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Williams calls for a reawakening of West African nations in addressing unemployment, workforce development and industry innovation

FREETOWN - A known labor market policy and programs professional has called on countries in Western Africa to focus on addressing unemployment and workforce development challenges as well as invest…

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Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor

Abidjan, Ivory Coast - As President Alassane Ouattara approaches the twilight of his political career, speculation…

Guinea Junta Leader Eyes Post-Transition Power Through Coalition Building

Conakry, Guinea - Guinea's junta leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, appears to be maneuvering to retain influence,…

Sierra Leone’s SLPP Faces Uncertainty: No Clear Heir Apparent Emerges After Bio’s Presidency

Freetown, Sierra Leone - As President Julius Maada Bio nears the end of his constitutional term…

Nigeria and DR Congo Face Highest Concentration of World’s Extreme Poverty in 2025, Report Shows

By Isaac Okoro Lagos, Nigeria- A new report by Statista paints a stark picture of…

Moroccan Banks Make Their Mark on Forbes’ 2025 Global 2000 List

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - Two of Morocco's leading banks, Attijariwafa Bank and Banque…

World Bank Projects Fuel Ghana’s Debt Crisis and Fossil Fuel Dependence, Report Finds

By Isaac Okoro ACCRA, GHANA - A new report by the Centre for Research on Multinational…

Cameroon Stagnates Under Biya’s Grip: Is Real Change Possible?

YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON - As Cameroon lurches towards another uncertain year, one thing remains constant: the enduring…

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…

Wife of Ex-Senator Menendez Convicted in Gold Bar Bribery Scheme

By Emily Sims New York, NY - Nadine Menendez, 58, the wife of former New Jersey…

UK Aid Cuts to Hit Africa Hardest, Jeopardizing Women’s Health and Children’s Education

By Esther Edoh London, UK - The UK government has unveiled the specifics of its…

Rural Poverty in Nigeria Reaches Alarming 75%, World Bank Report Reveals

By Abu Hassan ABUJA, Nigeria - A new report from the World Bank paints a stark…

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Odinga Denied Access to South Sudan’s Riek Machar Under House Arrest Amidst Investigation

ENTEBBE, UGANDA - Raila Odinga, Kenya's Special Envoy to South Sudan, revealed that he was denied access to meet with South…

Breaking News: High-Ranking CDC Official In Nimba County Jumps Ship, Joins Liberia’s Ruling Unity Party

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - In a shocking move, Prince Yeah, the former Vice Chair for Operations of the…

In U.S. 2024 Elections: Either Kamala Harris Will Crack the Glass Ceiling or Donald Trump Will Defile the Odds

The 2024 U.S. presidential election will be the 60th quadrennial presidential election, set to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.…

Tensions Soar in Middle East: US Begins Evacuation of Citizens from Israel as Military Build-Up Intensifies

Mohamed Ghani TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the United States has begun evacuating its citizens…

Museveni Sparks Controversy with KSh 3 Million “Gratitude” Gifts to Ugandan MPs

By Samuel Njoroge Kampala, Uganda - President Yoweri Museveni is facing a barrage of criticism after reportedly gifting each Member of…

US Support of UN Organizations Must Remain Unabated

By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirDuring Donald Trump's presidency 2016 - 2020, the United States withdrew from several international organizations. These include…

Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections

Nairobi, Kenya - In a recent address at a funeral in Machakos County, Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange…

Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner

Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which efficiency…

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,…

Burna Boy Apologizes for Distancing Himself from Afrobeats, Cites Mental State and Realization of Genre’s Importance

By Abu Hassan Lagos, Nigeria - Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has issued an apology…

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…

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.…

 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…

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

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - May 24, 2024 - Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja is making a comeback to…

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…

Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth

Freetown, Sierra Leone - A recent survey has highlighted a growing concern across the Mano River Union (MRU) – a significant…

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…

Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership

By Emily Sims New York, NY – June 3, 2025 – Liberia has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations…

Hungary Withdraws from International Criminal Court, Citing Loss of Impartiality

By Jeffrey Stein Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian parliament has voted to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 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 President Julius Maada Bio is…

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…

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…

Trashing Jewish Values Risks Israel’s Survival As We Know It

After 77 torturous years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, punctuated by intense violence and wars, successive Netanyahu-led governments have shattered Jewish values to the core—values that have sustained and preserved Jewish…

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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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