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Trump’s Treatment of Ramaphosa Sparks Disappointment in South Africa

By Jean Durand PRETORIA, South Africa - US President Donald Trump's handling of his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday has drawn criticism and…

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Kalonzo Musyoka Fuels Speculation, Hints at 2027 Reunion with Uhuru Kenyatta

Nairobi, Kenya - Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ignited a political firestorm, dropping hints…

Canada Heads to the Polls April 28, 2025, as Prime Minister Carney Blasts Trump, Citing “Betrayal”

OTTAWA, ON - In a stunning turn of events, former Bank of England and Bank of…

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…

African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for Crucial UN Food Systems Summit

By Patrice Katuma ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian Vice President Kashim…

David Sengeh Crowned Sierra Leone’s Top Minister by Africa News Today

By Jeremy Stein Freetown, Sierra Leone - David Moinina Sengeh, a prominent figure in President Julius…

Salah Leads the Charge: Liverpool Star Nominated for PFA Player of the Year Award

By Esther Edoh London, UK - Liverpool's talismanic forward, Mohamed Salah, has been nominated for the…

Monrovia Declares All-Out War on Drugs as Thousands March for a Drug-Free Liberia

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) in partnership with several groups…

Pressure Mounts on Nairobi Governor Sakaja as Residents Launch Impeachment Bid

By James Vusi Nairobi, Kenya - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing renewed scrutiny and a…

Liberia’s Economic Landscape Raises Concerns Over Foreign Dominance

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A growing debate is simmering in Liberia regarding the extent…

From Hope to Disappointment: Examining Ernest Bai Koroma’s Presidency and its Missed Opportunities in Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone - When Ernest Bai Koroma swept into power in 2007, unseating the incumbent…

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NBA Celebrates Dikembe Mutombo: A Legacy of Blocks, Wags, and Boundless Humanitarianism

By Emily Sims Atlanta, GA - The basketball world recently paused to celebrate Dikembe Mutombo, the towering NBA legend whose impact…

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…

Algeria Continues to Expel French Officials, Deepening Diplomatic Rift

By Mohamed Ghani Algiers, Algeria - Hopes for a swift reconciliation between Algeria and France have been dashed as Algeria ordered…

 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…

Ethiopia Participates in African Union Peace and Security Council Field Mission to Guinea

By Amadou Keita Conakry, Guinea - The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has completed a field mission to…

Sierra Leone Politics Post President Maada Bio: Who Takes Over?

The Republic of Sierra Leone is not short of incredible professionals with impeccable education and experience.  But the politics of…

Power Struggle in Liberian Legislature Fuels Investor Uncertainty

Monrovia, Liberia - A deepening power struggle within the Liberian legislature is casting a shadow of uncertainty over the nation's economic…

Iran’s Predicaments in the Wake of Nasrallah’s Assassination

As Iran is currently weighing whether or not to go to full scale war with or repeatedly retaliate against Israel…

Liberia: Open communication to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government, including the people of Liberia

By Fatumata Kamara Monrovia, Liberia – Amidst persistent challenges in waste management, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and Paynesville City…

Mali Army Claims 80 Militants Killed Following Widespread Al-Qaeda-Linked Attacks

By Lamin Guèye BAMAKO, MALI – Mali's armed forces have announced they killed 80 fighters in…

Tinubu Champions West African Unity, Emphasizes Collaboration for Regional Success

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong call for unity…

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…

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. …

West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC

WASHINGTON D.C. - Growing frustration over systemic corruption, rampant youth unemployment, and unacceptable levels of poverty across West African nations are…

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,…

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…

Persistent Liberian Legislative Infighting Cripples Governance Amidst Widespread Hardship

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia continues to grapple with widespread unemployment and economic hardship, a debilitating power struggle…

Ghana:  Can Bawumia Rise Again? Questions Swirl Around Former VP’s Political Future

Accra, Ghana - Following a significant shift in the political landscape, questions are swirling around the future of former Vice President…

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 new World Health Organization (WHO)…

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,…

Guinea Junta Leader Eyes Post-Transition Power Through Coalition Building

Conakry, Guinea - Guinea's junta leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, appears to be maneuvering to retain influence, if not outright leadership, even…

American Cardinal Elected Pope: Will Tradition Bend, or Break?

By Mario Labrador VATICAN CITY – In a stunning turn of events that has sent ripples throughout the Catholic world, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American, has been elected as the…

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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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