Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline a “Top Priority” for President Tinubu, Says Senator
By Lamin Guèye Casablanca, Morocco - The ambitious $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project has been reaffirmed as a leading priority for the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu. Senator Jimoh…
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Burkina Faso’s Parliament Votes to Outlaw Homosexual Acts, Threatening Jail Time
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Ethiopia Launches Ambitious Green Legacy Initiative: Planting 7.5 Billion Seedlings for National Renewal
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Hundreds Feared Dead in Devastating Air Strike on Darfur Market, Army Accused
EL-FASHER, SUDAN - A devastating air strike on a bustling market in Darfur, Sudan, has reportedly…
Sudan Severed Diplomatic Ties with UAE Amid Accusations of RSF Support
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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…
Veteran Pastor David Abioye Embarks on New Ministry Chapter After Winners Chapel Retirement
By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - Pastor David Abioye, a prominent figure in Nigerian Pentecostal Christianity, has announced the launch of…
Missouri Pastor Fighting to Keep Orphaned Haitian Man from Deportation Under Trump-Era Policy Shift
Ray County, MO - Pastor Ralph Morris of VCU Church in Ray County is scrambling to prevent the deportation of Wendsy…
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…
West Africa Still Battling Relentless Tide of Drug Trafficking: More Action Needed, Experts Say
ACCRA, GHANA - Despite efforts to combat the flow of illicit drugs across West Africa, the region remains a major transit…
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,…
Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue
By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirThe right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state…
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…
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…
Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train
The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion skillfully navigated a 2.7-metre-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks.…
Outgoing AfDB President Adesina Blasts Complacency: “If You Don’t Want to Be a Minister, Don’t Ask for the Job!”
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – In a powerful and unambiguous address that reverberated through the EJS Ministerial Complex, African Development…
Kogar’s Senate Win Solidifies VP Koung’s Ascendancy in Nimba, Fuels 2029 Presidential Speculation
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas S. Kogar, a sitting lawmaker and candidate for the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction…
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…
Speculation Mounts in Sierra Leone Over First Lady Fatima Maada Bio’s Political Future Amid Growing Acclaim
By Lamin Guèye Freetown, Sierra Leone – Whispers are turning into open discussions across Sierra Leone regarding the political future of…
Guinea’s Paradox: Junta’s Progress Overshadows Democratic Transition
By Lamin Guèye Conakry, Guinea – A profound paradox grips Guinea, placing its future at a critical crossroads. The military junta,…
Doumbouya’s Secret Political Ambitions Threaten Guinea’s Democratic Transition
By Lamin Guèye Conakry, Guinea - Hopes for a free and fair democratic election in Guinea are fading amidst reports that junta leader and interim president, Mamady Doumbouya, is secretly forming…
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…