South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Denied UK Visa, Sparks Outrage
By Daniel Niyongabo Johannesburg, South Africa - Julius Malema, the controversial leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, has been denied a visa to enter the United Kingdom, preventing…
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Former Kenyan Deputy President Gachagua Repeats Claims of Assassination Attempts, Demands Security
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Former Kenyan Vice President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly and repeatedly claimed his life is in…
Greta Thunberg Joins ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Aid Ship Sailing to Gaza
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Monrovia’s Oceanfront Under Threat: Uncontrolled Sand Mining and Climate Change Endangering Property and Livelihoods
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US Navy Ship Named After Harvey Milk to be Renamed Amid Diversity Purge
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - In a move sparking outrage and accusations of political vindictiveness, the US Navy is reportedly…
Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth
Freetown, Sierra Leone - A recent survey has highlighted a growing concern across the Mano River Union (MRU) – a significant…
Sierra Leone Politics Post President Maada Bio: Who Takes Over?
The Republic of Sierra Leone is not short of incredible professionals with impeccable education and experience. But the politics of…
A Nation Bleeds While The World Watches: The Tragedy In Sudan Must End
By Alon Ben MeirThe human toll of Sudan’s civil war, now in its third year, has reached catastrophic proportions, with…
Children in the Crosshairs as Trump Administration Escalates Immigration Crackdown
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Trump Is Ushering in A National Disaster
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West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
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Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
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Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company
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Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, rumored to be Considering a Presidential Run in 2027
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Can Cummings Rewrite His Story? Liberia Eyes a Familiar Face as 2029 Approaches
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Koffa Emerges as Potential Frontrunner for CDC Standard-Bearer in 2029, Say Some
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Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership
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Growing Chorus in Nigeria Yearns for Change, Driven by Peter Obi’s Leadership Vision
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International Peace Negotiators and Experts Skeptical About DR Congo-AFC/M23 Qatar-Led Peace Deal
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Williams Urges African Governments to Empower Private Sector for Accelerated Development
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Julius Maada Bio’s Legacy: A President Torn Between Progress and Peril in Sierra Leone
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President Tinubu Grants Landmark Presidential Pardon to Herbert Macaulay, 174 Others
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FIFA Investment in African Football Surpasses $1 Billion, Infantino Announces in Kinshasa
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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
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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains
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Horrific Allegations Emerge in South African Court: Farm Workers Forced to Feed Murdered Women to Pigs
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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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