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Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President: A Boost for Soccer in Africa

Rabat, Morocco - History was made in Rabat, Morocco, as South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe…

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…

Ramaphosa Forges Ahead with National Dialogue as DA Quits, Highlighting South Africa’s Uneasy Coalition Tensions

By James Vusi PRETORIA, South Africa – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that…

Angola Bars Entry to Opposition Leaders, Stirring Controversy

Luanda, Angola - A planned conference of African opposition leaders in Luanda, Angola, has been thrown…

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…

Chinese Embassy supports Monrovia city school feeding program in Liberia, as China’s influence widens across the country

Monrovia, Liberia - In adhering to President Xi Jinping promise that “China will provide Africa…

Ethiopia, Kenya Leaders Forge Deeper Ties, Eye Regional Economic Transformation Ahead of UN Summit

By Peter Halima ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and President William…

Trump’s Embassy Closure Order Set to Hinder Travel and Diplomatic Ties with African Nations, Including Cameroun

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - A recent memo from the US State Department outlining proposed…

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…

Guizhou Province Delegation Concludes Successful Visit to Monrovia, Liberia, Exploring New Partnership Opportunities

By Sara Camera Monrovia, Liberia - A delegation led by Honorable Sang Weiliang, Vice Chairperson of…

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Gaza Strategic Cease-Fire Talks May Resume, according to U.S. and Qatar Authorities

Sources from the U.S. and Qatari diplomatic circles have hinted that U.S. and Qatari mediators would soon revive long-hindered negotiations…

Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals US$6.7 Million Misappropriation by LRA Amidst Poverty

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A bombshell compliance audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has uncovered the misappropriation…

African Union, AfDB, and Togo Join Forces to Tackle Continent’s Debt Crisis

By Esther Edoh Lomé, Togo - The African Union (AU), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Government of Togo are…

Angola Bars Entry to Opposition Leaders, Stirring Controversy

Luanda, Angola - A planned conference of African opposition leaders in Luanda, Angola, has been thrown into disarray after Angolan authorities…

Ghanaian Leaders Unite in Call for Unity and Spiritual Reflection on National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - As Ghana prepares to observe its National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Republic Day,…

Analyzing Liberia’s 2023 Post-Elections Era: Emphasizing Economic Development and Progress Towards Sustainable Development

By Amara Quardu Mohammed Kamara  The 2023 elections open a new chapter in Liberia’s democratic journey. However, the new government…

By Opinion

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…

By Opinion

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…

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…

By Opinion

Uganda Defies Supreme Court, Authorizes Military Trials for Civilians

By Simba Munyua KAMPALA, UGANDA - Despite a January ruling by the Supreme Court declaring military…

Mali Hints at Algerian Involvement in Escalating Sahel Terrorism Amidst Regional Tensions

By Mario Labrador Seville, Spain – As Mali contends with a renewed surge in terrorist attacks,…

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…

 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…

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,…

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…

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…

The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward

The Democrats' stunning electoral defeat will be debated for months if not years. Recrimination and finger-pointing will abound. The Democrats…

Growing Chorus in Nigeria Yearns for Change, Driven by Peter Obi’s Leadership Vision

By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - As Nigeria gears up for the next round of elections in February 2027, a palpable…

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, has won the territory’s…

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…

Kogar’s Senate Win Solidifies VP Koung’s Ascendancy in Nimba, Fuels 2029 Presidential Speculation

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas S. Kogar, a sitting lawmaker and candidate for the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction…

Ruto Vows to Concede Defeat in 2027, Urges Patience Amidst Protests

By Daniel Niyongabo Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has publicly stated that he will concede defeat in the 2027 General Election if Kenyans choose to vote him out of office.…

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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…

5 Min Read
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