Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda kills 105, WHO declares “emergency of international concern”
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda is now a public health emergency of international concern, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The…
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda kills 105, WHO declares “emergency of international concern”
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda is now a public health emergency of…
Nigerians, Promises and Politicking in the coming elections. By Suyi Ayodele
Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com Alexander Pope (1688–1744), the 18th-century English poet…
Beyond Tribe, Political Theatre and Test of Nigeria’s Democratic Maturity. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Agwu Nkpa is a…
Nigeria: The Rise of Judicial Verdict without Judgment. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the…
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Nigerian and U.S. Forces Eliminate Top ISIS Commander in Major Borno Operation
A major counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces has resulted in the killing of a top ISIS commander and more than 20 militants in northeastern Nigeria.…
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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu warns South Africa on violence against Nigerians
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U.S. State Department to issue new passport with Trump’s portrait
USAfricaonline.com @USAfricaLive "As the United States celebrates America's 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a…
U.S. Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over Iran conflict protest fears
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New Zealand expands skilled work visa list to address labor gaps
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UK to replace physical visa stickers for Nigerians starting February 25, 2026
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet.…
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Nigeria’s National Basketball team trounced 105-57 by WNBA’s Indiana Fever
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Tension mounts as DR Congo is reluctant to grant U.S. privileged access to its rich minerals
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Nigeria’s Season of Conspiracy Politics. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet Dr. Chidi Amuta is…
Peter Obi, Eneke the Bird and the Politics of Flight. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, USA-based newspaper published on the Internet Agbedo, Professor of Linguistics,…
Nigeria’s Presidency and handling of Wale Edun’s exit as Finance Minister. By Abdu Rafiu
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The Pope Versus the “King”. By Chidi Amuta
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Afrika Bambaataa, co-pioneer of hip-hop, dead at 69
USAfricaonline.com Afrika Bambaataa, one of the key pioneers of hip-hop, born in Bronx (Now York) on April 17, 1957 and…
USAfrica: In the hearts of many, Senegal remains true Soccer Champion of CAF 2025. By Okechukwu Sunday Obasi
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. I read the disheartening breaking…
Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
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Seyi Tinubu vows to resist bullying amid King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan feud
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Military strikes, gang massacres in Nigeria kill 100 civilians
Military strikes, gang massacres in Nigeria kill 100 civilians The Nigerian military killed at least 72 people, many of them civilians, in an airstrike on a crowded market in the…
NLC, TUC tell Tinubu: Nigeria “at War”; Tinubu says they’re hydra-headed problems
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. May 2, 2026: USAfrica: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress…
Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
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Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner; Trump unharmed
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IMF Raises Alarm as Gulf War Threatens Food Supply in Nigeria and Other African Nations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising tensions linked to the Gulf War could worsen food insecurity in Nigeria and several African countries. According to the IMF, disruptions…
Turaki-Led PDP, ADC Move to Present United Presidential Candidate for 2027
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USAfrica: Pope’s message in Africa knocks tin-god grandiosity of leaders. By Chido Nwangwu
Chido Nwangwu @Chido247 On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Pope Leo XIV conveyed a frank and forthright message of accountability, support for the poor and underscored his opposition to corruption. He…
Alleged Coup Plotters to appear in Abuja Court on April 22
USAfriccaonline.com: The government of Nigeria will drag 6 persons to Court to face the charges of "treasonable acts” and money laundering, for, allegedly conspiring to execute a military coup. …
FG Files 13-Count Charge Against Alleged Coup Plotters
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“Several terrorists neutralized in Sambisa Forest,” says Nigerian Air Force
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