Air Canada strike: As intervention calls grow, ‘we’re not going to do that,’ Trudeau says
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U.S. Imposes Sweeping New Visa Restrictions on 31 African Nations, Limiting Access
By Jeremy Stein WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States has announced significant new visa restrictions…
Morocco’s Local Squad Secures 2-1 Friendly Win Against Burkina Faso in CHAN Preparations
By Mohammed Ghani Kenitra, Morocco – Morocco's national football team, comprising local players born in 2000…
Ghana Embarks on Ambitious Plan to Indigenize Natural Resource Management
By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Ghana is poised to take greater control of its…
As Kagame Frowns on Graft, Rwanda Mines Board Officials Arrested in Corruption Probe
By Patrice Katuma KIGALI, RWANDA - Three high-ranking officials from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas…
Liberia’s Foreign Minister Beysolow Navigates Complex Global Landscape, Shaping Nation’s Diplomatic Future
Monrovia, Liberia - Throughout her tenure, Liberia's Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has increasingly become a…
African Nations Unite Against US Tariffs, Seek Intra-Continental Growth and Resource Control
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - In a bold move, African nations are coming together…
Nigerian Women Still Denied Inheritance Despite Supreme Court Ruling
By Abu Hassan Abagana, Nigeria - Despite a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2014 declaring it…
Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban, Liberia Among Countries on Draft List
Washington D.C. - The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding its travel ban, with Liberia among…
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Africa Mourns Pope Francis, “A Tireless Champion” Who Elevated the Continent’s Voice
By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Millions of African Catholics, along with leaders across the continent, are observing a period of…
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 of Congo, Augustin Matata Ponyo,…
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 Criminal Court (ICC) in The…
Indian Parliamentary Delegation to Visit UAE, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and DR Congo to Discuss Counterterrorism
By Sara Camera Freetown, Sierra Leone - A high-profile Indian Parliamentary delegation is set to embark on a multi-nation visit…
Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Remittances Surge to US$635.2 Million, Crucial for Economic Stability
By James Vusi HARARE – Zimbabwe has experienced a significant boost in its economic stability with diaspora remittances soaring to US$635.2…
The Closure of Parallel Institutions and Its Ramifications
By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirKosovo Prime Minister Kurti’s decision to close five parallel institutions for the predominantly ethnic Serbians in northern…
Reviving the Death Penalty Is One of Trump’s Greatest Moral Failures
By Kimberlee HurleyOne of Trump’s most despicable day-one executive orders revoked Biden’s moratorium on federal executions, ensured that states that…
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…
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…
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. …
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
US-Based Professor Enters Osun State Governorship Race, Promises Education and Healthcare Revolution
By Isaac Okoro Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria - The race for the governorship of Osun State is heating up as Professor…
Togo’s Ruling Party Secures Landslide in Local Elections Amidst Political Tensions and Low Turnout
By Abu Hassan LOMÉ, TOGO – Togo's ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) party has secured a dominant victory in…
Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue
By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirThe right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or…
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…