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Delighted Reunions as Ethiopians and Eritreans Embrace at Rare Border Reopening

By Daniel Niyongabo ZALAMBESSA, ETHIOPIA – Jubilant scenes unfolded at the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea on Sunday as communities from frontier villages were reunited for the first time in five…

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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…

Hungary Withdraws from International Criminal Court, Citing Loss of Impartiality

By Jeffrey Stein Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian parliament has voted to withdraw from the International…

The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward

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

Kenya and Rwanda Named Gold Smuggling Hubs in New Report, Costing Africa Millions

By Simba Munyua Nairobi, Kenya - A new report by SwissAid has identified Kenya and Rwanda…

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…

Middle East Conflict and Trade Tensions Threaten Global Economic Stability, Warns IMF

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - The escalating conflict in the Middle East is poised to…

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…

Ethiopia Begins Three-Year Term on African Union Peace and Security Council

Addis Ababa– Ethiopia officially began its three-year membership on the African Union Peace and Security…

Working with Partners, Minister Nuetah Steers Liberia’s Agriculture development with proven results

Working with the World Bank, IFAD, AfDB and FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) contributes…

Dozens Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Including Children

Gaza City, April 9, 2025 - At least 35 Palestinians, including children, have been killed and…

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…

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Trump Uses Misidentified Congo Image to Push False Narrative of White Farmer Massacres in South Africa

By Patrice Katuma Kinshasa, DR Congo - President Donald Trump presented South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a falsely interpreted image…

UN-Habitat Assembly Adopts Strategic Plan to Combat Global Housing Crisis

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - The United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded its resumed second session in Nairobi, Kenya, with the…

Liberia: Senator Konneh Urges Government Action on Unresolved Capitol Fire Incident

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in releasing…

In the Wake of U.S. -Canada tension, Britain’s King Charles Meets with Canada’s PM Trudeau

In the wake of the gumshoe of incendiary statements made about Canada by US President Donald Trump, King Charles of…

NPA Managing Director Sekou Dukuly Under Police Investigation for $3.6M Fraud Allegations

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Sekou A. M. Dukuly, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), is under…

Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train

The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion skillfully navigated a 2.7-metre-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks.…

Power Struggle in Liberian Legislature Fuels Investor Uncertainty

Monrovia, Liberia - A deepening power struggle within the Liberian legislature is casting a shadow of uncertainty over the nation's economic…

Liberia: MoJ and LCC Mob Justice Initiative -LCC should invest wisely

The Anti-Mod Project, a joint initiative by the Liberian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to…

A Guide to Increasing Liberia’s $500M National Budget to Over Two Billion Dollars in 10 Years!

By Ansu O. Dualu Economic growth is a measure in the increase of production, services, and the output of value…

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Liberian Ambassador Edward Wade Appleton, Jr. Vows to Boost Trade & Investment Across Asia-Pacific

Monrovia, Liberia - H.E. Edward Wade Appleton, Jr., Liberia's Ambassador to a wide-ranging portfolio of Asian…

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, rumored to be Considering a Presidential Run in 2027

By Sara Camara FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - As Sierra Leone gears up for the 2027 political…

Outgoing AfDB President Adesina Blasts Complacency: “If You Don’t Want to Be a Minister, Don’t Ask for the Job!”

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – In a powerful and unambiguous address that reverberated through the EJS Ministerial Complex, African Development…

 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…

Liberia Launches Computer-Based Testing Center to Revolutionize Civil Service Recruitment

Monrovia, Liberia — In a landmark step towards modernizing Liberia’s public sector, the Civil Service Agency (CSA) unveiled its first…

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…

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…

Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Confident of Ruto’s Defeat

By Simba Munyua NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has firmly declared his intention to contest the 2027…

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, if not outright leadership, even…

Persistent Liberian Legislative Infighting Cripples Governance Amidst Widespread Hardship

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia continues to grapple with widespread unemployment and economic hardship, a debilitating power struggle…

Ghana:  Can Bawumia Rise Again? Questions Swirl Around Former VP’s Political Future

Accra, Ghana - Following a significant shift in the political landscape, questions are swirling around the future of former Vice President…

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 danger, alleging a series of attacks and assassination attempts dating…

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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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