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By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - In a dramatic move that could reshape the Nigerian political landscape, leading opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have joined forces under a new…

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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…

African Union Under Scrutiny as Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Digital Campaign Flaws

By Isaac Okoro YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON – As Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya officially confirmed his bid…

Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections

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

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

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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…

Netanyahu Accuses Macron, Starmer, and Carney of “Siding with Hamas” Amid Gaza Operation Criticism

By Mohamed Ghani Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing attack against…

Ethiopia Launches Ambitious Green Legacy Initiative: Planting 7.5 Billion Seedlings for National Renewal

By James Vusi Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched this year's…

Working with Partners, Minister Nuetah Steers Liberia’s Agriculture development with proven results

Working with the World Bank, IFAD, AfDB and FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) contributes…

Morocco’s E-Visa Soars: Nearly Half a Million Applicants in Three Years, Fueling Tourism Boom

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco – Morocco's electronic visa (e-visa) system has marked a significant milestone,…

Rwanda Launches Cutting-Edge Health Intelligence Centre to Revolutionize Healthcare

By Daniel Niyongabo Kigali, Rwanda - Rwanda's Ministry of Health has unveiled the "Rwanda Health Intelligence…

Africa Mourns Pope Francis, “A Tireless Champion” Who Elevated the Continent’s Voice

By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Millions of African Catholics, along with leaders across the continent,…

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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 second day of anti-government protests…

Ethiopia Launches Ambitious Green Legacy Initiative: Planting 7.5 Billion Seedlings for National Renewal

By James Vusi Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched this year's Green Legacy Initiative (GLI), setting…

World Cup 2026: Can Soccer Mend Fractured US-Canada Relations?

By Emily Sims WASHINGTON, D.C. - The relationship between the United States and Canada has become increasingly strained since the beginning…

UN-Habitat Assembly Adopts Strategic Plan to Combat Global Housing Crisis

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - The United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded its resumed second session in Nairobi, Kenya, with the…

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 Trump blindsided South African President…

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…

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…

Zimbabwe: Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances

Story By Tendai Ruben Mbofana HARARE - Over the past few weeks, the Zimbabwean government and the ruling ZANU-PF party…

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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…

Gates Foundation Commits $2.5 Billion to End Women’s ‘Needless Suffering’ in Africa and Beyond

By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, KENYA – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its…

Shifting Sands: Power Dynamics in the Sahel Undergo Seismic Change

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - West Africa is experiencing a profound transformation, with the…

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…

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 Ministry of Labor and Social…

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…

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…

Hungary Withdraws from International Criminal Court, Citing Loss of Impartiality

By Jeffrey Stein Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian parliament has voted to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The…

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, has won the territory’s…

Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor

Abidjan, Ivory Coast - As President Alassane Ouattara approaches the twilight of his political career, speculation is rife in Ivory Coast…

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…

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…

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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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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