Nature and Geist: Caspar David Friedrich at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Caspar David Friedrich is among those great painters the appreciation of whom has ironically suffered through the overexposure of a handful of paintings that has led to a general neglect…
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Botswana new president to legalize undocumented Zimbabweans
Botswana’s newly elected president has told the London-based BBC that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to…
Benin Boosts Tourism and Diaspora Ties as Ciara Becomes Citizen Under New Descendants Law
By Abu Hassan Cotonou, Benin – American Grammy-winning artist Ciara has become one of the first…
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…
Liberia’s Lawmakers Enjoy Lavish Salaries Amidst Crushing Poverty
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A stark contrast between the lavish lifestyles of Liberian lawmakers…
President Boakai Orders Full Investigation into Mysterious Deaths, Sets Clear Agenda for Action at Cabinet Meeting
Press Release: Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made it clear…
Koon Ascends to Speakership as Koffa Resigns in Graceful Transition, Ushering in New Chapter for Liberian House of Representatives
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - In a significant turn of events, the Liberian House of…
Kenya Pulls the Plug on IMF Loan Programme: What it Means for the Economy
Nairobi, Kenya - In a surprising move, Kenya has terminated its loan programme with the International…
Lawyer Demands Probe into Death of Nigerian Man in Swiss Police Custody
By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor is calling for a full…
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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…
IMF Warns Nigeria: Revenue at Risk Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
By Emily Sims Washington, D.C. - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a strong caution to the Nigerian government, warning…
African Union, AfDB, and Togo Join Forces to Tackle Continent’s Debt Crisis
By Esther Edoh Lomé, Togo - The African Union (AU), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Government of Togo are…
EU and Nigeria Deepen Cooperation to Combat Transnational Crime
By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The European Union (EU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to…
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…
Citizen Insecurity in Latin American Nations
By G. Al Smith The concept of security in modern society involves a vast range of challenges and complications, going…
Analyzing Liberia’s 2023 Post-Elections Era: Emphasizing Economic Development and Progress Towards Sustainable Development
By Amara Quardu Mohammed Kamara The 2023 elections open a new chapter in Liberia’s democratic journey. However, the new government…
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)…
Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner
Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which efficiency…
Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth
Freetown, Sierra Leone - A recent survey has highlighted a growing concern across the Mano River Union (MRU) – a significant…
Ghana Orders Foreign Traders Out of Gold Market in Sweeping Reform, Sparking Debate
By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - In a bold move aimed at reforming its lucrative gold sector, the Ghanaian government has…
Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens
Labor Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua said a Qatari firm in partnership with the country’s Ministry of Labor and Social…
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…
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 Canada Governor Mark Carney, who…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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,…
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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…