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World Cup 2026: Can Soccer Mend Fractured US-Canada Relations?
By Emily Sims WASHINGTON, D.C. - The relationship between the United States and Canada has become…
‘Nigerians Have No Business Being Poor,’ Declares Obasanjo, Citing Mismanagement of Resources
By Abu Hassan Umuahia, Abia State - Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Nigeria's vast…
Sidi Ould Tah Ascends to AfDB Presidency, Dubbed Africa’s New ‘Super Banker’
By Emmanuel Sikena Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Sidi Ould Tah, a Mauritanian economist with a proven…
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…
EU Tells US: “The Ball’s in Your Court” on Tariff Negotiations
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Following a "very focused and productive meeting" in Washington on…
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…
Colonel Mamady Doumbouya Stamping His Mark: A New Era of Progress in Guinea’s Politics
By Lamin Guèye CONAKRY, GUINEA – In a political landscape often characterized by traditional power struggles…
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline a “Top Priority” for President Tinubu, Says Senator
By Lamin Guèye Casablanca, Morocco - The ambitious $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project has been…
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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…
Ruto Unveils CBK-Funded Police Housing in Nairobi, Promises 20% Affordable Housing Allocation for Disciplined Forces
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto officially inaugurated a modern 210-unit police housing complex in Nairobi's Industrial Area…
UN Deputy Chief Urges ‘Bold Action’ to Transform Food Systems Amid Global Crises at Addis Ababa Summit
By Peter Halima ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has issued a fervent call for global leaders…
USAID Withdrawal from Key African Programs Sparks Concerns, Positions China for Greater Influence
Washington D.C. - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is scaling back its presence in several critical African programs,…
Imam Condemns Actions Contrary to Islamic Teachings, Calls for Reflection During Eid-al-Adha
By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - Speaking during Eid-al-Adha celebrations, Mr. Yusif Abdulai Korley, Imam of the Kasseh Central Mosque in…
The Jordanian people’s position on Trump’s idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza
By Fadi AlshawaheenIn Jordan, the position of the people aligns with the Hashemite leadership in rejecting the idea of displacing…
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…
Reviving the Death Penalty Is One of Trump’s Greatest Moral Failures
By Kimberlee HurleyOne of Trump’s most despicable day-one executive orders revoked Biden’s moratorium on federal executions, ensured that states that…
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…
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 Eyes Transformation into West African Hub for Finance, Business, and Technology
By Peter Halima Monrovia, Liberia - Ambitious plans are gaining momentum to transform Liberia into a leading financial, business, and technology…
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…
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 leader of Sierra Leone, with…
Canada Heads to the Polls April 28, 2025, as Prime Minister Carney Blasts Trump, Citing “Betrayal”
OTTAWA, ON - In a stunning turn of events, former Bank of England and Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, who…
Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, As Kamala Harris Concedes with Grace and Civility
Washington, DC – Former President Donald J. Trump declared winner of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. The former president defeated…
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 for an unprecedented eighth term…
Early Polls Suggest APC Could Challenge SLPP’s Hold in Sierra Leone’s Next Election
Freetown, Sierra Leone - Recent pilot opinion polls are hinting at a potential shift in Sierra Leone's political landscape, suggesting that…
African Climate Platform Demands Justice and Equity in Landmark Petition to African Court
By Daniel Niyongabo Arusha, Tanzania - The African Climate Platform (ACP), a coalition of African civil society groups, submitted a landmark petition to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights…
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…