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Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets in several locations across the Gaza Strip on Thursday in what is being described as the largest anti-Hamas demonstrations…

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Former President Trump on path to win U.S. 2024 Presidential Election

Washington, DC - As former U.S. president and Republican candidate Donald J. Trump and current…

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,…

The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward

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

A Chance for Sisi to Follow Sadat’s Vision and Courage

It is hard to exaggerate the late Egyptian President Anwar Al-Sadat’s courage when he journeyed…

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…

South African Opposition Leader Jacob Zuma’s Party Backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan, Diverging from Ruling ANC

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco – In a significant diplomatic shift, South African opposition party uMkhonto…

AfDB Chief Warns of “Shock Waves” for African Economies from US Tariffs

By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina,…

Cracks Emerge in South Africa’s Unity Government: Can It Endure?

Johannesburg, South Africa - Just a few months after its formation, South Africa's Government of National…

US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Tehran Declares “War Starts Now”

By Mario Labrador WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United…

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: Is She the APC’s Next Presidential Hope?

By Emmanuel Sikena Freetown, Sierra Leone – As Sierra Leone looks towards the 2028 presidential elections,…

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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be Laid to Rest in Hometown of Daura

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to arrive in his…

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…

Akpabio Warns Governors Against Selecting Successors Based on Loyalty, Cautions Against Potential Betrayal

By Isaac Okoro Lekki, Lagos - Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a stern warning to governors in their second term,…

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 increasingly strained since the beginning…

Liberia’s Public Works Minister Giddings Recognized as High-Performing Cabinet Official

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - In a significant acknowledgement of his leadership and dedication, Minister Roland Layfette Giddings of Liberia's…

Iran’s Predicaments in the Wake of Nasrallah’s Assassination

As Iran is currently weighing whether or not to go to full scale war with or repeatedly retaliate against Israel…

Op-ed: When a Medical Doctor Leads Where Business Leaders Hesitate: A Wake-Up Call for Africa’s Private Sector (PSBoR)

By J. Wendell Addy Maryland, USA - I recently spoke at a conference in Egypt about Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)…

A Comparative Analysis of U.N. Humanitarian Emphasis During Peacekeeping Operations

By G. Al   Smith Peacekeeping missions have played a pivotal role in maintaining global peace and security since the founding…

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…

Trump’s Betrayal of America’s Social Contract and Global Standing

From its inception, America has embraced and promulgated ideals and values, making it a great…

Continent Ablaze: Conflicts Threaten to Consume Nations Across Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - From the arid deserts of Sudan to the dense rainforests of the…

Air Canada strike: As intervention calls grow, ‘we’re not going to do that,’ Trudeau says

“We need to make sure the parties are working extremely hard to resolve this. Minister of Labour Steve MacKinnon met…

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…

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…

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…

Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections

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Opposition Must Focus on Youth Voters and Unity to Defeat Ruto in 2027, Says MP Amisi

By Peter Helima Nairobi, Kenya - Saboti Member of Parliament, Caleb Amisi, has outlined a strategy he believes the opposition must…

Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Faces Treason Charges After Electoral Reform Rally

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Liberia’s Nimba County By-Election: A Battleground for Koung’s Influence and Political Futures

By Emmanuel Sikena Nimba County, Liberia - The upcoming Tuesday, April 22, 2025, by-election for the vacant Nimba County Senate seat,…

Mali Army Claims 80 Militants Killed Following Widespread Al-Qaeda-Linked Attacks

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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

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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

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Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent

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