Liberia: Senator Konneh Urges Government Action on Unresolved Capitol Fire Incident
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in releasing an official report on the fire that destroyed parts of…
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African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for Crucial UN Food Systems Summit
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President Ruto Promises to Employ 24,000 Teachers by January 2026, Bringing Total Hires Under His Administration to 100,000
By Peter Halima Meru, Kenya - President William Ruto has pledged to hire an additional 24,000…
Liberia’s Foreign Minister Beysolow Navigates Complex Global Landscape, Shaping Nation’s Diplomatic Future
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Kagame Warns Belgium Against “Undermining” Rwanda’s Progress
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Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Gang Ambush, Dealing Blow to UN Mission
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Outgoing U.S. President Biden dishes out billions of dollars for world’s poorest nations
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Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Imports Amid Deepening Diplomatic Strain
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President Mahama Praises Margins ID Group for Transforming Ghana’s Digital Landscape with Ghana Card
By Lamin Guèye Accra, Ghana - President John Dramani Mahama has lauded Margins ID Group and its CEO, Moses Kwesi Baiden…
FAO Convenes Regional Meetings in Accra to Address Africa’s Agri-food Challenges
By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) commenced its 14th Regional Management…
Liberia Mourns the Loss of Honorable John T. Woods, Remembered as a True Patriot
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia is in mourning following the passing of the Honorable John T. Woods, a man…
Liberia’s Howardsville Luxury Rentals (near RIA) for Tourists and Weekend Guests Provide Exclusivity and Affordability
Margibi County, Liberia - Howardsville Luxury Guests Rental is one of the exclusive Airbnbs in Liberia. Located in Monclay’s Town,…
IMF Deputy Managing Director Praises Ethiopia’s Ambitious Reform Program
By Emily Sims Addis Ababa– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Ethiopia for its "robust reform program" and the…
Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue
By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirThe right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state…
Countering the rising scourge of terrorism
By G. Al Smith Terrorism remains a critical concern at the global level that poses a severe issue to international…
Sierra Leone Politics Post President Maada Bio: Who Takes Over?
The Republic of Sierra Leone is not short of incredible professionals with impeccable education and experience. But the politics of…
Aliko Dangote Retires as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery After 20 Years
By Emmanuel Sikena LAGOS, NIGERIA - Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, is stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Cruz Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger Political “Bloodbath” in 2026
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has issued a stark warning regarding President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal…
Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run
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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…
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)…
Power Vacuum Looms in Cameroon as Biya’s Age Fuels Succession Battles
By Jean Durand Yaoundé, Cameroon - As President Paul Biya, 91, remains in power, a complex and secretive power struggle unfolds behind the scenes in Cameroon. Biya, who has led the…
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…