Gloria Orwoba Claims Ruto’s Viral “Pinch” Was Disciplinary Action Amidst Political Shifts
By Peter Halima NAIROBI, Kenya – A seemingly playful moment between President William Ruto and then-nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, captured in a viral clip from June 2024, has been re-framed by…
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African Cardinals Emerge as Potential Successors to the late Pope Francis
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AfDB Chief Warns of “Shock Waves” for African Economies from US Tariffs
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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…
African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for Crucial UN Food Systems Summit
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Trump Advisor Clarifies US Position on Western Sahara After Initial Remarks
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Morocco’s E-Visa Soars: Nearly Half a Million Applicants in Three Years, Fueling Tourism Boom
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Mali Army Claims 80 Militants Killed Following Widespread Al-Qaeda-Linked Attacks
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UK Aid Cuts to Hit Africa Hardest, Jeopardizing Women’s Health and Children’s Education
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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 Board (RMB) have been arrested…
Angola Bars Entry to Opposition Leaders, Stirring Controversy
Luanda, Angola - A planned conference of African opposition leaders in Luanda, Angola, has been thrown into disarray after Angolan authorities…
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…
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 and later, secured a 2-1…
India-West Africa Business Coalition Set to Launch, Aiming to Boost Trade and Investment
Monrovia, Liberia – A new coalition dedicated to fostering stronger economic ties between India and West Africa is set to launch…
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…
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…
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…
Dangote Proposes ‘Biggest, Deepest’ Port in Nigeria’s Ogun State
By Isaac Okoro LAGOS, Nigeria – Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual and head of the Dangote conglomerate, has reportedly submitted a…
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…
Aliko Dangote Retires as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery After 20 Years
By Emmanuel Sikena LAGOS, NIGERIA - Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, is stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc,…
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. …
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…
Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor
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Cruz Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger Political “Bloodbath” in 2026
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has issued a stark warning regarding President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal…
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…
Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Confident of Ruto’s Defeat
By Simba Munyua NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has firmly declared his intention to contest the 2027…
Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Faces Treason Charges After Electoral Reform Rally
By Simba Munyua DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Tanzanian opposition leader and CHADEMA party chairman, Tundu Lissu, has been charged with…
SOAR Capital Takes Flight in Liberia, Championing Financial Empowerment for Working Families and Individuals
By Sara Camara MONROVIA, LIBERIA – SOAR Capital, an Integrated Financial Service and Consumer Finance Institution headquartered in Nigeria, has announced its dedicated mission to empower working families and individuals…
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…