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US Global Image Plummets Following Trump’s Return, New Poll Reveals

By Jeffrey Stein Washington, D.C. - Global perceptions of the United States have taken a significant hit following the re-election of President Donald Trump, according to the 2025 Democracy Perception Index.…

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Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, As Kamala Harris Concedes with Grace and Civility

Washington, DC – Former President Donald J. Trump declared winner of the 2024 U.S. Presidential…

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…

Ghana:  Can Bawumia Rise Again? Questions Swirl Around Former VP’s Political Future

Accra, Ghana - Following a significant shift in the political landscape, questions are swirling around the…

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…

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…

U.S. to Send Vice President Vance to G20 Summit in South Africa

By Daniel Niyongabo Cape Town —President Donald Trump has designated Vice President J.D. Vance to lead…

Liberia Supreme Court to Rule on House Speakership Crisis After Presidential Intervention

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberian Supreme Court is poised to deliver its ruling…

Tunisia Sentences Opposition Leader Ghannouchi and 20 Others to Decades in Prison Amid Crackdown Accusations

By Mohamed Ghani TUNIS, Tunisia – A Tunisian court on Tuesday sentenced 21 prominent politicians and…

Growing Chorus in Nigeria Yearns for Change, Driven by Peter Obi’s Leadership Vision

By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - As Nigeria gears up for the next round of elections…

Banjul Mayor Blames Ex-CEO and Finance Director for Council’s Financial Mismanagement

By Lamin Guèye Banjul, The Gambia – Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has placed the blame…

South Sudan Government Denies President Kiir Death Rumors, Assures Public of His Well-being

By Peter Halima Juba, South Sudan - The South Sudanese government has vehemently denied widespread rumors…

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UN Envoy Holds Talks with Congolese Rebels, Claims Desire for Peaceful Solution

By Simba Munyua Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo - The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic…

Kenyan Police Officers Charged with Murder of Blogger, Sparking Protests and Calls for Accountability

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Three police officers in Kenya have been formally charged with the murder of Albert Ojwang,…

Travel Isn’t a Luxury — It’s a Lifestyle Shift

By Trinette WaldrupThere was a time when I believed international travel was only for the wealthy, the retired, or the…

Liberia’s Public Works Minister Giddings Recognized as High-Performing Cabinet Official

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - In a significant acknowledgement of his leadership and dedication, Minister Roland Layfette Giddings of Liberia's…

Calls for Cabinet Reshuffle Grow as Liberians Await Impact from Boakai’s ARREST Agenda

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - Just months after President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. assumed office in January 2024, following a…

West Africa Still Battling Relentless Tide of Drug Trafficking: More Action Needed, Experts Say

ACCRA, GHANA - Despite efforts to combat the flow of illicit drugs across West Africa, the region remains a major transit…

IFAD’s Transformative Impact on Liberia’s Agriculture Sector Boosts Rural Livelihoods and Market Access

IFAD Projects in Liberia Empower Over 30,000 Farmers with Sustainable Income, Climate Resilience, and Market Access By: James M.V. Yougie,…

Op-ed: When a Medical Doctor Leads Where Business Leaders Hesitate: A Wake-Up Call for Africa’s Private Sector (PSBoR)

By J. Wendell Addy Maryland, USA - I recently spoke at a conference in Egypt about Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)…

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…

Ramaphosa Brands Afrikaner US Resettlers “Cowards” Amid US Refugee Controversy

By Mohamed Ghani Johannesburg, South Africa - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly criticized a…

Liberia: Senator Konneh Urges Government Action on Unresolved Capitol Fire Incident

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has raised concerns over…

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…

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…

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…

Opposition Must Focus on Youth Voters and Unity to Defeat Ruto in 2027, Says MP Amisi

By Peter Helima Nairobi, Kenya - Saboti Member of Parliament, Caleb Amisi, has outlined a strategy he believes the opposition must…

Calls for Cabinet Reshuffle Grow as Liberians Await Impact from Boakai’s ARREST Agenda

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - Just months after President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. assumed office in January 2024, following a long and distinguished career in Liberian politics, pressure is mounting…

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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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