Zimbabwe’s ‘Stolen Elections’ Now Draining South Africa, Says Maimane, Accusing ANC of Abetting Tyranny
By Mohammed Ghani JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane has launched a scathing attack on President Cyril Ramaphosa and the governing African National Congress (ANC), accusing them…
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US Diplomacy Yields Promise of Peace: DR Congo and Rwanda Pledge Agreement Within Days
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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…
Uganda and DRC Sign Landmark Agreement to Combat Cross-Border Crime and Boost Trade
By Patrice Katuma Mahagi Territory, DR Congo - In a significant step towards fostering peace and security, Uganda and the Democratic…
Tony Elumelu Foundation Celebrates 15 Years, Empowering a New Generation of African Entrepreneurs
By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) marked its 15th anniversary last month with the unveiling of…
Liberia: MoJ and LCC Mob Justice Initiative -LCC should invest wisely
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President Mahama of Ghana: 150 days in office (The Economy)
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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…
Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train
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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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Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens
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Calls Grow for a More Innovative and Effective Ministry of Labor to Tackle Liberia’s Unemployment and Sectoral Decline Crisis
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Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor
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Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership
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Tanzania’s Democracy Under Threat as Main Opposition Party Banned from Election
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Gabon’s Military Leader, Gen. Oligui Nguema, Secures Landslide Victory in Presidential Election
By Peter Halima Libreville, Gabon - Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema, the military leader who orchestrated the 2023 coup that ended the…
Veteran Entrepreneur McIntosh Offers Solutions to Bolster Liberia’s Agricultural Sector
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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
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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…