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President Boakai’s Vision: The Cornerstone of Liberia’s Transformation and Global Ascent

By Emmanuel Sikena MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Boakai is increasingly regarded as the pivotal figure steering Liberia towards a full recovery and profound transformation, with his administration actively engaged in…

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Can Cummings Rewrite His Story? Liberia Eyes a Familiar Face as 2029 Approaches

Monrovia, Liberia - With the dust still settling from the contentious 2023 presidential election, Liberians are…

Guinea Junta Leader Eyes Post-Transition Power Through Coalition Building

Conakry, Guinea - Guinea's junta leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, appears to be maneuvering to retain influence,…

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…

Liberia Supreme Court to Rule on House Speakership Crisis After Presidential Intervention

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberian Supreme Court is poised to deliver its ruling…

Central African Republic President’s Third Term Bid Ignites ‘Democracy Derailment’ Fears

By Isaac Okoro BANGUI, Central African Republic – President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic…

China Condemns U.S. “Abuse of Tariffs,” Citing Harm to Global Economy

Monrovia, Liberia- The Chinese government has strongly criticized the United States' persistent use of tariffs, labeling…

Guinea Junta Leader Eyes Post-Transition Power Through Coalition Building

Conakry, Guinea - Guinea's junta leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, appears to be maneuvering to retain influence,…

King Charles III Urges Canada to Forge “New Alliances” Against Foreign Threats

By Mario Labrador Ottawa, ON - During a historic address to the Canadian Parliament on May…

Dozens Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Including Children

Gaza City, April 9, 2025 - At least 35 Palestinians, including children, have been killed and…

President Boakai Taps Samuel Stevquoah for Pivotal Presidential Affairs Role

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has announced the appointment of Samuel…

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Liberia Supreme Court to Rule on House Speakership Crisis After Presidential Intervention

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberian Supreme Court is poised to deliver its ruling on the contested House of…

Liberia: Senator Konneh Urges Government Action on Unresolved Capitol Fire Incident

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in releasing…

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…

Monrovia Seeks Investment: Mayor Siafa Welcomes Chinese Delegation from Jinhua Prefecture Level City in China

By Sara Camara MONROVIA, Liberia –Mayor John-Charuk Siafa of the Monrovia City Corporation on Monday, July 28, 2025, hosted a…

Gates Foundation Commits $2.5 Billion to End Women’s ‘Needless Suffering’ in Africa and Beyond

By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, KENYA – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest ever commitment to women's…

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…

Sierra Leone Politics Post President Maada Bio: Who Takes Over?

The Republic of Sierra Leone is not short of incredible professionals with impeccable education and experience.  But the politics of…

Manufacturing in Africa: Beyond Assembly Plants

By J. Wendell Addy Another assembly plants? We need to manufacture components in Africa—then we’re talking! At the 2024 UNGA…

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President Mahama of Ghana: 150 days in office (The Economy)

By H. E. Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah Accra, Ghana - Today marks (a little over) the 150th day of President Mahama…

IMF Deputy Managing Director Praises Ethiopia’s Ambitious Reform Program

By Emily Sims Addis Ababa– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Ethiopia for its…

Mali’s Transition in Jeopardy as Military Dissolves Political Parties, Sparking Defiance

By Amadou Keita Bamako, Mali - Mali's transition to civilian rule is facing significant challenges after…

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 Launches Computer-Based Testing Center to Revolutionize Civil Service Recruitment

Monrovia, Liberia — In a landmark step towards modernizing Liberia’s public sector, the Civil Service Agency (CSA) unveiled its first…

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…

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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…

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…

Zimbabwe: Mutodi Fired As Budget Committee Chair After Unsubstantiated Corruption Claims Against Treasury Secretary

By Simba Munyua Bikita South legislator Energy Mutodi has been immediately removed as the chairperson…

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…

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…

Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections

Nairobi, Kenya - In a recent address at a funeral in Machakos County, Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange…

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…

Tanzania’s Democracy Under Threat as Main Opposition Party Banned from Election

By Simba Munyua DAR ES SALAAM - Concerns are mounting over the state of democracy in Tanzania as the country's main…

Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power

By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved the country's national electoral commission, asserting greater control…

Liberia’s Howardsville Luxury Rentals (near RIA) for Tourists and Weekend Guests Provide Exclusivity and Affordability

Margibi County, Liberia - Howardsville Luxury Guests Rental is one of the exclusive Airbnbs in Liberia.  Located in Monclay’s Town, Lower Margibi County, some 10 minutes from the Roberts International…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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