Ivory Coast’s Election: Less About Suspense, More About Soul-Searching
By Amadou Keita ABIDJAN, Cote D’Ivoire - On October 25th, in Côte d'Ivoire, voters will head to the polls. But this isn't an election steeped in nail-biting suspense over who…
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Nigeria: Gynecologists Advocate for Routine Pain Relief During Labour, Challenging Outdated Beliefs
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Africa Mourns Pope Francis, “A Tireless Champion” Who Elevated the Continent’s Voice
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Rwanda Planning Military Action Against Burundi, President Says
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Morocco’s Local Squad Secures 2-1 Friendly Win Against Burkina Faso in CHAN Preparations
By Mohammed Ghani Kenitra, Morocco – Morocco's national football team, comprising local players born in 2000 and later, secured a 2-1…
Liberia Supreme Court to Rule on House Speakership Crisis After Presidential Intervention
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Uganda and DRC Sign Landmark Agreement to Combat Cross-Border Crime and Boost Trade
By Patrice Katuma Mahagi Territory, DR Congo - In a significant step towards fostering peace and security, Uganda and the Democratic…
Expelled South African Ambassador Rasool Urges Reset of US-South Africa Relations
Cape Town, South Africa – Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African Ambassador to the United States who was recently expelled for…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be Laid to Rest in Hometown of Daura
By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to arrive in his…
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…
The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward
The Democrats' stunning electoral defeat will be debated for months if not years. Recrimination and finger-pointing will abound. The Democrats…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Rocked as Kiraitu Murungi’s ‘Mbus’ Party Announces Dramatic Exit
By Daniel Niyongabo Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance has suffered a significant blow with the Devolution Empowerment…
Can Cummings Rewrite His Story? Liberia Eyes a Familiar Face as 2029 Approaches
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Uganda and DRC Sign Landmark Agreement to Combat Cross-Border Crime and Boost Trade
By Patrice Katuma Mahagi Territory, DR Congo - In a significant step towards fostering peace and security, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a crucial agreement aimed…
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…