump. According to reporting by…
U.S. Embassy expresses “alarm and concern” South Africa’s naval drills included Iran
By Sibuliso Duba: The United States Embassy in South Africa has expressed grave concerns regarding the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) decision to include Iran’s navy in its multinational…
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