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Veteran Pastor David Abioye Embarks on New Ministry Chapter After Winners Chapel Retirement

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - Pastor David Abioye, a prominent figure in Nigerian Pentecostal Christianity, has announced the launch of a new church following his retirement from Living Faith Church…

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Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power

By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved the country's national…

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…

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…

World Bank Approves $500 Million Loan for Nigeria: Questions Arise Over Wealth Disparity and Governance

By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to…

Liberian Opposition Denounces Government Response to Student Protests

Monrovia, Liberia - Opposition parties in Liberia, spearheaded by Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) leader Simeon…

Burkina Faso Shifts Focus to Domestic Programs, Aiming to Reshape Global Image

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - Under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso is undergoing a…

African Nations Unite Against US Tariffs, Seek Intra-Continental Growth and Resource Control

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - In a bold move, African nations are coming together…

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West African Nations Chart New Course After USAID Cuts, Embrace Trade, Innovation, and Global Partnerships

ACCRA, GHANA - In the wake of significant reductions in USAID programs across the region, West African nations are forging a…

Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand Crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad

By David Jayapal, Contributing Writer Hyderabad, India - Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World 2025 on Saturday night…

Agenda ni kutoa wewe”: Gachagua Fires Back at Ruto, Declares 2027 Ouster Priority

By Peter Halima Tseikuru, Kenya - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, declaring…

International Peace Negotiators and Experts Skeptical About DR Congo-AFC/M23 Qatar-Led Peace Deal

By Esther Edoh LONDON, UK - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23 rebels have signed a declaration…

Liberia Finally Bans US Adoption Agency Over Allegations of Child Abuse and Mismanagement

By Emily Sims Washington, DC- The Liberian government has permanently banned Americans for African Adoptions (AFAA) and its affiliate, Cradle…

Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue

By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirThe right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state…

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…

Zimbabwe: Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances

Story By Tendai Ruben Mbofana HARARE - Over the past few weeks, the Zimbabwean government and the ruling ZANU-PF party…

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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…

African Labor Ministries Called Upon to Prioritize Job Creation to Combat Forced Migration and Youth Poverty Crisis

By Emily Sims New York, USA–African leaders urged to shift focus from partisan appointments to…

Modi Lauds ‘Great Potential’ in India-Trinidad and Tobago Ties, Faces Criticism from Muslim Community

By Jean Durand PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded…

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…

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…

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…

Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train

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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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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…

Kalonzo Musyoka Fuels Speculation, Hints at 2027 Reunion with Uhuru Kenyatta

Nairobi, Kenya - Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ignited a political firestorm, dropping hints of a potential alliance with…

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…

Guinea’s Paradox: Junta’s Progress Overshadows Democratic Transition

By Lamin Guèye Conakry, Guinea – A profound paradox grips Guinea, placing its future at a critical crossroads. The military junta,…

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…

Egypt’s Patience Wearing Thin: Cracks Emerge in Decades-Old Peace Treaty with Israel

Cairo, Egypt – A palpable sense of weariness and simmering frustration is growing in Egypt regarding its relationship with Israel, signaling a potential strain on the decades-old peace treaty between the…

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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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