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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: A towering figure in African literature and language. By Wole Adedoyin

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

Adedoyin is the Acting President of the International Writers Association (IWA). Special to USAfricaonline.comIt is with heavy hearts that the family of renowned Kenyan writer and intellectual, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, announces his passing on the morning of Wednesday, 28th May 2025. A towering figure in African literature and a lifelong advocate for language, liberation, and justice, Ngũgĩ lived a full life and fought a good fight.
U.S Trade Court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping Tariffs

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled unanimously that ruled Congress did not delegate “unbounded” tariff authority to the President of the United States in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), thereby debunking the grounds on which President Donald Trump’s sweeping, broad arguments have rested its claims and position.
Kabila’s alleged role in M23 crisis draws scrutiny after reported Goma visit

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

Amid intensifying conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, former President Joseph Kabila has reportedly traveled to the rebel-controlled city of Goma to engage in discussions with local residents. The move comes weeks after he expressed a desire to contribute to peace efforts in the conflict-hit region, according to three sources close to him who spoke with Reuters.
Sudan's war-ravaged infrastructure faces uncertain future amid crisis

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

Two years of relentless conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have left a trail of devastation across the country, crippling essential infrastructure and creating a humanitarian catastrophe. The toll is visible in the collapsed bridges, widespread power outages, dry water stations, and hospitals stripped bare by looters.
PDP leadership appeals for internal peace and party revival

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

In a bid to resolve ongoing internal conflicts within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) has made a passionate appeal for unity, reconciliation, and forgiveness among members. The call was made during the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, stressed the need for members to place the party’s collective interests above personal ambitions or disagreements.
Tinubu seeks NASS approval for major multi-currency loan plan, pension bond issuance

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

In a significant fiscal policy move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for an expansive borrowing initiative involving multi-currency loans and domestic bond issuance. The proposal includes external loans amounting to approximately $23.5 billion, €2.265 billion, ¥15 billion, and N757.9 billion, with an estimated total of N45 trillion when converted to Nigeria’s local currency.
Trump issues pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley in wake of legal battle

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

In a move that has reignited debate over presidential clemency powers, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to pardon reality television personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are currently serving prison sentences for tax evasion and bank fraud. “It’s a terrible thing, but it’s a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean,” Trump said during a phone call with the couple’s daughter, Savannah Chrisley.
ECOWAS at a crossroads amid internal divisions and security threats

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks another year since its founding, the bloc finds itself facing some of the most serious challenges in its history. Once praised globally as a stabilizing force in the region, ECOWAS is now navigating a period of internal division, rising insecurity, and a crisis of leadership. The departure of three junta-led member states—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—earlier this year has deepened fractures within the organization.
Trump admin halts student VISA interviews

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

The Trump administration has reportedly ordered a pause on new student visa interviews as it considers a policy requiring all foreign applicants to undergo mandatory social media vetting, Politico has reported. Citing an internal US State Department cable, Politico reported that US embassies and consular offices worldwide have been instructed to halt scheduling new visa interviews for student and exchange visitor applicants (categories F, M, and J) until further notice.
How long can the President run from his shadow? By Suyi Ayodele

1 week ago | usafricaonline.com | Chido Nwangwu

Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com At his coronation as the Deji of Akure, an old man, according to the legend, was asked to choose a regnal name. Being a man who had advanced in age before he was named the Deji-designate, the would-be Oba chose the name, Òjìjígògún. That is a strange name.