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Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: Is She the APC’s Next Presidential Hope?

By Emmanuel Sikena Freetown, Sierra Leone – As Sierra Leone looks towards the 2028 presidential elections, a compelling internal debate is brewing within the All People's Congress (APC) regarding its potential…

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Guinea Junta Leader Eyes Post-Transition Power Through Coalition Building

Conakry, Guinea - Guinea's junta leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, appears to be maneuvering to retain influence,…

Ivory Coast’s Presidential Hopes Dented: Citizenship Ruling Fuels Concerns Over Democratic Participation

By Sara Camara Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election, slated for October, has…

Growing Chorus in Nigeria Yearns for Change, Driven by Peter Obi’s Leadership Vision

By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - As Nigeria gears up for the next round of elections…

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…

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

By Mohamed Ghani RABAT, MOROCCO - In a significant shift in foreign policy, Ghana has officially…

Ronaldo Weighs In on 2025 Ballon d’Or Race: Dembele vs. Yamal Heats Up

By Esther Edoh Paris, France - Ahead of the UEFA Nations League final clash between…

Ruto Vows to Transform Nairobi into a Modern, Accessible City

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government's dedication to transforming…

Mali’s Military Junta Charges Former PM with ‘Undermining State’ Over X Post

By Amadou Keita BAMAKO, MALI – Malian authorities, under military rule, have charged former Prime Minister…

Guinea’s Doumbouya Seeks Legitimacy with Proposed Seven-Year Presidential Term Amidst Regional Parallels and French Influence

By Lamin Guèye  CONAKRY, Guinea – General Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea’s transitional president, is moving to solidify…

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Champions West African Unity, Calls for Regionally Driven Democracy

By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - In a strong statement emphasizing regional ownership and unity, Nigeria's…

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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 Green Legacy Initiative (GLI), setting…

African Climate Platform Demands Justice and Equity in Landmark Petition to African Court

By Daniel Niyongabo Arusha, Tanzania - The African Climate Platform (ACP), a coalition of African civil society groups, submitted a landmark…

Expelled South African Ambassador Rasool Urges Reset of US-South Africa Relations

Cape Town, South Africa – Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African Ambassador to the United States who was recently expelled for…

Tinubu Champions West African Unity, Emphasizes Collaboration for Regional Success

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong call for unity and deeper cooperation among West…

Ghanaian Leaders Unite in Call for Unity and Spiritual Reflection on National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - As Ghana prepares to observe its National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Republic Day,…

Iran’s Predicaments in the Wake of Nasrallah’s Assassination

As Iran is currently weighing whether or not to go to full scale war with or repeatedly retaliate against Israel…

Trump’s Budget Cuts—A Gamble That Will Sow Global Chaos

It is hard to assess the short- and long-term adverse implications of the White House’s proposed budget cuts to the…

The Jordanian people’s position on Trump’s idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza

By Fadi AlshawaheenIn Jordan, the position of the people aligns with the Hashemite leadership in rejecting the idea of displacing…

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Trump Is Ushering in A National Disaster

By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir America is at a historic crossroad. Disaster is lurking in the shadows.…

Top Liberian ‘Doctor’ Banned for Possessing Fake Medical Credentials

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - In a shocking turn of events, the head of…

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…

Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth

Freetown, Sierra Leone - A recent survey has highlighted a growing concern across the Mano River Union (MRU) – a significant…

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…

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…

Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Confident of Ruto’s Defeat

By Simba Munyua NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has firmly declared his intention to contest the 2027…

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,…

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…

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…

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

By Amadou Keita Freetown, Sierra Leone - While the dust settles on the recent elections and President Julius Maada Bio is…

West African Leaders Converge in Accra for Landmark ECOWAS Anniversary and Summit

By Sara Camara Accra, Ghana –Leaders from across West Africa have begun arriving in Accra, Ghana, for the historic launch of ECOWAS@50, marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community…

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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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