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 in February 2027, a palpable sense of urgency and a growing desire for change are…
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Imam Condemns Actions Contrary to Islamic Teachings, Calls for Reflection During Eid-al-Adha
By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - Speaking during Eid-al-Adha celebrations, Mr. Yusif Abdulai Korley, Imam of the Kasseh Central Mosque in…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be Laid to Rest in Hometown of Daura
By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to arrive in his…
Sudan’s Paramilitary Chief Declares Rival Government, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
By Mohammed Ghani Khartoum, Sudan - In a move that threatens to further destabilize the war-torn nation, the leader of Sudan's…
Tony Elumelu Foundation Celebrates 15 Years, Empowering a New Generation of African Entrepreneurs
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Ronaldo Weighs In on 2025 Ballon d’Or Race: Dembele vs. Yamal Heats Up
By Esther Edoh Paris, France - Ahead of the UEFA Nations League final clash between Portugal and Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo…
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Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue
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Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner
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Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
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Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company
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African Labor Ministries Called Upon to Prioritize Job Creation to Combat Forced Migration and Youth Poverty Crisis
By Emily Sims New York, USA–African leaders urged to shift focus from partisan appointments to policy changes for job creation. …
Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds
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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Faces Treason Charges After Electoral Reform Rally
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Protesters Rally in Ivory Coast, Demanding Thiam’s Reinstatement for Presidential Election
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Cruz Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger Political “Bloodbath” in 2026
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has issued a stark warning regarding President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal…
Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid
By Peter Halima NAIROBI, Kenya – A leaked document has sent shockwaves through Kenya's political landscape, revealing a proposed leadership lineup…
Ghana at Electoral Crossroad for President and Parliamentary Seats
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US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Tehran Declares “War Starts Now”
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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
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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
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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
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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…