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Togo Leader Solidifies Grip on Power with New Post, Sparking Fears of Lifetime Rule
By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - In a move widely seen as a power grab,…
Coco Gauff Calls on Social Media Giants to Combat Online Abuse Targeting Tennis Stars, Women and Children
By Esther Edoh Berlin, Germany - Following a WTA report detailing widespread online abuse against nearly…
Liberia: A Longstanding U.S. Partner in Africa – But What Does Monrovia Truly Gain?
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia's deep-rooted relationship with the United States, dating back to…
President Boakai Orders Full Investigation into Mysterious Deaths, Sets Clear Agenda for Action at Cabinet Meeting
Press Release: Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made it clear…
Liberia’s Quiet Champion: Nathaniel Kwabo Spearheads Government Accountability and Performance
By James Vusi MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Honorable Nathaniel Kwabo, Liberia's esteemed Director General of…
Ongoing Speaker Standoff Cripples Liberian Legislature, Threatening Governance
MONROVIA, Liberia - Liberia's legislative branch is in a state of paralysis as rival factions led…
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies at 68
By Samuel Njoroge LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died at the age…
IMF Chief Warns Trump’s Tariffs Pose “Significant Risk” to Global Economic Outlook
By Emily Sims Washington DC, April 4: Following US President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping reciprocal…
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Liberia Supreme Court to Rule on House Speakership Crisis After Presidential Intervention
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberian Supreme Court is poised to deliver its ruling on the contested House of…
Imam Condemns Actions Contrary to Islamic Teachings, Calls for Reflection During Eid-al-Adha
By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - Speaking during Eid-al-Adha celebrations, Mr. Yusif Abdulai Korley, Imam of the Kasseh Central Mosque in…
BET Awards to Honor Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, and Kirk Franklin as Ultimate Icons
By Jean Durand Los Angeles, CA - Black Entertainment Television (BET) is pulling out all the stops for its 25th annual…
Senegalese Authorities Launch Corruption Probe Targeting ex-President Sall and Associates
DAKAR, Senegal - Senegalese authorities have initiated a high-profile investigation into allegations of corruption and illicit enrichment, reportedly targeting President Macky…
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…
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…
Global Markets Stumble as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify, Risk Aversion Rises
NEW YORK/LONDON - Global financial markets experienced a sharp downturn on Tuesday and days after, triggered by the intensification of Israeli…
Citizen Insecurity in Latin American Nations
By G. Al Smith The concept of security in modern society involves a vast range of challenges and complications, going…
Countering the rising scourge of terrorism
By G. Al Smith Terrorism remains a critical concern at the global level that poses a severe issue to international…
Mozambique Officially Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Eyes Economic Boost
By Samuel Njoroje Beira, Mozambique - Prime Minister Benvinda Levi officially launched Mozambique's participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - May 24, 2024 - Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja is making a comeback to…
Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train
The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion skillfully navigated a 2.7-metre-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks.…
African Labor Ministries Called Upon to Prioritize Job Creation to Combat Forced Migration and Youth Poverty Crisis
By Emily Sims New York, USA–African leaders urged to shift focus from partisan appointments to policy changes for job creation. …
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…
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 defeat in the 2027 General…
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…
Ghana at Electoral Crossroad for President and Parliamentary Seats
General elections are expected to be held in Ghana on 7 December 2024 to elect the country’s president and members…
Cruz Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger Political “Bloodbath” in 2026
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has issued a stark warning regarding President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal…
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, and the question on many minds is: can Alexander B.…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…