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Asylum Seekers Working Illegally Should Be on “Next Plane Home,” says Kemi Badenoch

By Esther Edoh London, UK – Asylum seekers found to be working illegally in Britain should be "on the next plane home," according to prominent Conservative figure Kemi Badenoch. Her strong…

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Zambian Civil Servants with Political Ambitions Must Resign, Warns Cabinet Secretary

By Patrice Katuma Lusaka, Zambia - Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has issued a firm…

Ghana at Electoral Crossroad for President and Parliamentary Seats

General elections are expected to be held in Ghana on 7 December 2024 to elect…

Liberia’s 2029 Presidential Race: Early Buzz and Potential Frontrunners Emerge

Monrovia, Liberia - With President Joseph Boakai settling into his term, discussions are already swirling in…

Monrovia City Corporation Uncovers Extensive Fraud Syndicate, Launches Crackdown

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - In a decisive move to combat corruption, financial fraud and…

Netanyahu Accuses Macron, Starmer, and Carney of “Siding with Hamas” Amid Gaza Operation Criticism

By Mohamed Ghani Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing attack against…

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…

Ruto Vows to Transform Nairobi into a Modern, Accessible City

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government's dedication to transforming…

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…

Liberia’s Quiet Champion: Nathaniel Kwabo Spearheads Government Accountability and Performance

By James Vusi MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Honorable Nathaniel Kwabo, Liberia's esteemed Director General of…

US Accuses Sudan of Chemical Weapon Use, Imposes New Sanctions

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - The United States has announced it will impose new sanctions…

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…

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Gates Foundation Commits $2.5 Billion to End Women’s ‘Needless Suffering’ in Africa and Beyond

By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, KENYA – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest ever commitment to women's…

IMF Deputy Managing Director Praises Ethiopia’s Ambitious Reform Program

By Emily Sims Addis Ababa– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Ethiopia for its "robust reform program" and the…

US Pivots to Trade-Focused Africa Strategy, But Where Does Liberia Fit In?

By Emmanuel Sikena Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - In a significant policy shift, the United States is placing trade and investment at…

Firebombed Rome Tesla Dealership Raises Terrorism Concerns After 17 Cars Destroyed

Rome, Italy - A devastating fire has ripped through a Tesla dealership in Rome, leaving 17 vehicles completely destroyed and prompting…

Nigeria’s Tinubu Signs Sweeping Tax Overhaul: Aims for Growth but Faces Scrutiny

By Abu Hassan ABUJA, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has signed into law four key bills designed to overhaul…

Ronaldo Weighs In on 2025 Ballon d’Or Race: Dembele vs. Yamal Heats Up

By Esther Edoh Paris, France - Ahead of the UEFA Nations League final clash between Portugal and Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo…

New Zealand Joins the Fray: Eyes Trade Deal with India Amid Booming Indo-Pacific Partnerships

New Delhi, India - As India continues its aggressive pursuit of trade partnerships across the Indo-Pacific, New Zealand has emerged as…

Citizen Insecurity in Latin American Nations

By G. Al Smith The concept of security in modern society involves a vast range of challenges and complications, going…

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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…

At Induction ceremony, Senator Kogar Vows to Uphold Nimba’s Interests, Honor Legacy of Late Senator Johnson

By Sara Camara Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Newly inducted Senator Samuel G. Kogar of Nimba County…

Former DR Congo Prime Minister Sentenced to Hard Labor for Embezzling Millions

By Patrice Katuma Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant rolls out 2028 campaign

Story by Reporter Problem Masau Harare - A Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant Peter Munyanduri is campaigning for the 2028 elections in…

Speculation Mounts in Sierra Leone Over First Lady Fatima Maada Bio’s Political Future Amid Growing Acclaim

By Lamin Guèye  Freetown, Sierra Leone – Whispers are turning into open discussions across Sierra Leone regarding the political future of…

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…

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,…

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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