Zimbabwe’s ‘Stolen Elections’ Now Draining South Africa, Says Maimane, Accusing ANC of Abetting Tyranny
By Mohammed Ghani JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane has launched a scathing attack on President Cyril Ramaphosa and the governing African National Congress (ANC), accusing them…
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Race for Africa’s “Super Banker” Intensifies as AfDB Elects New President
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Salah Leads the Charge: Liverpool Star Nominated for PFA Player of the Year Award
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Growing Pressure on Ghana’s Military to Punish “Wayward” Soldiers Amidst Public Concerns
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Liberia: LACC Arrests WASH Commission Chairman/CEO on Corruption Charges
Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has arrested the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Water,…
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 Canada Governor Mark Carney, who…
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 largest ever commitment to women's…
South Africa: MK Party Sacks Secretary-General Over Visit to Fugitive Pastor Bushiri
By Mohamed Ghani Johannesburg, South Africa - The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has removed Floyd Shivambu from his position as secretary-general,…
Nairobi Businesses Count Losses as Protests Disrupt City for Second Day
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Nature and Geist: Caspar David Friedrich at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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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
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Serbia’s Massive Protest—Challenges and Opportunities for Vučić
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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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Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
By Esther Edoh Manchester, England - Manchester United's pursuit of a prolific striker this summer could face a significant hurdle if…
Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train
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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…
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)…
Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid
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Ghana at Electoral Crossroad for President and Parliamentary Seats
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Gabon’s Military Leader, Gen. Oligui Nguema, Secures Landslide Victory in Presidential Election
By Peter Halima Libreville, Gabon - Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema, the military leader who orchestrated the 2023 coup that ended the…
Liberia’s Lawmakers Enjoy Lavish Salaries Amidst Crushing Poverty
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A stark contrast between the lavish lifestyles of Liberian lawmakers and the crippling poverty endured by the average citizen has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny…
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…