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Indian Parliamentary Delegation to Visit UAE, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and DR Congo to Discuss Counterterrorism

By Sara Camera Freetown, Sierra Leone - A high-profile Indian Parliamentary delegation is set to embark on a multi-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Liberia, Sierra Leone, and…

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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…

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…

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…

Tinubu’s Political Advisor, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Resigns

Abuja, Nigeria - Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Ahmed…

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…

Ghana: Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Travels Abroad for Further Medical Evaluation

ACCRA, GHANA - Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has departed Ghana to seek further medical…

Liberia’s Lawmakers Enjoy Lavish Salaries Amidst Crushing Poverty

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A stark contrast between the lavish lifestyles of Liberian lawmakers…

Liberia Bleeds: International Concessionaires Accused of Looting Resources with Little Benefit to the Nation

Monrovia, Liberia - A growing wave of discontent is sweeping through Liberia as accusations of exploitation…

Ghana’s Chief Justice Sacked Amid Misconduct Allegations, Sparks Judicial Independence Debate

By Emmanuel Sikena Accra, Ghana – Ghana's Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has been formally removed from…

Liberia’s Finance Ministry Faces Scrutiny Over US$2.8 Million Irregularities Amidst Noted Audit Progress

By Sara Camara MONROVIA, Liberia– Liberia's Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) finds itself…

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Morocco’s Local Squad Secures 2-1 Friendly Win Against Burkina Faso in CHAN Preparations

By Mohammed Ghani Kenitra, Morocco – Morocco's national football team, comprising local players born in 2000 and later, secured a 2-1…

Expelled South African Ambassador Rasool Urges Reset of US-South Africa Relations

Cape Town, South Africa – Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African Ambassador to the United States who was recently expelled for…

Ethio-India Relations Poised for Further Growth, Says House Speaker

By Simba Munyua Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Relations between Ethiopia and India are gaining significant momentum, with both nations expressing a…

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…

Kandeh Yumkella: The Perennial Question Mark in SLPP’s 2028 Presidential Race

By Emmanuel Sikena Freetown, Sierra Leone – With exactly two years remaining until Sierra Leoneans head to the polls, the ruling…

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,…

A Guide to Increasing Liberia’s $500M National Budget to Over Two Billion Dollars in 10 Years!

By Ansu O. Dualu Economic growth is a measure in the increase of production, services, and the output of value…

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Liberia: Open communication to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government, including the people of Liberia

By Fatumata Kamara Monrovia, Liberia – Amidst persistent challenges in waste management, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and Paynesville City…

Nature and Geist: Caspar David Friedrich at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Caspar David Friedrich is among those great painters the appreciation of whom has ironically suffered through the overexposure of a…

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…

African Officials Unite to Bolster Continental Development Amid Shifting Global Landscape

By Simba Munyua Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - In the face of a perceptible pullback in…

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 Revenue Authority (KRA)Announces Exciting Career Opportunities with Multiple Job Vacancies

By Samuel Njoroge NAIROBI, KENYA - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a recruitment drive for high-level roles, inviting…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Liberia’s 2029 Presidential Race: Early Buzz and Potential Frontrunners Emerge

Monrovia, Liberia - With President Joseph Boakai settling into his term, discussions are already swirling in Liberia about who will contend…

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, if not outright leadership, even…

It’s Official: Liberian President Boakai Among Five African Leaders Invited to High-Level Summit in Washington

By Sara Camara Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is among the five African heads of state invited to a high-level summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.,…

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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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