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Formal Tribute to Honorable John T. Woods

By J. Wendell Addy A true patriot is one who consistently places the interests of their country above personal gain or external influence! In all my many years of association…

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Koffa Emerges as Potential Frontrunner for CDC Standard-Bearer in 2029, Say Some

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Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run

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Guinea’s Paradox: Junta’s Progress Overshadows Democratic Transition

By Lamin Guèye Conakry, Guinea – A profound paradox grips Guinea, placing its future at a…

Tinubu’s Stumbling Start Threatens Nigeria’s Global Ambitions and Weakens Africa’s Voice

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Ghana Officially Backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan, Strengthening Ties in Rabat

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

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President Mahama Praises Margins ID Group for Transforming Ghana’s Digital Landscape with Ghana Card

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Modi Lauds ‘Great Potential’ in India-Trinidad and Tobago Ties, Faces Criticism from Muslim Community

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Badenoch Backs Office Managers’ Right to Ban Face Coverings, Cites Integration Concerns

By Esther Edoh London, UK – United Kingdom Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch has ignited a debate…

President Boakai Taps Samuel Stevquoah for Pivotal Presidential Affairs Role

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has announced the appointment of Samuel…

Kenya’s Economy Grows by KSh 1.2 trillion, But Job Creation Slows, 2025 Economic Survey Reveals

By Simba Munyua Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by a significant KSh…

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Liberia Mourns the Loss of Honorable John T. Woods, Remembered as a True Patriot

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia is in mourning following the passing of the Honorable John T. Woods, a man…

As Kagame Frowns on Graft, Rwanda Mines Board Officials Arrested in Corruption Probe

By Patrice Katuma KIGALI, RWANDA - Three high-ranking officials from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) have been arrested…

Mozambique Officially Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Eyes Economic Boost

By Samuel Njoroje Beira, Mozambique - Prime Minister Benvinda Levi officially launched Mozambique's participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area…

Sudan’s Paramilitary Chief Declares Rival Government, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

By Mohammed Ghani Khartoum, Sudan - In a move that threatens to further destabilize the war-torn nation, the leader of Sudan's…

Trashing Jewish Values Risks Israel’s Survival As We Know It

After 77 torturous years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, punctuated by intense violence and wars, successive Netanyahu-led governments have shattered Jewish…

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

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Trump Is Ushering in A National Disaster

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A Comparative Analysis of U.N. Humanitarian Emphasis During Peacekeeping Operations

By G. Al   Smith Peacekeeping missions have played a pivotal role in maintaining global peace and security since the founding…

West Africa Still Battling Relentless Tide of Drug Trafficking: More Action Needed, Experts Say

ACCRA, GHANA - Despite efforts to combat the flow of illicit drugs across West Africa, the…

DR Congo and Rwanda Push for Ceasefire in Doha Talks

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Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - May 24, 2024 - Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja is making a comeback to…

Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens

Labor Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua said a Qatari firm in partnership with the country’s Ministry of Labor and Social…

Liberia Eyes Transformation into West African Hub for Finance, Business, and Technology

By Peter Halima Monrovia, Liberia - Ambitious plans are gaining momentum to transform Liberia into a leading financial, business, and technology…

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…

Dangote Proposes ‘Biggest, Deepest’ Port in Nigeria’s Ogun State

By Isaac Okoro LAGOS, Nigeria – Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual and head of the Dangote conglomerate, has reportedly submitted a…

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

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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

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

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Sierra Leone Gears Up for 2027? Kandeh Yumkella – David Sengeh Joint Ticket Sparks Speculation as Potential Bio Successors

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Former President Trump on path to win U.S. 2024 Presidential Election

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Hungary Withdraws from International Criminal Court, Citing Loss of Impartiality

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Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) Makes Significant Donation to Liberian Muslim Community; Mayor Bestman Emphasizes City Responsibility

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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

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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

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

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

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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains

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

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

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

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