South Africa: MK Party Sacks Secretary-General Over Visit to Fugitive Pastor Bushiri
By Mohamed Ghani Johannesburg, South Africa - The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has removed Floyd Shivambu from his position as secretary-general, just six months after he took on the role. The…
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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…
China’s Growing Footprint in West Africa Sparks Debate Over Development and Influence
LAGOS, Nigeria - China's peaceful involvement in West Africa has deepened significantly in recent years, marked…
Zambia’s New Cyber Laws: Safeguarding Citizens or Silencing Dissent?
By Patrice Katuma LUSAKA, Zambia – Nearly three months after President Hakainde Hichilema signed the Cyber…
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…
Trump, Boakai Summit Heralds New Era for Liberia’s Global Standing and Tourism
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President Mahama of Ghana: 150 days in office (The Economy)
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African Cardinals Emerge as Potential Successors to the late Pope Francis
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Missouri Pastor Fighting to Keep Orphaned Haitian Man from Deportation Under Trump-Era Policy Shift
Ray County, MO - Pastor Ralph Morris of VCU Church in Ray County is scrambling to prevent the deportation of Wendsy…
Sierra Leone’s SLPP Faces Uncertainty: No Clear Heir Apparent Emerges After Bio’s Presidency
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Karua Enters Uganda “Without a Hitch” After Tanzania Ban
By Samuel Njoroge Kampala, Uganda - Just two days after being deported from Tanzania, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha…
World Cup 2026: Can Soccer Mend Fractured US-Canada Relations?
By Emily Sims WASHINGTON, D.C. - The relationship between the United States and Canada has become increasingly strained since the beginning…
Abuja Entrepreneurs Converge to Brainstorm Solutions to Business Challenges
By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - Approximately 1,000 entrepreneurs gathered in Abuja yesterday for a dynamic networking event focused on overcoming…
US Support of UN Organizations Must Remain Unabated
By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirDuring Donald Trump's presidency 2016 - 2020, the United States withdrew from several international organizations. These include…
Mali Begins Construction of Russian-Backed Gold Refinery, Asserting “Economic Sovereignty”
By Lamin Guèye Senou, Mali - Mali has commenced the construction of a major gold refinery in partnership with Russian conglomerate,…
Liberia: MoJ and LCC Mob Justice Initiative -LCC should invest wisely
The Anti-Mod Project, a joint initiative by the Liberian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to…
Trashing Jewish Values Risks Israel’s Survival As We Know It
After 77 torturous years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, punctuated by intense violence and wars, successive Netanyahu-led governments have shattered Jewish…
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.…
Calls Grow for a More Innovative and Effective Ministry of Labor to Tackle Liberia’s Unemployment and Sectoral Decline Crisis
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia grapples with persistent structural and cyclical unemployment, concerns are mounting over the…
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…
Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid
By Peter Halima NAIROBI, Kenya – A leaked document has sent shockwaves through Kenya's political landscape, revealing a proposed leadership lineup…
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…
Speculation Mounts in Sierra Leone Over First Lady Fatima Maada Bio’s Political Future Amid Growing Acclaim
By Lamin Guèye Freetown, Sierra Leone – Whispers are turning into open discussions across Sierra Leone regarding the political future of…
Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Confident of Ruto’s Defeat
By Simba Munyua NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has firmly declared his intention to contest the 2027…
Moroccan Campaign Urges ISA to Reconsider Israeli Presence at Sociology Forum Amidst Ongoing Conflict
By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - As the 5th ISA Forum of Sociology prepares to convene at Mohammed V University in Rabat from July 6 to 11, the Moroccan Campaign for…
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…