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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 the United Kingdom has met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin…

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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Faces Treason Charges After Electoral Reform Rally

By Simba Munyua DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Tanzanian opposition leader and CHADEMA party chairman, Tundu…

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…

Sierra Leone Gears Up for 2027? Kandeh Yumkella – David Sengeh Joint Ticket Sparks Speculation as Potential Bio Successors

By Amadou Keita Freetown, Sierra Leone - While the dust settles on the recent elections and…

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…

Obamas Address Persistent Divorce Rumors: “We’ve Had Some Hard Times”

By Emily Sims WASHINGTON D.C. – After months of swirling speculation about the state of their…

Ruto Vows to Transform Nairobi into a Modern, Accessible City

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government's dedication to transforming…

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…

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

By Mohamed Ghani TUNIS, Tunisia – A Tunisian court on Tuesday sentenced 21 prominent politicians and…

US to Scrutinize Social Media of Student and Exchange Visitors Visa Applicants in New Screening Process

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - The United States Department of State has announced a significant…

Trump Threatens Musk with “Heavy Consequences” Over Potential Democratic Funding

By Mario Labrador Washington D.C. - Former President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to…

Rwanda Planning Military Action Against Burundi, President Says

Nairobi, Kenya - In a shocking announcement, the President of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has accused…

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

By Isaac Okoro LAGOS, Nigeria – Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual and head of the Dangote conglomerate, has reportedly submitted a…

US Navy Ship Named After Harvey Milk to be Renamed Amid Diversity Purge

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - In a move sparking outrage and accusations of political vindictiveness, the US Navy is reportedly…

Nigeria Flood Death Toll Exceeds 150; Thousands Displaced

By Isaac Okoro Mokwa, Nigeria - The death toll from devastating floods in central Nigeria has surpassed 150, local emergency services…

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…

Monrovia’s Oceanfront Under Threat: Uncontrolled Sand Mining and Climate Change Endangering Property and Livelihoods

By Lamin Guèye Monrovia, Liberia - The scenic oceanfront of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, is facing a critical threat from…

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…

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…

Canada’s Tighter Foreign Worker Rules Threaten Deportation for Nigerians, Others

By Jean Durand Ottawa, Canada - Canada has significantly tightened the rules governing its Temporary Foreign…

Elumelu Urges Global Investors at Dubai Fintech Summit: Back Africa with Smart Capital, Not Aid

By Jeffrey Stein Dubai, UAE - Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Transcorp Group and founder of Heirs…

Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's economic struggles are taking a toll on the job market, with over 20% of…

Liberia Launches Computer-Based Testing Center to Revolutionize Civil Service Recruitment

Monrovia, Liberia — In a landmark step towards modernizing Liberia’s public sector, the Civil Service Agency (CSA) unveiled its first…

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…

Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train

The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion skillfully navigated a 2.7-metre-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks.…

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…

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 of a potential alliance with…

Opposition Must Focus on Youth Voters and Unity to Defeat Ruto in 2027, Says MP Amisi

By Peter Helima Nairobi, Kenya - Saboti Member of Parliament, Caleb Amisi, has outlined a strategy he believes the opposition must…

Sierra Leone Gears Up for 2027? Kandeh Yumkella – David Sengeh Joint Ticket Sparks Speculation as Potential Bio Successors

By Amadou Keita Freetown, Sierra Leone - While the dust settles on the recent elections and President Julius Maada Bio is…

Kogar’s Senate Win Solidifies VP Koung’s Ascendancy in Nimba, Fuels 2029 Presidential Speculation

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas S. Kogar, a sitting lawmaker and candidate for the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction…

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,…

African Union, AfDB, and Togo Join Forces to Tackle Continent’s Debt Crisis

By Esther Edoh Lomé, Togo - The African Union (AU), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Government of Togo are joining forces to address the growing challenge of public debt…

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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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