Suspended Nigerian Female Senator Barred From Parliament Amid Harassment Claims and Legal Battle
By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria – A suspended Nigerian Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was on Tuesday blocked from entering the parliamentary complex in Abuja, intensifying a dispute linked to her allegations of…
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American National Jailed in Liberia for Alleged $4.8 Billion Mineral Fraud Scheme
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By Esther Edoh Paris, France - Ahead of the UEFA Nations League final clash between Portugal and Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo…
USAID Withdrawal from Key African Programs Sparks Concerns, Positions China for Greater Influence
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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,…
Africa’s Private Sector Poised for Growth Under New “Bill of Rights” Framework
By Amadou Keita Accra, Ghana- The Africa Private Sector issued a press release regarding growth and the “Bill of Rights…
Liberia: Whein Town Landfill Fire Disrupts Garbage Disposal in Monrovia and Paynesville
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Manufacturing in Africa: Beyond Assembly Plants
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Serbia’s Massive Protest—Challenges and Opportunities for Vučić
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A Nation Bleeds While The World Watches: The Tragedy In Sudan Must End
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The Jordanian people’s position on Trump’s idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza
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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…
Liberia Eyes Transformation into West African Hub for Finance, Business, and Technology
By Peter Halima Monrovia, Liberia - Ambitious plans are gaining momentum to transform Liberia into a leading financial, business, and technology…
Liberia Launches Computer-Based Testing Center to Revolutionize Civil Service Recruitment
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Opposition Must Focus on Youth Voters and Unity to Defeat Ruto in 2027, Says MP Amisi
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Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power
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Ivory Coast’s Presidential Hopes Dented: Citizenship Ruling Fuels Concerns Over Democratic Participation
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Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant rolls out 2028 campaign
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Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, As Kamala Harris Concedes with Grace and Civility
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Working with Partners, Minister Nuetah Steers Liberia’s Agriculture development with proven results
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Williams Urges African Governments to Empower Private Sector for Accelerated Development
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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…
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
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…
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
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…
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…