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Liberia and IAEA: The Five-Year Plan is Signed – Now, The Real Work Begins

By Sara Camara MONROVIA, Liberia– In a significant stride towards sustainable national development, Liberia has officially inked a new Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the…

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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…

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…

Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor

Abidjan, Ivory Coast - As President Alassane Ouattara approaches the twilight of his political career, speculation…

Netanyahu Accuses Macron, Starmer, and Carney of “Siding with Hamas” Amid Gaza Operation Criticism

By Mohamed Ghani Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing attack against…

Graft Claims Plague ex-President Akufo-Addo Administration in Ghana, Casting Shadow on Legacy

Accra, Ghana - The legacy of ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo's administration is increasingly being overshadowed by persistent…

Moroccan Banks Make Their Mark on Forbes’ 2025 Global 2000 List

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - Two of Morocco's leading banks, Attijariwafa Bank and Banque…

Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner

Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new…

US Trade Representative Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Import Ban, Citing “Unfair Trade Practices”

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has voiced strong concerns…

President Mahama Urges Zongo Youth to Embrace Government Initiatives

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - June 6, 2024 - President John Dramani Mahama has called…

Togo’s New Constitution Abolishing Presidential Elections Stirs Controversy, Raises Ongoing Concerns within ECOWAS

Lomé, Togo - Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe has signed into law a controversial new constitution that…

African Nations Unite Against US Tariffs, Seek Intra-Continental Growth and Resource Control

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - In a bold move, African nations are coming together…

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Mali’s Transition in Jeopardy as Military Dissolves Political Parties, Sparking Defiance

By Amadou Keita Bamako, Mali - Mali's transition to civilian rule is facing significant challenges after the military transitional authority, led…

Kenyan Police Officers Charged with Murder of Blogger, Sparking Protests and Calls for Accountability

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Three police officers in Kenya have been formally charged with the murder of Albert Ojwang,…

International Peace Negotiators and Experts Skeptical About DR Congo-AFC/M23 Qatar-Led Peace Deal

By Esther Edoh LONDON, UK - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23 rebels have signed a declaration…

Ethiopia Participates in African Union Peace and Security Council Field Mission to Guinea

By Amadou Keita Conakry, Guinea - The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has completed a field mission to…

Chinese Embassy supports Monrovia city school feeding program in Liberia, as China’s influence widens across the country

Monrovia, Liberia - In adhering to President Xi Jinping promise that “China will provide Africa with RMB1 billion yuan in emergency…

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…

Serbia’s Massive Protest—Challenges and Opportunities for Vučić

The ongoing protests in Serbia against President Aleksandar Vučić are driven by several key factors. It began following a tragic…

Reviving the Death Penalty Is One of Trump’s Greatest Moral Failures

By Kimberlee HurleyOne of Trump’s most despicable day-one executive orders revoked Biden’s moratorium on federal executions, ensured that states that…

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Judge Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams, Criticizes Trump Admin’s “Bargain”

By Emily Sims New York, NY - A US judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against…

Kemi Badenoch: “I No Longer Identify as Nigerian” Despite Ancestry

By Esther Edoh London, UK – Conservative Party figure Kemi Badenoch has publicly stated that she…

Liberia Launches Computer-Based Testing Center to Revolutionize Civil Service Recruitment

Monrovia, Liberia — In a landmark step towards modernizing Liberia’s public sector, the Civil Service Agency (CSA) unveiled its first…

 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…

Outgoing AfDB President Adesina Blasts Complacency: “If You Don’t Want to Be a Minister, Don’t Ask for the Job!”

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – In a powerful and unambiguous address that reverberated through the EJS Ministerial Complex, African Development…

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…

African Labor Ministries Called Upon to Prioritize Job Creation to Combat Forced Migration and Youth Poverty Crisis

By Emily Sims New York, USA–African leaders urged to shift focus from partisan appointments to policy changes for job creation. …

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…

The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward

The Democrats' stunning electoral defeat will be debated for months if not years. Recrimination and finger-pointing will abound. The Democrats…

Agenda ni kutoa wewe”: Gachagua Fires Back at Ruto, Declares 2027 Ouster Priority

By Peter Halima Tseikuru, Kenya - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, declaring…

Tanzania’s Democracy Under Threat as Main Opposition Party Banned from Election

By Simba Munyua DAR ES SALAAM - Concerns are mounting over the state of democracy in Tanzania as the country's main…

Liberia’s Nimba County By-Election: A Battleground for Koung’s Influence and Political Futures

By Emmanuel Sikena Nimba County, Liberia - The upcoming Tuesday, April 22, 2025, by-election for the vacant Nimba County Senate seat,…

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, has won the territory’s…

Early Maneuvering Begins in Sierra Leone People’s Party as Bio’s Tenure Nears its End

By Amadou Keita Freetown, Sierra Leone - With President Julius Maada Bio confirming that the next Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Council Elections will be held in 2028, political maneuvering has already…

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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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