Fragile Peace: Clashes Continue in Eastern Congo Despite DRC-Rwanda Peace Efforts
By Patrice Katuma North Kivu, DRC - While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have submitted their contributions to a preliminary peace agreement brokered by the United States, fighting…
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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,…
Resuscitating Liberia’s economy, increasing its path to sustainable development, and enhancing Boakai’s legacy depends on sound fiscal policy and innovative agriculture productivity, the view of some global pundits
Incumbent Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai seems determined to make Liberia a better, self-sufficient, and…
Liberia’s Economic Landscape Raises Concerns Over Foreign Dominance
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A growing debate is simmering in Liberia regarding the extent…
Attempts to Oust Speaker in Liberia Get International Attention with Implication for U.S. Sanction Against Accused Corrupt Lawmakers
A large number of members of the Liberian House of Representatives has petitioned to remove…
American National Jailed in Liberia for Alleged $4.8 Billion Mineral Fraud Scheme
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Nigeria and DR Congo Face Highest Concentration of World’s Extreme Poverty in 2025, Report Shows
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US Deports Hundreds of Venezuelans Despite Lawyers’ Last-Minute Legal Scramble
Washington, D.C. - Hundreds of Venezuelan migrants were deported from the United States on Friday, despite…
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West African Nations Chart New Course After USAID Cuts, Embrace Trade, Innovation, and Global Partnerships
ACCRA, GHANA - In the wake of significant reductions in USAID programs across the region, West African nations are forging a…
Monrovia Welcomes Winston-Salem Mayor, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The City Government of Monrovia extended a warm welcome to Mayor J. Allen Joines of…
Ruto Unveils CBK-Funded Police Housing in Nairobi, Promises 20% Affordable Housing Allocation for Disciplined Forces
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto officially inaugurated a modern 210-unit police housing complex in Nairobi's Industrial Area…
Ruto Cabinet Approves 90,000 Youth Job Opportunities with KSh 6,000 Stipend: NYOTA Programme Applications Underway
By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, Kenya – In a significant boost for youth employment, President William Ruto's Cabinet has endorsed the National…
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…
IFAD’s Transformative Impact on Liberia’s Agriculture Sector Boosts Rural Livelihoods and Market Access
IFAD Projects in Liberia Empower Over 30,000 Farmers with Sustainable Income, Climate Resilience, and Market Access By: James M.V. Yougie,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Koffa Emerges as Potential Frontrunner for CDC Standard-Bearer in 2029, Say Some
By Isaac Okoro Monrovia, Liberia - A growing sentiment within a significant, educated segment of Liberia's opposition CDC (Coalition for Democratic…
Race for Africa’s “Super Banker” Intensifies as AfDB Elects New President
By Amadou Keita Abidjan, Ivory Coast - The election of the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) concluded on…
The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward
The Democrats' stunning electoral defeat will be debated for months if not years. Recrimination and finger-pointing will abound. The Democrats…
Trump Announces New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Nations, Citing Security Concerns and Visa Overstays
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. – The White House announced a sweeping new travel ban on Wednesday, restricting entry to the United States for citizens of 12 nations, with partial restrictions…
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…