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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 Moussa Mara with 'undermining the credibility of the state,' 'opposing legitimate authority,' and 'inciting public…

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Kogar’s Senate Win Solidifies VP Koung’s Ascendancy in Nimba, Fuels 2029 Presidential Speculation

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas S. Kogar, a sitting lawmaker and candidate for the…

Sierra Leone Gears Up for 2027? Kandeh Yumkella – David Sengeh Joint Ticket Sparks Speculation as Potential Bio Successors

By Amadou Keita Freetown, Sierra Leone - While the dust settles on the recent elections and…

Ghana:  Can Bawumia Rise Again? Questions Swirl Around Former VP’s Political Future

Accra, Ghana - Following a significant shift in the political landscape, questions are swirling around the…

Ethiopia, Kenya Leaders Forge Deeper Ties, Eye Regional Economic Transformation Ahead of UN Summit

By Peter Halima ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and President William…

President Boakai Unveils Landmark Tourism Book, Calls for Good Governance to Unlock Sector’s Promise

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Thursday, July 17, 2025, officially…

Courtroom Erupts in Tears as Details Emerge in Case of South African Girl Sold by Mother

By Simba Munyua Saldanha Bay, South Africa - Heartbreak and sobs filled a courtroom in Saldanha…

African Nations Brace for Economic Fallout as US Tariff Deadline Pushed Back a Week

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. / Across Africa –African nations have been granted a brief…

Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner

Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new…

U.S. to Send Vice President Vance to G20 Summit in South Africa

By Daniel Niyongabo Cape Town —President Donald Trump has designated Vice President J.D. Vance to lead…

“Go to Hell”: Kagame Defiant Amidst Western Sanctions Over DRC Rebel Support

By Patrice Katuma Kigali, Rwanda - President Paul Kagame delivered a blistering rebuke to Western nations…

Cracks in the Foundation? Polls Suggest Trump’s Grip on Republican Party May Be Slipping

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Recent polls are painting a concerning picture for President Trump…

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President Boakai’s Arrest Agenda Faces A Slow Pace: Is a Cabinet Shakeup the Solution?

Monrovia, Liberia - President Joseph Boakai's ambitious "Arrest Agenda," aimed at tackling corruption and fast-tracking socio-development is facing mounting criticisms for…

US Diplomacy Yields Promise of Peace: DR Congo and Rwanda Pledge Agreement Within Days

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - In a significant diplomatic breakthrough brokered by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, the Democratic…

Hundreds Killed in Sudan Landslide Amidst Civil War Chaos, UN Warns of Aid Challenges

By Samuel Njoroge KHARTOUM, Sudan – A devastating landslide triggered by days of heavy rain in Sudan's remote Marra Mountains has…

Algeria and Mali Impose Flight Bans Amid Drone Dispute, Accusations of Terrorism

By Mohammed Ghani Algiers, Algeria - Tensions between Algeria and Mali have escalated dramatically, resulting in both countries imposing airspace closures…

Afrikaner Refugee Arrival in US Sparks International Outcry Over Double Standards

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - A charter plane carrying 59 white South Africans of Afrikaner descent landed at Dulles International…

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…

Analyzing Liberia’s 2023 Post-Elections Era: Emphasizing Economic Development and Progress Towards Sustainable Development

By Amara Quardu Mohammed Kamara  The 2023 elections open a new chapter in Liberia’s democratic journey. However, the new government…

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Formal Tribute to Honorable John T. Woods

By J. Wendell Addy A true patriot is one who consistently places the interests of their country above personal gain…

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…

Rubio Defends US Aid Cuts Amid Fears of Declining Influence, Dismisses China Threat

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced a barrage of questions…

Working with Partners, Minister Nuetah Steers Liberia’s Agriculture development with proven results

Working with the World Bank, IFAD, AfDB and FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) contributes…

Williams calls for a reawakening of West African nations in addressing unemployment, workforce development and industry innovation

FREETOWN - A known labor market policy and programs professional has called on countries in Western Africa to focus on…

Liberia Eyes Transformation into West African Hub for Finance, Business, and Technology

By Peter Halima Monrovia, Liberia - Ambitious plans are gaining momentum to transform Liberia into a leading financial, business, and technology…

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…

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…

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr is increasingly being seen as a potential future leader of Sierra Leone, with…

Togo’s Ruling Party Secures Landslide in Local Elections Amidst Political Tensions and Low Turnout

By Abu Hassan LOMÉ, TOGO – Togo's ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) party has secured a dominant victory in…

Liberia’s Nimba County By-Election: A Battleground for Koung’s Influence and Political Futures

By Emmanuel Sikena Nimba County, Liberia - The upcoming Tuesday, April 22, 2025, by-election for the vacant Nimba County Senate seat,…

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…

Kogar’s Senate Win Solidifies VP Koung’s Ascendancy in Nimba, Fuels 2029 Presidential Speculation

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas S. Kogar, a sitting lawmaker and candidate for the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction…

Kenya’s Economy Grows by KSh 1.2 trillion, But Job Creation Slows, 2025 Economic Survey Reveals

By Simba Munyua Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by a significant KSh 1.2 trillion in 2024, according to the 2025 Economic Survey released by the Kenya National…

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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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