US Diplomacy Yields Promise of Peace: DR Congo and Rwanda Pledge Agreement Within Days
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - In a significant diplomatic breakthrough brokered by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have committed to…
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Monrovia Welcomes Amali Data Programme, Unveils Ambitious Data-Driven Transformation Plan
By Sara Camara MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Monrovia City Government has officially launched a new…
Kemi Badenoch: “I No Longer Identify as Nigerian” Despite Ancestry
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Prime Minister Modi appoints Manoj Bihari Verma as Indian Ambassador to Liberia
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed H.E. Manoj Bihari Verma as the new ambassador…
U.S. to Send Vice President Vance to G20 Summit in South Africa
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Ethiopia, Kenya Leaders Forge Deeper Ties, Eye Regional Economic Transformation Ahead of UN Summit
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A Chance for Sisi to Follow Sadat’s Vision and Courage
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US Accuses Sudan of Chemical Weapon Use, Imposes New Sanctions
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Former President Kabila Announces Return to DR Congo Amidst Escalating Crisis
By Patrice Katuma Kinshasa, DR Congo - Former President Joseph Kabila announced Tuesday that he will return to the Democratic Republic…
Ethiopia Declares Completion of Grand Renaissance Dam, Assures Neighbors of Shared Benefits Amidst Regional Concerns
By Simba Munyua Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
Courtroom Erupts in Tears as Details Emerge in Case of South African Girl Sold by Mother
By Simba Munyua Saldanha Bay, South Africa - Heartbreak and sobs filled a courtroom in Saldanha Bay this week as the…
President Boakai’s Arrest Agenda Faces A Slow Pace: Is a Cabinet Shakeup the Solution?
Monrovia, Liberia - President Joseph Boakai's ambitious "Arrest Agenda," aimed at tackling corruption and fast-tracking socio-development is facing mounting criticisms for…
Moroccan Campaign Urges ISA to Reconsider Israeli Presence at Sociology Forum Amidst Ongoing Conflict
By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - As the 5th ISA Forum of Sociology prepares to convene at Mohammed V University in…
Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner
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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.…
Kenya Pulls the Plug on IMF Loan Programme: What it Means for the Economy
Nairobi, Kenya - In a surprising move, Kenya has terminated its loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 10 months…
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…
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…
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…
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 policy changes for job creation. …
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…
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.…
Ruto Vows to Concede Defeat in 2027, Urges Patience Amidst Protests
By Daniel Niyongabo Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has publicly stated that he will concede defeat in the 2027 General…
Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid
By Peter Halima NAIROBI, Kenya – A leaked document has sent shockwaves through Kenya's political landscape, revealing a proposed leadership lineup…
Liberia’s 2029 Presidential Race: Early Buzz and Potential Frontrunners Emerge
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Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Rocked as Kiraitu Murungi’s ‘Mbus’ Party Announces Dramatic Exit
By Daniel Niyongabo Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance has suffered a significant blow with the Devolution Empowerment…
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…
Zimbabwe Intensifies Push for Harsher Penalties Against Drug Lords Amid Soaring Abuse Crisis
By Simba Munyua HARARE - Zimbabwe is grappling with a severe drug and substance abuse crisis, a challenge that has prompted calls for Draconian measures against those perpetuating the problem.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…