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Liberia Gears Up for Extensive Infrastructure Push, Civil Works to Commence October 15

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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…

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…

Race for Africa’s “Super Banker” Intensifies as AfDB Elects New President

By Amadou Keita Abidjan, Ivory Coast - The election of the next president of the African…

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…

Tanzania’s Suluhu Warns Against Foreign Interference Following Kenyan Observer Detentions

By Patrice Katuma Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has defended her…

Kenya and Rwanda Named Gold Smuggling Hubs in New Report, Costing Africa Millions

By Simba Munyua Nairobi, Kenya - A new report by SwissAid has identified Kenya and Rwanda…

Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid

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Rwanda Launches Cutting-Edge Health Intelligence Centre to Revolutionize Healthcare

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Nigeria’s Political and Military Cartel Accused of Undermining Nation’s Prosperity, Holding Back Africa

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Canada and US to Commence Trade Negotiations in May Amid Trade War Concerns

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Trump Advisor Clarifies US Position on Western Sahara After Initial Remarks

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Greta Thunberg Joins ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Aid Ship Sailing to Gaza

By Jeffrey Stein Catania, Italy - Climate activist Greta Thunberg and eleven other activists embarked on a journey to Gaza on…

Working with Partners, Minister Nuetah Steers Liberia’s Agriculture development with proven results

Working with the World Bank, IFAD, AfDB and FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) contributes to Government's priorities of rice…

IMF Deputy Managing Director Praises Ethiopia’s Ambitious Reform Program

By Emily Sims Addis Ababa– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Ethiopia for its "robust reform program" and the…

In the Wake of U.S. -Canada tension, Britain’s King Charles Meets with Canada’s PM Trudeau

In the wake of the gumshoe of incendiary statements made about Canada by US President Donald Trump, King Charles of…

 Mia Love, First Black Republican Congresswoman, Dies at 49

Salt Lake City, UT - Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at the age of…

A Guide to Increasing Liberia’s $500M National Budget to Over Two Billion Dollars in 10 Years!

By Ansu O. Dualu Economic growth is a measure in the increase of production, services, and the output of value…

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Serbia’s Massive Protest—Challenges and Opportunities for Vučić

The ongoing protests in Serbia against President Aleksandar Vučić are driven by several key factors. It began following a tragic…

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,…

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,…

Mali’s Military Junta Charges Former PM with ‘Undermining State’ Over X Post

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Tinubu’s Political Advisor, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Resigns

Abuja, Nigeria - Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Ahmed…

Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds

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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…

Liberia Launches Computer-Based Testing Center to Revolutionize Civil Service Recruitment

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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

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…

Can Cummings Rewrite His Story? Liberia Eyes a Familiar Face as 2029 Approaches

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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…

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…

Sierra Leone’s SLPP Faces Uncertainty: No Clear Heir Apparent Emerges After Bio’s Presidency

Freetown, Sierra Leone - As President Julius Maada Bio nears the end of his constitutional term limit, the ruling Sierra Leone…

Protesters Rally in Ivory Coast, Demanding Thiam’s Reinstatement for Presidential Election

By Lamin Guèye Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Thousands of protesters gathered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Saturday, and Sunday demanding the…

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 resigned from his position following revelations that the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to…

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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

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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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