Zambian Ex-Minister Jailed in Landmark Corruption Case Amid Wider Scrutiny
By Samuel Njoroge LUSAKA - Zambia's commitment to tackling deep-seated corruption has gained significant traction with the sentencing of former Foreign Minister Joseph Malanji. He has been handed a four-year…
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Nigerian Gospel Stars Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo Dominate Charts in Sub-Saharan Africa
Lagos, Nigeria – Gospel music continues its ascent in popularity worldwide, and leading the charge in…
“They impeached me because I stood against the oppression of Kenyans”, says Kenyan Impeached Vice President Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua
The recently impeached vice president of Kenya, Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua, has said he was removed…
Tinubu’s Political Advisor, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Resigns
Abuja, Nigeria - Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Ahmed…
Angola Bars Entry to Opposition Leaders, Stirring Controversy
Luanda, Angola - A planned conference of African opposition leaders in Luanda, Angola, has been thrown…
US Pivots to Trade-Focused Africa Strategy, But Where Does Liberia Fit In?
By Emmanuel Sikena Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - In a significant policy shift, the United States is…
Nigerian Tech Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal
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Rubio Defends US Aid Cuts Amid Fears of Declining Influence, Dismisses China Threat
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Kenya Pulls the Plug on IMF Loan Programme: What it Means for the Economy
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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…
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…
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…
Monrovia’s Oceanfront Under Threat: Uncontrolled Sand Mining and Climate Change Endangering Property and Livelihoods
By Lamin Guèye Monrovia, Liberia - The scenic oceanfront of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, is facing a critical threat from…
Mali Begins Construction of Russian-Backed Gold Refinery, Asserting “Economic Sovereignty”
By Lamin Guèye Senou, Mali - Mali has commenced the construction of a major gold refinery in partnership with Russian conglomerate,…
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…
Sierra Leone Politics Post President Maada Bio: Who Takes Over?
The Republic of Sierra Leone is not short of incredible professionals with impeccable education and experience. But the politics of…
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…
The Closure of Parallel Institutions and Its Ramifications
By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirKosovo Prime Minister Kurti’s decision to close five parallel institutions for the predominantly ethnic Serbians in northern…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power
By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved the country's national electoral commission, asserting greater control…
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…
Ghana Makes Strides in Sustainable Construction Through German Partnership
By Abu Hassan ACCRA, GHANA - Ghana has significantly advanced its capacity in sustainable construction, standardization, and innovation thanks to a growing partnership between Ghanaian and German institutions, according to Dr.…
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…