Veteran Entrepreneur McIntosh Offers Solutions to Bolster Liberia’s Agricultural Sector
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - Despite agriculture being a central pillar of the Liberian government's "ARREST Agenda," progress in the sector remains hampered by challenges, including a lack of dedicated…
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Indian All-Party Delegation Arrives in Liberia to Discuss Counter-Terrorism Efforts and Bilateral Relations
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Brace Yourselves: Kenyans Face Rising Food Prices, CBK Survey Warns
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Liberia’s Chief Justice Sie-Nyene Youh to Step Down in June 2025
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Ghanaian Leaders Unite in Call for Unity and Spiritual Reflection on National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
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Netanyahu Accuses Macron, Starmer, and Carney of “Siding with Hamas” Amid Gaza Operation Criticism
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Trashing Jewish Values Risks Israel’s Survival As We Know It
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President Mahama of Ghana: 150 days in office (The Economy)
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Zimbabwe: Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances
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Ghana Orders Foreign Traders Out of Gold Market in Sweeping Reform, Sparking Debate
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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)Announces Exciting Career Opportunities with Multiple Job Vacancies
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Williams calls for a reawakening of West African nations in addressing unemployment, workforce development and industry innovation
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Mozambique Officially Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Eyes Economic Boost
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Aliko Dangote Retires as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery After 20 Years
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Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid
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Cruz Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger Political “Bloodbath” in 2026
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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…
Liberia’s Nimba County By-Election: A Battleground for Koung’s Influence and Political Futures
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Former President Trump on path to win U.S. 2024 Presidential Election
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As Putin and Xi Forge “New Global Order,” Africa Emerges as Pivotal Battleground
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Williams Urges African Governments to Empower Private Sector for Accelerated Development
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Julius Maada Bio’s Legacy: A President Torn Between Progress and Peril in Sierra Leone
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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,…
FIFA Investment in African Football Surpasses $1 Billion, Infantino Announces in Kinshasa
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Liberia Gears Up for Extensive Infrastructure Push, Civil Works to Commence October 15
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Rehabilitation a Priority as President Boakai Mobilizes Nation in Anti-Drug Fight, Equips LDEA with New Fleet
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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains
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Horrific Allegations Emerge in South African Court: Farm Workers Forced to Feed Murdered Women to Pigs
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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…
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…