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Burkina Faso’s Parliament Votes to Outlaw Homosexual Acts, Threatening Jail Time

By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's unelected transitional parliament has unanimously passed a bill outlawing homosexual acts, introducing prison sentences of up to five years and fines. The…

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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…

Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, As Kamala Harris Concedes with Grace and Civility

Washington, DC – Former President Donald J. Trump declared winner of the 2024 U.S. Presidential…

Koffa Emerges as Potential Frontrunner for CDC Standard-Bearer in 2029, Say Some

By Isaac Okoro Monrovia, Liberia - A growing sentiment within a significant, educated segment of Liberia's…

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…

Morocco to Reassess Trade Deal with Turkey Amid Soaring Deficits

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - The Moroccan government is set to initiate a comprehensive review…

Trump Ambush: South Africa’s Ramaphosa Confronted with “White Genocide” Claims During White House Visit

By Mario Labrador Washington D.C. - In a stunning and seemingly pre-planned move, US President Donald…

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…

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…

Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power

By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved the country's national…

Indian Parliamentary Delegation to Visit UAE, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and DR Congo to Discuss Counterterrorism

By Sara Camera Freetown, Sierra Leone - A high-profile Indian Parliamentary delegation is set to…

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…

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Courtroom Erupts in Tears as Details Emerge in Case of South African Girl Sold by Mother

By Simba Munyua Saldanha Bay, South Africa - Heartbreak and sobs filled a courtroom in Saldanha Bay this week as the…

African Climate Platform Demands Justice and Equity in Landmark Petition to African Court

By Daniel Niyongabo Arusha, Tanzania - The African Climate Platform (ACP), a coalition of African civil society groups, submitted a landmark…

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 was re-elected as the President…

Ruto Cabinet Approves 90,000 Youth Job Opportunities with KSh 6,000 Stipend: NYOTA Programme Applications Underway

By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, Kenya – In a significant boost for youth employment, President William Ruto's Cabinet has endorsed the National…

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,…

Challenging the Taliban’s Violations of Afghan Women’s Rights

The Taliban’s egregious violations of women's rights in Afghanistan, especially banning women from education and even from speaking in public,…

President Mahama of Ghana: 150 days in office (The Economy)

By H. E. Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah Accra, Ghana - Today marks (a little over) the 150th day of President Mahama…

Trashing Jewish Values Risks Israel’s Survival As We Know It

After 77 torturous years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, punctuated by intense violence and wars, successive Netanyahu-led governments have shattered Jewish…

Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections

Nairobi, Kenya - In a recent address at a funeral in Machakos County, Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange…

Tony Elumelu Foundation Celebrates 15 Years, Empowering a New Generation of African Entrepreneurs

By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) marked its 15th anniversary last…

Ghana: As anti-LGBTQ+ bill remains stalled, man marches against it in Accra

Texas Kadri Moro, the Executive Director of Arise for Justice International, protests with placards nailed…

Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - May 24, 2024 - Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja is making a comeback to…

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…

Air Canada strike: As intervention calls grow, ‘we’re not going to do that,’ Trudeau says

“We need to make sure the parties are working extremely hard to resolve this. Minister of Labour Steve MacKinnon met…

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…

Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant rolls out 2028 campaign

Story by Reporter Problem Masau Harare - A Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant Peter Munyanduri is campaigning for the 2028 elections in…

Liberia’s Nimba County By-Election: A Battleground for Koung’s Influence and Political Futures

By Emmanuel Sikena Nimba County, Liberia - The upcoming Tuesday, April 22, 2025, by-election for the vacant Nimba County Senate seat,…

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

Monrovia, Liberia - With the dust still settling from the contentious 2023 presidential election, Liberians are already looking ahead to 2029,…

“Wantam!” Kioni Declares Ruto Will Lose 2027 Election, Accuses Government of Empty Promises

By Peter Halima Embu, Kenya - Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has confidently asserted that President William Ruto will not…

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…

Obamas Address Persistent Divorce Rumors: “We’ve Had Some Hard Times”

By Emily Sims WASHINGTON D.C. – After months of swirling speculation about the state of their marriage, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially addressed persistent…

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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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