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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 the DRC government and the M23 rebel group signed a…

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Guinea Junta Leader Eyes Post-Transition Power Through Coalition Building

Conakry, Guinea - Guinea's junta leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, appears to be maneuvering to retain influence,…

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as…

Guinea’s Paradox: Junta’s Progress Overshadows Democratic Transition

By Lamin Guèye Conakry, Guinea – A profound paradox grips Guinea, placing its future at a…

Odinga Denied Access to South Sudan’s Riek Machar Under House Arrest Amidst Investigation

ENTEBBE, UGANDA - Raila Odinga, Kenya's Special Envoy to South Sudan, revealed that he was denied…

Ethiopia Launches Ambitious Green Legacy Initiative: Planting 7.5 Billion Seedlings for National Renewal

By James Vusi Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched this year's…

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…

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…

Gates Foundation Commits $2.5 Billion to End Women’s ‘Needless Suffering’ in Africa and Beyond

By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, KENYA – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its…

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…

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…

Sidi Ould Tah Ascends to AfDB Presidency, Dubbed Africa’s New ‘Super Banker’

By Emmanuel Sikena Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Sidi Ould Tah, a Mauritanian economist with a proven…

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Real Madrid Advance to Club World Cup Quarterfinals, Set to Face Dortmund After Narrow Juventus Victory

By Emily Sims Miami, FL - Real Madrid secured their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0…

US Deported Over 900 Nigerians in Six Years, Thousands More Face Removal

By Jeremy Stein WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data reveals that 902 Nigerians have been deported from…

Liberia: President Boakai Faces Crucial Chief Justice Choice as Youh’s Retirement Looms

Monrovia, Liberia - With the impending retirement of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh in June 2025, President Joseph Boakai is facing…

A Gloomy Day: Reflections on the Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana

By J Wendell Addy The day began cloaked in sorrow. A heavy gloom lingered in the air, as if the…

Kenya Pulls the Plug on IMF Loan Programme: What it Means for the Economy

Nairobi, Kenya - In a surprising move, Kenya has terminated its loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 10 months…

The Implications of Trump’s Return to Power for The EU and The Balkans

It is presumptuous to state with absolute certainty what policy Trump might pursue concerning the EU and the Balkan states,…

Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue

By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirThe right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state…

A Nation Bleeds While The World Watches: The Tragedy In Sudan Must End

By Alon Ben MeirThe human toll of Sudan’s civil war, now in its third year, has reached catastrophic proportions, with…

Ugandan Activist Alleges Rape in Tanzanian Detention, Sparking Outrage and Calls for Investigation

By Samuel Njoroge DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA – A Ugandan activist, Agather Atuhaire, has alleged that…

South Africa’s Major Victory: $20 Million Crystal Meth Lab Dismantled, Community Vigilance Applauded

By Daniel Niyongabo PRETORIA, South Africa - In a powerful blow against the insidious grip…

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…

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…

Air Canada strike: As intervention calls grow, ‘we’re not going to do that,’ Trudeau says

“We need to make sure the parties are working extremely hard to resolve this. Minister of Labour Steve MacKinnon met…

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…

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, has won the territory’s…

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…

Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power

By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved the country's national electoral commission, asserting greater control…

Persistent Liberian Legislative Infighting Cripples Governance Amidst Widespread Hardship

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia continues to grapple with widespread unemployment and economic hardship, a debilitating power struggle…

Liberia Sees Slight Dip in Poverty and Unemployment, But Challenges Persist

By Jeffrey Stein Monrovia, Liberia - Recent reports and analyses from several international institutions indicate a marginal improvement in Liberia's fight against poverty and unemployment, yet significant hurdles remain in achieving…

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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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