African Climate Platform Demands Justice and Equity in Landmark Petition to African Court
By Daniel Niyongabo Arusha, Tanzania - The African Climate Platform (ACP), a coalition of African civil society groups, submitted a landmark petition to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights…
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Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership
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World Bank Projects Fuel Ghana’s Debt Crisis and Fossil Fuel Dependence, Report Finds
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Burkina Faso Shifts Focus to Domestic Programs, Aiming to Reshape Global Image
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King Mohammed VI Calls for Africa’s Economic Transformation at Ibrahim Governance Forum
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Boima Kamara Spearheads Transformation of WAMA into Regional Fiscal Policy Powerhouse in ECOWAS
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Monrovia City Council Condemns Fraud, Reaffirms Support for Mayor Siafa Amidst Investigations
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African Nations Unite Against US Tariffs, Seek Intra-Continental Growth and Resource Control
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UK Transfers Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius Amidst Legal Challenges and Controversy
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Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals US$6.7 Million Misappropriation by LRA Amidst Poverty
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A bombshell compliance audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has uncovered the misappropriation…
UN-Habitat Assembly Adopts Strategic Plan to Combat Global Housing Crisis
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - The United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded its resumed second session in Nairobi, Kenya, with the…
Odinga Denied Access to South Sudan’s Riek Machar Under House Arrest Amidst Investigation
ENTEBBE, UGANDA - Raila Odinga, Kenya's Special Envoy to South Sudan, revealed that he was denied access to meet with South…
Liberia’s Chief Justice Sie-Nyene Youh to Step Down in June 2025
Monrovia, Liberia - Chief Justice of Liberia, Sie-Nyene Youh, is set to retire in June 2025, marking the end of her…
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…
Trump Is Ushering in A National Disaster
By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir America is at a historic crossroad. Disaster is lurking in the shadows. There is no benefit in…
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…
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…
Trashing Jewish Values Risks Israel’s Survival As We Know It
After 77 torturous years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, punctuated by intense violence and wars, successive Netanyahu-led governments have shattered Jewish…
Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth
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Air Canada strike: As intervention calls grow, ‘we’re not going to do that,’ Trudeau says
“We need to make sure the parties are working extremely hard to resolve this. Minister of Labour Steve MacKinnon met…
West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
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Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens
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Koffa Emerges as Potential Frontrunner for CDC Standard-Bearer in 2029, Say Some
By Isaac Okoro Monrovia, Liberia - A growing sentiment within a significant, educated segment of Liberia's opposition CDC (Coalition for Democratic…
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, rumored to be Considering a Presidential Run in 2027
By Sara Camara FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - As Sierra Leone gears up for the 2027 political process, marking the end of…
Ghana: Can Bawumia Rise Again? Questions Swirl Around Former VP’s Political Future
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Persistent Liberian Legislative Infighting Cripples Governance Amidst Widespread Hardship
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia continues to grapple with widespread unemployment and economic hardship, a debilitating power struggle…
African Climate Platform Demands Justice and Equity in Landmark Petition to African Court
By Daniel Niyongabo Arusha, Tanzania - The African Climate Platform (ACP), a coalition of African civil society groups, submitted a landmark petition to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights…
Gates Urges Wealthy to Increase Philanthropy, Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Fund to Africa
By Simba Niyongabo Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is calling on the world's wealthiest individuals to step up their philanthropic efforts and contribute more to solving global challenges.…
Ghana Officially Backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan, Strengthening Ties in Rabat
By Mohamed Ghani RABAT, MOROCCO - In a significant shift in foreign policy, Ghana has officially announced its support for Morocco's autonomy plan for the Western Sahara, describing it as the…
South Korean Investment Poised to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector: Potential Investment Shows the Strategic Leadership of Agriculture Minister Nuetah
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Agriculture is buzzing with excitement following a visit from a high-powered delegation from South Korea's Make Group. Led by Chairman Mr. James…
Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership
By Emily Sims New York, NY – June 3, 2025 – Liberia has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026-2027 term, marking a landmark…
Kenyan Author Prosecuted for Unauthorized Biography of President’s Daughter, Sparking Free Speech Debate
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - The prosecution of a Kenyan author for writing an unauthorized biography of Charlene Ruto, daughter of President William Ruto, has ignited a fierce debate about…
South Africa: MK Party Sacks Secretary-General Over Visit to Fugitive Pastor Bushiri
By Mohamed Ghani Johannesburg, South Africa - The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has removed Floyd Shivambu from his position as secretary-general, just six months after he took on the role. The…
Tanzania Shuts Down X Amid Growing Concerns Over Repressive Measures
By Simba Munyua Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - The Tanzanian government, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has blocked access to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns…
US Intensifies Competition with China in Africa, Prioritizing Business Deals Over Aid
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - The United States is intensifying its competition with China in Africa by placing a renewed emphasis on trade and investment, signaling a shift from traditional…
US-Based Professor Enters Osun State Governorship Race, Promises Education and Healthcare Revolution
By Isaac Okoro Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria - The race for the governorship of Osun State is heating up as Professor Rafiu Durodoye, a Mathematics Professor based in the United States,…
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 on Tuesday, June 3rd, hailing it as a "watershed moment"…