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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 the military transitional authority, led by Assimi Goïta, decreed the dissolution of all political parties…

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Ivory Coast’s Presidential Hopes Dented: Citizenship Ruling Fuels Concerns Over Democratic Participation

By Sara Camara Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election, slated for October, has…

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…

Trump’s Treatment of Ramaphosa Sparks Disappointment in South Africa

By Jean Durand PRETORIA, South Africa - US President Donald Trump's handling of his meeting with…

Ghana: As anti-LGBTQ+ bill remains stalled, man marches against it in Accra

Texas Kadri Moro, the Executive Director of Arise for Justice International, protests with placards nailed…

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…

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be Laid to Rest in Hometown of Daura

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is…

Maldives Bans Israeli Passport Holders in Solidarity with Palestine; Other Nations Reportedly Considering Similar Action

By Mario Labrador Male, Maldives - The Maldives has officially banned individuals holding Israeli passports from…

US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Tehran Declares “War Starts Now”

By Mario Labrador WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United…

Ghana’s Chief Justice Suspended, Sparking Political Firestorm

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - President John Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, marking…

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Agenda ni kutoa wewe”: Gachagua Fires Back at Ruto, Declares 2027 Ouster Priority

By Peter Halima Tseikuru, Kenya - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, declaring…

World Cup 2026: Can Soccer Mend Fractured US-Canada Relations?

By Emily Sims WASHINGTON, D.C. - The relationship between the United States and Canada has become increasingly strained since the beginning…

Veteran Pastor David Abioye Embarks on New Ministry Chapter After Winners Chapel Retirement

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - Pastor David Abioye, a prominent figure in Nigerian Pentecostal Christianity, has announced the launch of…

Museveni Sparks Controversy with KSh 3 Million “Gratitude” Gifts to Ugandan MPs

By Samuel Njoroge Kampala, Uganda - President Yoweri Museveni is facing a barrage of criticism after reportedly gifting each Member of…

Liberia’s Indian Community Mourns the Passing of Laxmandas T Bhojwani, Beloved Businessman, Community and Religious Leader

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - May 24, 2025 - The Indian community in Liberia is in mourning following the passing…

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…

Zimbabwe: Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances

Story By Tendai Ruben Mbofana HARARE - Over the past few weeks, the Zimbabwean government and the ruling ZANU-PF party…

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The Jordanian people’s position on Trump’s idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza

By Fadi AlshawaheenIn Jordan, the position of the people aligns with the Hashemite leadership in rejecting the idea of displacing…

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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…

Zimbabwe is Compensating White Farmers for Land Seizures, Raising Questions of Equity

By Daniel Niyongabo Harare, Zimbabwe - The Zimbabwean government has initiated its first compensation payments to…

Mali’s Military Junta Charges Former PM with ‘Undermining State’ Over X Post

By Amadou Keita BAMAKO, MALI – Malian authorities, under military rule, have charged former Prime Minister…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)Announces Exciting Career Opportunities with Multiple Job Vacancies

By Samuel Njoroge NAIROBI, KENYA - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a recruitment drive for high-level roles, inviting…

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…

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 already looking ahead to 2029,…

Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor

Abidjan, Ivory Coast - As President Alassane Ouattara approaches the twilight of his political career, speculation is rife in Ivory Coast…

Growing Chorus in Nigeria Yearns for Change, Driven by Peter Obi’s Leadership Vision

By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - As Nigeria gears up for the next round of elections in February 2027, a palpable…

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, has won the territory’s…

Dozens Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Including Children

Gaza City, April 9, 2025 - At least 35 Palestinians, including children, have been killed and 55 wounded in a series of intense Israeli airstrikes targeting the Shujayea district in northern…

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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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