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Ghana at Electoral Crossroad for President and Parliamentary Seats

General elections are expected to be held in Ghana on 7 December 2024 to elect the country’s president and members of Parliament. A constitutional democracy with a strong presidency and…

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Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Janabi Elected as WHO Regional Director for Africa

By Jean Durand Geneva, Switzerland - Professor Mohamed Janabi of Tanzania has been elected as the…

Ivory Coast’s Presidential Hopes Dented: Citizenship Ruling Fuels Concerns Over Democratic Participation

By Sara Camara Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election, slated for October, has…

Former President Trump on path to win U.S. 2024 Presidential Election

Washington, DC - As former U.S. president and Republican candidate Donald J. Trump and current…

Veteran Entrepreneur McIntosh Offers Solutions to Bolster Liberia’s Agricultural Sector

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - Despite agriculture being a central pillar of the Liberian government's…

South African Opposition Leader Jacob Zuma’s Party Backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan, Diverging from Ruling ANC

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco – In a significant diplomatic shift, South African opposition party uMkhonto…

Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President: A Boost for Soccer in Africa

Rabat, Morocco - History was made in Rabat, Morocco, as South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe…

Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Remittances Surge to US$635.2 Million, Crucial for Economic Stability

By James Vusi HARARE – Zimbabwe has experienced a significant boost in its economic stability with…

Former Minister Linked to Questionable Payments in Liberia’s Digital Transformation Project

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - A recent audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC)…

Liberia Sees Slight Dip in Poverty and Unemployment, But Challenges Persist

By Jeffrey Stein Monrovia, Liberia - Recent reports and analyses from several international institutions indicate a…

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Mozambique Officially Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Eyes Economic Boost

By Samuel Njoroje Beira, Mozambique - Prime Minister Benvinda Levi officially launched Mozambique's participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area…

Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Remittances Surge to US$635.2 Million, Crucial for Economic Stability

By James Vusi HARARE – Zimbabwe has experienced a significant boost in its economic stability with diaspora remittances soaring to US$635.2…

Hundreds Killed in Sudan Landslide Amidst Civil War Chaos, UN Warns of Aid Challenges

By Samuel Njoroge KHARTOUM, Sudan – A devastating landslide triggered by days of heavy rain in Sudan's remote Marra Mountains has…

PM Oli Meets Tanzanian Vice President in Doha En-Route to Spain

By Simba Munyua Doha, Qatar - In a brief but significant meeting, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met with Tanzanian…

Breaking News: High-Ranking CDC Official In Nimba County Jumps Ship, Joins Liberia’s Ruling Unity Party

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - In a shocking move, Prince Yeah, the former Vice Chair for Operations of the…

Children in the Crosshairs as Trump Administration Escalates Immigration Crackdown

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Advocacy groups are raising serious concerns about the well-being of children as the Trump administration…

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…

Nairobi Businesses Count Losses as Protests Disrupt City for Second Day

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Business owners in Nairobi are counting their losses after a…

Kalonzo Musyoka Dismisses Claims of Secretly Seeking Meeting with DP Kindiki

By Peter Halima NAIROBI, Kenya – Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vehemently denied recent claims that…

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…

Aliko Dangote Retires as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery After 20 Years

By Emmanuel Sikena LAGOS, NIGERIA - Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, is stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc,…

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…

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…

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…

Alexander B. Cummings: A Third Bid for Liberia’s Presidency – What Are His Chances?

By Jean Durand Monrovia, Liberia – Alexander B. Cummings, a prominent figure in Liberia's political opposition, is once again at the…

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’s Political Crossroads: Calls Grow for Fresh Leadership Beyond NDC and NPP

By Lamin Guèye  ACCRA, GHANA – As Ghana approaches its next presidential election cycle, the nation finds itself at a critical…

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…

Ivory Coast’s Presidential Hopes Dented: Citizenship Ruling Fuels Concerns Over Democratic Participation

By Sara Camara Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election, slated for October, has been thrown into uncertainty following…

Ghana’s Chief Justice Suspended, Sparking Political Firestorm

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - President John Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, marking the first time in Ghana's history that a sitting Chief Justice has been removed from…

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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

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…

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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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