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Former President Kabila Announces Return to DR Congo Amidst Escalating Crisis

By Patrice Katuma Kinshasa, DR Congo - Former President Joseph Kabila announced Tuesday that he will return to the Democratic Republic of Congo after six years of silence and a year…

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Cruz Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger Political “Bloodbath” in 2026

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has issued a stark warning regarding…

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…

Persistent Liberian Legislative Infighting Cripples Governance Amidst Widespread Hardship

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia continues to grapple with widespread unemployment and economic…

Liberian Opposition Denounces Government Response to Student Protests

Monrovia, Liberia - Opposition parties in Liberia, spearheaded by Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) leader Simeon…

Guinea’s interim leader Doumbouya mystifies compatriots with socio-economic development agenda over democracy

Rwandan President Paul Kagame's influential development-based leadership style gradually flows across Africa among young African…

Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Drive Faces Scrutiny Amidst Accusations of Political Bias

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - Sierra Leone's governing Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) is facing mounting criticism…

Middle East Conflict and Trade Tensions Threaten Global Economic Stability, Warns IMF

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - The escalating conflict in the Middle East is poised to…

China’s Growing Footprint in West Africa Sparks Debate Over Development and Influence

LAGOS, Nigeria - China's peaceful involvement in West Africa has deepened significantly in recent years, marked…

Nigeria: Soldiers Flee After Boko Haram Islamic Terrorists Attack on Borno Base; Commander Blames Regional Instability

By Abu Hassan Maiduguri, Nigeria - Following a devastating Boko Haram attack on a military base…

Guinean Opposition Decries International Silence as Junta Tightens Grip

By Amadou Keita Conakry, Guinea - Frustration is boiling over in Guinea as opposition groups, led…

Missouri Pastor Fighting to Keep Orphaned Haitian Man from Deportation Under Trump-Era Policy Shift

Ray County, MO - Pastor Ralph Morris of VCU Church in Ray County is scrambling to…

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Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) Makes Significant Donation to Liberian Muslim Community; Mayor Bestman Emphasizes City Responsibility

Paynesville City, Liberia - The Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) recently delivered a substantial donation to the Muslim community in Liberia, a…

Ruto Unveils CBK-Funded Police Housing in Nairobi, Promises 20% Affordable Housing Allocation for Disciplined Forces

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto officially inaugurated a modern 210-unit police housing complex in Nairobi's Industrial Area…

Nigeria Hails Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative as Visionary Climate Solution and African Model

By Peter Halima Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has lauded Ethiopia's ambitious Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) as…

Ethiopia Declares Completion of Grand Renaissance Dam, Assures Neighbors of Shared Benefits Amidst Regional Concerns

By Simba Munyua Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…

Trump Ambush: South Africa’s Ramaphosa Confronted with “White Genocide” Claims During White House Visit

By Mario Labrador Washington D.C. - In a stunning and seemingly pre-planned move, US President Donald Trump blindsided South African President…

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…

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…

Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections

Nairobi, Kenya - In a recent address at a funeral in Machakos County, Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange…

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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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…

Top Liberian ‘Doctor’ Banned for Possessing Fake Medical Credentials

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

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…

West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC

WASHINGTON D.C. - Growing frustration over systemic corruption, rampant youth unemployment, and unacceptable levels of poverty across West African nations are…

Calls Grow for a More Innovative and Effective Ministry of Labor to Tackle Liberia’s Unemployment and Sectoral Decline Crisis

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia grapples with persistent structural and cyclical unemployment, concerns are mounting over the…

Williams calls for a reawakening of West African nations in addressing unemployment, workforce development and industry innovation

FREETOWN - A known labor market policy and programs professional has called on countries in Western Africa to focus on…

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…

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…

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…

Ivory Coast Opposition Leader Thiam Disqualified from Presidential Election

By Sara Camara Abidjan, Ivory Coast - In a move that has sent shockwaves through Ivorian politics, Tidjane Thiam, the main…

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, is once again at the…

African Nations Unite Against US Tariffs, Seek Intra-Continental Growth and Resource Control

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - In a bold move, African nations are coming together to condemn the current US tariffs, stating that they undermine the goals and objectives of…

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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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