Kenya’s Controller of Budget Raises Alarm Over KSh 9.5B Government Travel Expenditure Amid Poverty
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang’o, has flagged a staggering KSh 9.5 billion expenditure by the government on both local and international travel, raising…
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Hundreds Killed in Sudan Landslide Amidst Civil War Chaos, UN Warns of Aid Challenges
By Samuel Njoroge KHARTOUM, Sudan – A devastating landslide triggered by days of heavy rain in Sudan's remote Marra Mountains has…
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…
Afrikaner Refugee Arrival in US Sparks International Outcry Over Double Standards
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Historic DR Congo-M23 Peace Deal Brokered by Qatar Wins Global Acclaim
By Peter Halima DOHA, QATAR – A pivotal breakthrough in the Democratic Republic of Congo's protracted conflict was achieved Saturday, as…
Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand Crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad
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Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner
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Sierra Leone Politics Post President Maada Bio: Who Takes Over?
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Manufacturing in Africa: Beyond Assembly Plants
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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…
Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's economic struggles are taking a toll on the job market, with over 20% of…
Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens
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Liberia Launches Computer-Based Testing Center to Revolutionize Civil Service Recruitment
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Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Confident of Ruto’s Defeat
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Opposition Must Focus on Youth Voters and Unity to Defeat Ruto in 2027, Says MP Amisi
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Speculation Mounts in Sierra Leone Over First Lady Fatima Maada Bio’s Political Future Amid Growing Acclaim
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Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election
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Moroccan Foreign Minister accuses Algeria of intent to intensify conflict
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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
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…
Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent
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