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Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban, Liberia Among Countries on Draft List

Washington D.C. - The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding its travel ban, with Liberia among several countries appearing on a draft list obtained by various news outlets. The proposed expansion,…

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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…

Guinea Junta Leader Eyes Post-Transition Power Through Coalition Building

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Ghana: Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Travels Abroad for Further Medical Evaluation

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Trump’s Treatment of Ramaphosa Sparks Disappointment in South Africa

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Ghana’s Political Crossroads: Calls Grow for Fresh Leadership Beyond NDC and NPP

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ECOWAS Remains Silent as Concerns Mount Over Undemocratic Practices in Togo

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

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Elon Musk Ends Tenure in President Trump Administration, Cites Spending Disagreements

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Tunisia Sentences Opposition Leader Ghannouchi and 20 Others to Decades in Prison Amid Crackdown Accusations

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USAID Withdrawal from Key African Programs Sparks Concerns, Positions China for Greater Influence

Washington D.C. - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is scaling back its presence in several critical African programs,…

Nigeria’s Tinubu Signs Sweeping Tax Overhaul: Aims for Growth but Faces Scrutiny

By Abu Hassan ABUJA, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has signed into law four key bills designed to overhaul…

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…

Sudan’s Paramilitary Chief Declares Rival Government, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

By Mohammed Ghani Khartoum, Sudan - In a move that threatens to further destabilize the war-torn nation, the leader of Sudan's…

Brace Yourselves: Kenyans Face Rising Food Prices, CBK Survey Warns

By Simba Munyua Nairobi, Kenya - Kenyans should prepare for a surge in food prices in the coming months, according to…

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…

Trump’s Budget Cuts—A Gamble That Will Sow Global Chaos

It is hard to assess the short- and long-term adverse implications of the White House’s proposed budget cuts to the…

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,…

A Guide to Increasing Liberia’s $500M National Budget to Over Two Billion Dollars in 10 Years!

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French-Moroccan MP Farida Amrani Detained by Israel After Flotilla Interception in International Waters

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UN Envoy Holds Talks with Congolese Rebels, Claims Desire for Peaceful Solution

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Dangote Proposes ‘Biggest, Deepest’ Port in Nigeria’s Ogun State

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Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds

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

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

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Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent

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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains

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Zimbabwe: Mutodi Fired As Budget Committee Chair After Unsubstantiated Corruption Claims Against Treasury Secretary

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Nigerian Tech Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

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Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid

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Guinea Junta Leader Eyes Post-Transition Power Through Coalition Building

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Protesters Rally in Ivory Coast, Demanding Thiam’s Reinstatement for Presidential Election

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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,…

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US Trade Representative Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Import Ban, Citing “Unfair Trade Practices”

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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

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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

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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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