AfDB Chief Warns of “Shock Waves” for African Economies from US Tariffs
By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has warned that a barrage of tariffs imposed by the United States will send "shock…
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Asylum Seekers Working Illegally Should Be on “Next Plane Home,” says Kemi Badenoch
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US Deports Hundreds of Venezuelans Despite Lawyers’ Last-Minute Legal Scramble
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Political Tension and Arson Trial Hamper Investment in Resource-Rich Liberia
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Equipping Ghana’s Ambassadors: A Strategic Investment in Diplomacy and the 24-Hour Economy
Op-Ed: By J W Addy A few days ago, Ghana witnessed the commissioning of 77 new ambassadors at the Presidency—an…
Liberian Ambassador Joseph F. Johnson Begins Tenure in Morocco with Diplomatic Outreach
By Mohammed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - H.E. Joseph F. Johnson, the newly appointed Ambassador of Liberia to the Kingdom of…
Kandeh Yumkella: The Perennial Question Mark in SLPP’s 2028 Presidential Race
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Senegalese Authorities Launch Corruption Probe Targeting ex-President Sall and Associates
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Historic DR Congo-M23 Peace Deal Brokered by Qatar Wins Global Acclaim
By Peter Halima DOHA, QATAR – A pivotal breakthrough in the Democratic Republic of Congo's protracted conflict was achieved Saturday, as…
Mali Begins Construction of Russian-Backed Gold Refinery, Asserting “Economic Sovereignty”
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Liberia: MoJ and LCC Mob Justice Initiative -LCC should invest wisely
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A Comparative Analysis of U.N. Humanitarian Emphasis During Peacekeeping Operations
By G. Al Smith Peacekeeping missions have played a pivotal role in maintaining global peace and security since the founding…
Iran’s Predicaments in the Wake of Nasrallah’s Assassination
As Iran is currently weighing whether or not to go to full scale war with or repeatedly retaliate against Israel…
Dangote Proposes ‘Biggest, Deepest’ Port in Nigeria’s Ogun State
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Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens
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Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth
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Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run
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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,…
Race for Africa’s “Super Banker” Intensifies as AfDB Elects New President
By Amadou Keita Abidjan, Ivory Coast - The election of the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) concluded on…
Agenda ni kutoa wewe”: Gachagua Fires Back at Ruto, Declares 2027 Ouster Priority
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Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Imports Amid Deepening Diplomatic Strain
By Emily Sims WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has officially announced a sweeping 30% tariff on South African products exported to the United States, effective August 7. The decision, which…
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
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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
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