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Ramaphosa Brands Afrikaner US Resettlers “Cowards” Amid US Refugee Controversy

By Mohamed Ghani Johannesburg, South Africa - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly criticized a group of 59 Afrikaners who resettled in the United States under a controversial refugee scheme,…

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Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr is increasingly being seen as a potential future…

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, rumored to be Considering a Presidential Run in 2027

By Sara Camara FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - As Sierra Leone gears up for the 2027 political…

Burkina Faso President Traoré Declares “Revolution,” Questions Democracy’s Role in Development

By Sara Camera Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - In a bold statement challenging conventional wisdom, Burkina Faso's…

Boima Kamara Spearheads Transformation of WAMA into Regional Fiscal Policy Powerhouse in ECOWAS

Freetown, Sierra Leone - The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) is poised to become a…

Tijani’s Pro-Tinubu Comments Spark International Criticism

Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria - Dr. Olatunbosun Tijani, Nigeria's Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy,…

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…

Zimbabwe Intensifies Push for Harsher Penalties Against Drug Lords Amid Soaring Abuse Crisis

By Simba Munyua HARARE - Zimbabwe is grappling with a severe drug and substance abuse…

PM Oli Meets Tanzanian Vice President in Doha En-Route to Spain

By Simba Munyua Doha, Qatar - In a brief but significant meeting, Prime Minister KP…

Rwanda and Gates Foundation Partner to Launch $7.5M AI Hub, Spearheading AI Innovation in Africa

By Simba Munyua Kigali, Rwanda - In a significant move to advance artificial intelligence (AI)…

Prime Minister Modi appoints Manoj Bihari Verma as Indian Ambassador to Liberia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed H.E. Manoj Bihari Verma as the new ambassador…

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Karua Enters Uganda “Without a Hitch” After Tanzania Ban

By Samuel Njoroge Kampala, Uganda - Just two days after being deported from Tanzania, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha…

Monrovia Welcomes Winston-Salem Mayor, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The City Government of Monrovia extended a warm welcome to Mayor J. Allen Joines of…

Hundreds Killed in Sudan Landslide Amidst Civil War Chaos, UN Warns of Aid Challenges

By Samuel Njoroge KHARTOUM, Sudan – A devastating landslide triggered by days of heavy rain in Sudan's remote Marra Mountains has…

Liberia’s Public Works Minister Giddings Recognized as High-Performing Cabinet Official

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - In a significant acknowledgement of his leadership and dedication, Minister Roland Layfette Giddings of Liberia's…

Liberia: President Boakai Demands Answers After RIA Power Outage Sparks Fury

By David Mansaray – Reporting from Freetown, Sierra Leone Monrovia, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has reportedly expressed outrage…

Citizen Insecurity in Latin American Nations

By G. Al Smith The concept of security in modern society involves a vast range of challenges and complications, going…

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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…

A Nation Bleeds While The World Watches: The Tragedy In Sudan Must End

By Alon Ben MeirThe human toll of Sudan’s civil war, now in its third year, has reached catastrophic proportions, with…

US Intensifies Competition with China in Africa, Prioritizing Business Deals Over Aid

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - The United States is intensifying its competition with China in…

Kenya’s Controller of Budget Raises Alarm Over KSh 9.5B Government Travel Expenditure Amid Poverty

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang’o, has flagged a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ivory Coast’s Presidential Hopes Dented: Citizenship Ruling Fuels Concerns Over Democratic Participation

By Sara Camara Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election, slated for October, has been thrown into uncertainty following…

Koffa Emerges as Potential Frontrunner for CDC Standard-Bearer in 2029, Say Some

By Isaac Okoro Monrovia, Liberia - A growing sentiment within a significant, educated segment of Liberia's opposition CDC (Coalition for Democratic…

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 future of former Vice President…

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

By Peter Halima NAIROBI, Kenya – A leaked document has sent shockwaves through Kenya's political landscape, revealing a proposed leadership lineup…

Can Cummings Rewrite His Story? Liberia Eyes a Familiar Face as 2029 Approaches

Monrovia, Liberia - With the dust still settling from the contentious 2023 presidential election, Liberians are already looking ahead to 2029,…

As Kagame Frowns on Graft, Rwanda Mines Board Officials Arrested in Corruption Probe

By Patrice Katuma KIGALI, RWANDA - Three high-ranking officials from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) have been arrested along with four contractors, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) announced…

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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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