Angola Bars Entry to Opposition Leaders, Stirring Controversy
Luanda, Angola - A planned conference of African opposition leaders in Luanda, Angola, has been thrown into disarray after Angolan authorities reportedly denied entry visas to several prominent figures slated to…
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South Africa: Julius Malema Found Guilty of Hate Speech Over ‘Kill’ Remarks
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Ivory Coast President Ouattara, 83, Announces Contentious Fourth Term Bid Amidst Democratic Concerns
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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 reportedly gifting each Member of…
Working with Partners, Minister Nuetah Steers Liberia’s Agriculture development with proven results
Working with the World Bank, IFAD, AfDB and FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) contributes to Government's priorities of rice…
NPA Managing Director Sekou Dukuly Under Police Investigation for $3.6M Fraud Allegations
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Sekou A. M. Dukuly, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), is under…
USAID Withdrawal from Key African Programs Sparks Concerns, Positions China for Greater Influence
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Karua Enters Uganda “Without a Hitch” After Tanzania Ban
By Samuel Njoroge Kampala, Uganda - Just two days after being deported from Tanzania, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha…
Liberia: MoJ and LCC Mob Justice Initiative -LCC should invest wisely
The Anti-Mod Project, a joint initiative by the Liberian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to…
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…
Trump’s Budget Cuts—A Gamble That Will Sow Global Chaos
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West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
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Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company
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Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth
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Calls Grow for a More Innovative and Effective Ministry of Labor to Tackle Liberia’s Unemployment and Sectoral Decline Crisis
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Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
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Zambian Civil Servants with Political Ambitions Must Resign, Warns Cabinet Secretary
By Patrice Katuma Lusaka, Zambia - Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has issued a firm directive to all Zambian civil…
Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President: A Boost for Soccer in Africa
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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…
African Union Under Scrutiny as Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Digital Campaign Flaws
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Cruz Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger Political “Bloodbath” in 2026
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Liberian Ambassador Edward Wade Appleton, Jr. Vows to Boost Trade & Investment Across Asia-Pacific
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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
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President Tinubu Grants Landmark Presidential Pardon to Herbert Macaulay, 174 Others
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FIFA Investment in African Football Surpasses $1 Billion, Infantino Announces in Kinshasa
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Liberia Gears Up for Extensive Infrastructure Push, Civil Works to Commence October 15
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Rehabilitation a Priority as President Boakai Mobilizes Nation in Anti-Drug Fight, Equips LDEA with New Fleet
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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains
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Horrific Allegations Emerge in South African Court: Farm Workers Forced to Feed Murdered Women to Pigs
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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…
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…