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A Chance for Sisi to Follow Sadat’s Vision and Courage

It is hard to exaggerate the late Egyptian President Anwar Al-Sadat’s courage when he journeyed to Israel with an olive branch in November 1977. Only a decade before, Egypt’s first…

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Early Polls Suggest APC Could Challenge SLPP’s Hold in Sierra Leone’s Next Election

Freetown, Sierra Leone - Recent pilot opinion polls are hinting at a potential shift in Sierra…

Ghana’s Political Crossroads: Calls Grow for Fresh Leadership Beyond NDC and NPP

By Lamin Guèye  ACCRA, GHANA – As Ghana approaches its next presidential election cycle, the nation…

China’s Growing Footprint in West Africa Sparks Debate Over Development and Influence

LAGOS, Nigeria - China's peaceful involvement in West Africa has deepened significantly in recent years, marked…

Obamas Address Persistent Divorce Rumors: “We’ve Had Some Hard Times”

By Emily Sims WASHINGTON D.C. – After months of swirling speculation about the state of their…

Ethiopia Launches Ambitious Green Legacy Initiative: Planting 7.5 Billion Seedlings for National Renewal

By James Vusi Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched this year's…

Nigeria: Soldiers Flee After Boko Haram Islamic Terrorists Attack on Borno Base; Commander Blames Regional Instability

By Abu Hassan Maiduguri, Nigeria - Following a devastating Boko Haram attack on a military base…

 Mia Love, First Black Republican Congresswoman, Dies at 49

Salt Lake City, UT - Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has…

Tensions Soar in Middle East: US Begins Evacuation of Citizens from Israel as Military Build-Up Intensifies

Mohamed Ghani TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the United States…

Tems: “People Don’t Really Respect Women” in Music Industry, Launches Initiative to Empower Female Artists

By Abu Hassan Lagos, Nigeria – Two-time Grammy award-winning Nigerian Afropop star Tems has candidly stated…

Africa Mourns Pope Francis, “A Tireless Champion” Who Elevated the Continent’s Voice

By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Millions of African Catholics, along with leaders across the continent,…

Events

Algeria and Mali Impose Flight Bans Amid Drone Dispute, Accusations of Terrorism

By Mohammed Ghani Algiers, Algeria - Tensions between Algeria and Mali have escalated dramatically, resulting in both countries imposing airspace closures…

A Gloomy Day: Reflections on the Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana

By J Wendell Addy The day began cloaked in sorrow. A heavy gloom lingered in the air, as if the…

South Korean Investment Poised to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector: Potential Investment Shows the Strategic Leadership of Agriculture Minister Nuetah

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Agriculture is buzzing with excitement following a visit from a high-powered delegation…

Missouri Pastor Fighting to Keep Orphaned Haitian Man from Deportation Under Trump-Era Policy Shift

Ray County, MO - Pastor Ralph Morris of VCU Church in Ray County is scrambling to prevent the deportation of Wendsy…

Morocco’s Local Squad Secures 2-1 Friendly Win Against Burkina Faso in CHAN Preparations

By Mohammed Ghani Kenitra, Morocco – Morocco's national football team, comprising local players born in 2000 and later, secured a 2-1…

Challenging the Taliban’s Violations of Afghan Women’s Rights

The Taliban’s egregious violations of women's rights in Afghanistan, especially banning women from education and even from speaking in public,…

Trump Is Ushering in A National Disaster

By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir America is at a historic crossroad. Disaster is lurking in the shadows. There is no benefit in…

Nature and Geist: Caspar David Friedrich at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Caspar David Friedrich is among those great painters the appreciation of whom has ironically suffered through the overexposure of a…

Zimbabwe: Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances

Story By Tendai Ruben Mbofana HARARE - Over the past few weeks, the Zimbabwean government and the ruling ZANU-PF party…

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AfDB Chief Warns of “Shock Waves” for African Economies from US Tariffs

By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina,…

African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for Crucial UN Food Systems Summit

By Patrice Katuma ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian Vice President Kashim…

Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train

The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion skillfully navigated a 2.7-metre-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks.…

Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's economic struggles are taking a toll on the job market, with over 20% of…

 Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move

By Esther Edoh Manchester, England - Manchester United's pursuit of a prolific striker this summer could face a significant hurdle if…

Ghana Orders Foreign Traders Out of Gold Market in Sweeping Reform, Sparking Debate

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - In a bold move aimed at reforming its lucrative gold sector, the Ghanaian government has…

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)Announces Exciting Career Opportunities with Multiple Job Vacancies

By Samuel Njoroge NAIROBI, KENYA - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a recruitment drive for high-level roles, inviting…

Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent

By Isaac Okoro Yaoundé, Cameroon – As Cameroon heads to the polls this Sunday for its presidential election, the nation faces a stark generational divide. At the forefront of the race…

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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains

By Emmanuel Sikena Abuja, Nigeria - Despite a Nigerian economy showing signs of stabilization and bolstered…

Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent

By Isaac Okoro Yaoundé, Cameroon – As Cameroon heads to the polls this Sunday for its…

Zimbabwe: Mutodi Fired As Budget Committee Chair After Unsubstantiated Corruption Claims Against Treasury Secretary

By Simba Munyua Bikita South legislator Energy Mutodi has been immediately removed as the chairperson…

Nigerian Tech Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

By Abu Hassan ABUJA, NIGERIA – Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has…

Ghana at Electoral Crossroad for President and Parliamentary Seats

General elections are expected to be held in Ghana on 7 December 2024 to elect the country’s president and members…

Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership

By Emily Sims New York, NY – June 3, 2025 – Liberia has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations…

Gabon’s Military Leader, Gen. Oligui Nguema, Secures Landslide Victory in Presidential Election

By Peter Halima Libreville, Gabon - Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema, the military leader who orchestrated the 2023 coup that ended the…

Speculation Mounts in Sierra Leone Over First Lady Fatima Maada Bio’s Political Future Amid Growing Acclaim

By Lamin Guèye  Freetown, Sierra Leone – Whispers are turning into open discussions across Sierra Leone regarding the political future of…

Ghana’s Political Crossroads: Calls Grow for Fresh Leadership Beyond NDC and NPP

By Lamin Guèye  ACCRA, GHANA – As Ghana approaches its next presidential election cycle, the nation finds itself at a critical…

Canada Heads to the Polls April 28, 2025, as Prime Minister Carney Blasts Trump, Citing “Betrayal”

OTTAWA, ON - In a stunning turn of events, former Bank of England and Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, who assumed the prime minister position a few days ago after…

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Williams Urges African Governments to Empower Private Sector for Accelerated Development

By Emily Sims SEOUL, South Korea - In a compelling address, respected labor market specialist and public policy professional Jones N. Williams has urged African governments to fundamentally re-evaluate their…

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Julius Maada Bio’s Legacy: A President Torn Between Progress and Peril in Sierra Leone

By Esther Edoh Freetown, Sierra Leone – As President Julius Maada Bio nears the end of his second and final term, Sierra Leone stands at a critical juncture, reflecting on a…

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President Tinubu Grants Landmark Presidential Pardon to Herbert Macaulay, 174 Others

By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy, granting pardons to 175 individuals, including Nigeria's revered nationalist, Herbert Macaulay,…

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FIFA Investment in African Football Surpasses $1 Billion, Infantino Announces in Kinshasa

By Patrice Katuma KINSHASA, DRC – FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced last week that the organization's financial commitment to African football has exceeded $1 billion since the launch of the FIFA…

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Liberia Gears Up for Extensive Infrastructure Push, Civil Works to Commence October 15

By Sara Camara MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia's Ministry of Public Works is set to launch a nationwide offensive on dilapidated road infrastructure, announcing October 15th as the official commencement date for…

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Rehabilitation a Priority as President Boakai Mobilizes Nation in Anti-Drug Fight, Equips LDEA with New Fleet

By Sara Camera MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Liberian President Joseph Boakai has called for a radical shift in the national strategy against drug abuse and trafficking, urging every citizen to take active…

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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains

By Emmanuel Sikena Abuja, Nigeria - Despite a Nigerian economy showing signs of stabilization and bolstered by abundant natural resources, a staggering number of citizens remain ensnared in poverty, according to…

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Horrific Allegations Emerge in South African Court: Farm Workers Forced to Feed Murdered Women to Pigs

By James Vusi Polokwane, South Africa - In a chilling account that has sent shockwaves through South Africa, a farm worker has testified in court detailing how he was allegedly forced…

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Madagascar President Claims Illegal Power Seizure Underway Amid Escalating Dissatisfaction and Military Rebuke

By Peter Halima Antananarivo, Madagascar – The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has issued a dramatic statement claiming that an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is currently underway…

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Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent

By Isaac Okoro Yaoundé, Cameroon – As Cameroon heads to the polls this Sunday for its presidential election, the nation faces a stark generational divide. At the forefront of the race…

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