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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 criminal investigation by the Liberia National Police (LNP) following allegations…

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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…

Canada Heads to the Polls April 28, 2025, as Prime Minister Carney Blasts Trump, Citing “Betrayal”

OTTAWA, ON - In a stunning turn of events, former Bank of England and Bank of…

Koffa Emerges as Potential Frontrunner for CDC Standard-Bearer in 2029, Say Some

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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…

Peter Obi Releases Evidence: Abacha Link Was for Port Efficiency, Not Politics

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria – Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified his…

Togo Leader Solidifies Grip on Power with New Post, Sparking Fears of Lifetime Rule

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - In a move widely seen as a power grab,…

Netanyahu Accuses Macron, Starmer, and Carney of “Siding with Hamas” Amid Gaza Operation Criticism

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US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Tehran Declares “War Starts Now”

By Mario Labrador WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United…

DR Congo and Rwanda Push for Ceasefire in Doha Talks

Doha, Qatar - Amid escalating tensions and ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

EU Tells US: “The Ball’s in Your Court” on Tariff Negotiations

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Following a "very focused and productive meeting" in Washington on…

World Cup 2026: Can Soccer Mend Fractured US-Canada Relations?

By Emily Sims WASHINGTON, D.C. - The relationship between the United States and Canada has become…

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World Cup 2026: Can Soccer Mend Fractured US-Canada Relations?

By Emily Sims WASHINGTON, D.C. - The relationship between the United States and Canada has become increasingly strained since the beginning…

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…

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…

President Mahama Praises Margins ID Group for Transforming Ghana’s Digital Landscape with Ghana Card

By Lamin Guèye Accra, Ghana - President John Dramani Mahama has lauded Margins ID Group and its CEO, Moses Kwesi Baiden…

Chadian Opposition Leader Succès Masra Jailed for 20 Years on ‘Politically Motivated’ Charges, HRW Says

By Isaac Okoro N'DJAMENA, Chad – Succès Masra, the prominent leader of Chad's main opposition party, The Transformers, and former…

Iran’s Predicaments in the Wake of Nasrallah’s Assassination

As Iran is currently weighing whether or not to go to full scale war with or repeatedly retaliate against Israel…

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…

Reviving the Death Penalty Is One of Trump’s Greatest Moral Failures

By Kimberlee HurleyOne of Trump’s most despicable day-one executive orders revoked Biden’s moratorium on federal executions, ensured that states that…

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British Soldier Arrested in Kenya Following Rape Allegation Near Army Training Camp

By Peter Halima Nanyuki, Kenya - A British soldier has been arrested in Kenya following an…

Moroccan Foreign Minister accuses Algeria of intent to intensify conflict

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Morocco Nasser Bourita has admonished that Algeria seems self-assured…

Mozambique Officially Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Eyes Economic Boost

By Samuel Njoroje Beira, Mozambique - Prime Minister Benvinda Levi officially launched Mozambique's participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area…

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…

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…

Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's economic struggles are taking a toll on the job market, with over 20% of…

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

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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

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Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run

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Ivory Coast’s Presidential Hopes Dented: Citizenship Ruling Fuels Concerns Over Democratic Participation

By Sara Camara Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election, slated for October, has been thrown into uncertainty following…

Ruto Vows to Concede Defeat in 2027, Urges Patience Amidst Protests

By Daniel Niyongabo Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has publicly stated that he will concede defeat in the 2027 General…

Gabon’s Military Leader, Gen. Oligui Nguema, Secures Landslide Victory in Presidential Election

By Peter Halima Libreville, Gabon - Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema, the military leader who orchestrated the 2023 coup that ended the…

As Putin and Xi Forge “New Global Order,” Africa Emerges as Pivotal Battleground

By Abu Hassan MOSCOW – As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in Moscow this week to solidify their strategic partnership, a central, if unspoken, question looms…

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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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