African Nations Brace for Economic Fallout as US Tariff Deadline Pushed Back a Week
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. / Across Africa –African nations have been granted a brief one-week reprieve as the United States pushed back the implementation date for new tariffs to…
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Bodies Believed to be Malian Migrants Found in Boat Washed Ashore on Caribbean Island
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U.S. Imposes Sweeping New Visa Restrictions on 31 African Nations, Limiting Access
By Jeremy Stein WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States has announced significant new visa restrictions…
Imam Condemns Actions Contrary to Islamic Teachings, Calls for Reflection During Eid-al-Adha
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Attempts to Oust Speaker in Liberia Get International Attention with Implication for U.S. Sanction Against Accused Corrupt Lawmakers
A large number of members of the Liberian House of Representatives has petitioned to remove…
Liberia’s Lawmakers Enjoy Lavish Salaries Amidst Crushing Poverty
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Zimbabwe Intensifies Push for Harsher Penalties Against Drug Lords Amid Soaring Abuse Crisis
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Maldives Bans Israeli Passport Holders in Solidarity with Palestine; Other Nations Reportedly Considering Similar Action
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Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, As Kamala Harris Concedes with Grace and Civility
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Morocco Condemns Israeli Actions in Occupied Palestinian Territories at Geneva Human Rights Council
By Esther Edoh Geneva, Switzerland - Morocco expressed "deep concern" over the escalating situation in the occupied Palestinian territories during a…
Africa Mourns Pope Francis, “A Tireless Champion” Who Elevated the Continent’s Voice
By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Millions of African Catholics, along with leaders across the continent, are observing a period of…
USAID Withdrawal from Key African Programs Sparks Concerns, Positions China for Greater Influence
Washington D.C. - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is scaling back its presence in several critical African programs,…
Gaza Strategic Cease-Fire Talks May Resume, according to U.S. and Qatar Authorities
Sources from the U.S. and Qatari diplomatic circles have hinted that U.S. and Qatari mediators would soon revive long-hindered negotiations…
Trump Advisor Clarifies US Position on Western Sahara After Initial Remarks
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Massad Boulos, special advisor to President Donald Trump on African affairs, has clarified the U.S.…
A Comparative Analysis of U.N. Humanitarian Emphasis During Peacekeeping Operations
By G. Al Smith Peacekeeping missions have played a pivotal role in maintaining global peace and security since the founding…
The Implications of Trump’s Return to Power for The EU and The Balkans
It is presumptuous to state with absolute certainty what policy Trump might pursue concerning the EU and the Balkan states,…
The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward
The Democrats' stunning electoral defeat will be debated for months if not years. Recrimination and finger-pointing will abound. The Democrats…
Mali Begins Construction of Russian-Backed Gold Refinery, Asserting “Economic Sovereignty”
By Lamin Guèye Senou, Mali - Mali has commenced the construction of a major gold refinery in partnership with Russian conglomerate,…
West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
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Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train
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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…
Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
By Esther Edoh Manchester, England - Manchester United's pursuit of a prolific striker this summer could face a significant hurdle if…
Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Faces Treason Charges After Electoral Reform Rally
By Simba Munyua DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Tanzanian opposition leader and CHADEMA party chairman, Tundu Lissu, has been charged with…
African Union Under Scrutiny as Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Digital Campaign Flaws
By Isaac Okoro YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON – As Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya officially confirmed his bid for an unprecedented eighth term…
Tanzania’s Democracy Under Threat as Main Opposition Party Banned from Election
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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…
Liberia Could Become Africa’s Singapore with the Right Policies, Claims Williams
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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…
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
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
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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains
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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…
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…