Courtroom Erupts in Tears as Details Emerge in Case of South African Girl Sold by Mother
By Simba Munyua Saldanha Bay, South Africa - Heartbreak and sobs filled a courtroom in Saldanha Bay this week as the sentencing hearing began for Racquel "Kelly" Smith, the mother convicted…
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African Nations Brace for Economic Fallout as US Tariff Deadline Pushed Back a Week
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Rural Poverty in Nigeria Reaches Alarming 75%, World Bank Report Reveals
By Abu Hassan ABUJA, Nigeria - A new report from the World Bank paints a stark…
Liberia: A Longstanding U.S. Partner in Africa – But What Does Monrovia Truly Gain?
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia's deep-rooted relationship with the United States, dating back to…
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…
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…
Former DR Congo Prime Minister Sentenced to Hard Labor for Embezzling Millions
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Alexander B. Cummings: A Third Bid for Liberia’s Presidency – What Are His Chances?
By Jean Durand Monrovia, Liberia – Alexander B. Cummings, a prominent figure in Liberia's political opposition,…
Former Liberian Speaker Koffa, Four Lawmakers Charged and Detained in Capitol Building Arson Case
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati…
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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…
Monrovia Welcomes Winston-Salem Mayor, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The City Government of Monrovia extended a warm welcome to Mayor J. Allen Joines of…
Liberia’s Indian Community Mourns the Passing of Laxmandas T Bhojwani, Beloved Businessman, Community and Religious Leader
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - May 24, 2025 - The Indian community in Liberia is in mourning following the passing…
Ruto Cabinet Approves 90,000 Youth Job Opportunities with KSh 6,000 Stipend: NYOTA Programme Applications Underway
By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, Kenya – In a significant boost for youth employment, President William Ruto's Cabinet has endorsed the National…
EU and Nigeria Deepen Cooperation to Combat Transnational Crime
By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The European Union (EU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to…
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…
Citizen Insecurity in Latin American Nations
By G. Al Smith The concept of security in modern society involves a vast range of challenges and complications, going…
New Zealand Joins the Fray: Eyes Trade Deal with India Amid Booming Indo-Pacific Partnerships
New Delhi, India - As India continues its aggressive pursuit of trade partnerships across the Indo-Pacific, New Zealand has emerged as…
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 region remains a major transit…
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 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…
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.…
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. …
Togo’s Ruling Party Secures Landslide in Local Elections Amidst Political Tensions and Low Turnout
By Abu Hassan LOMÉ, TOGO – Togo's ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) party has secured a dominant victory in…
Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Janabi Elected as WHO Regional Director for Africa
By Jean Durand Geneva, Switzerland - Professor Mohamed Janabi of Tanzania has been elected as the new World Health Organization (WHO)…
Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Faces Treason Charges After Electoral Reform Rally
By Simba Munyua DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Tanzanian opposition leader and CHADEMA party chairman, Tundu Lissu, has been charged with…
Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Rocked as Kiraitu Murungi’s ‘Mbus’ Party Announces Dramatic Exit
By Daniel Niyongabo Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance has suffered a significant blow with the Devolution Empowerment…
West Africa Poised for Economic Transformation Through Agricultural Revolution
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…