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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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Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President: A Boost for Soccer in Africa

Rabat, Morocco - History was made in Rabat, Morocco, as South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe…

The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward

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

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…

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…

Museveni Sparks Controversy with KSh 3 Million “Gratitude” Gifts to Ugandan MPs

By Samuel Njoroge Kampala, Uganda - President Yoweri Museveni is facing a barrage of criticism after…

Angola Bars Entry to Opposition Leaders, Stirring Controversy

Luanda, Angola - A planned conference of African opposition leaders in Luanda, Angola, has been thrown…

Tunisian Opposition Leaders Jailed on Terror Charges, Sparking Outcry Over Eroding Democracy

By Mohamed Ghani Tunis, Tunisia - A Tunisian court has handed down lengthy prison sentences, some…

Salah Leads the Charge: Liverpool Star Nominated for PFA Player of the Year Award

By Esther Edoh London, UK - Liverpool's talismanic forward, Mohamed Salah, has been nominated for the…

Political Tension and Arson Trial Hamper Investment in Resource-Rich Liberia

By Lamin Guèye Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia, a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, fertile land,…

Prominent Policy Specialist Urges Liberian Leaders to Prioritize Economic Growth and Private Sector Partnership

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Prominent policy and programme specialist and former U.S. State of…

In the Wake of U.S. -Canada tension, Britain’s King Charles Meets with Canada’s PM Trudeau

In the wake of the gumshoe of incendiary statements made about Canada by US President…

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US Navy Ship Named After Harvey Milk to be Renamed Amid Diversity Purge

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - In a move sparking outrage and accusations of political vindictiveness, the US Navy is reportedly…

Liberia: Whein Town Landfill Fire Disrupts Garbage Disposal in Monrovia and Paynesville

Whein Town, Liberia - A significant fire broke out at the Whein Town Landfill on the evening of March 20, 2025,…

UK Transfers Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius Amidst Legal Challenges and Controversy

By Jeffrey Stein London, UK - In a move laden with historical significance and fraught with controversy, the United Kingdom has…

 Mia Love, First Black Republican Congresswoman, Dies at 49

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

Afrikaner Refugee Arrival in US Sparks International Outcry Over Double Standards

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - A charter plane carrying 59 white South Africans of Afrikaner descent landed at Dulles International…

Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue

By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirThe right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state…

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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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,…

Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid

By Peter Halima NAIROBI, Kenya – A leaked document has sent shockwaves through Kenya's political landscape,…

Monrovia Welcomes Winston-Salem Mayor, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The City Government of Monrovia extended a warm welcome to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr is increasingly being seen as a potential future leader of Sierra Leone, with…

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…

Can Cummings Rewrite His Story? Liberia Eyes a Familiar Face as 2029 Approaches

Monrovia, Liberia - With the dust still settling from the contentious 2023 presidential election, Liberians are already looking ahead to 2029,…

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…

Liberia Poised for Economic Boost with First Palm Oil Refinery

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia is on the cusp of a new era of industrial self-sufficiency with the announcement of its first-ever palm oil refinery, spearheaded by Mano Manufacturing…

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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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