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Sudan Accuses Kenya of Supporting “Genocidal” RSF Militia, Ignoring International Condemnation

By Peter Njoroge Khartoum, Sudan - The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a scathing condemnation of Kenya, accusing its government of actively supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia,…

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Liberia’s 2029 Presidential Race: Early Buzz and Potential Frontrunners Emerge

Monrovia, Liberia - With President Joseph Boakai settling into his term, discussions are already swirling in…

Zambian Civil Servants with Political Ambitions Must Resign, Warns Cabinet Secretary

By Patrice Katuma Lusaka, Zambia - Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has issued a firm…

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…

South Sudan Government Denies President Kiir Death Rumors, Assures Public of His Well-being

By Peter Halima Juba, South Sudan - The South Sudanese government has vehemently denied widespread rumors…

Ghana Embarks on Ambitious Plan to Indigenize Natural Resource Management

By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Ghana is poised to take greater control of its…

Tunisian Opposition Leaders Jailed on Terror Charges, Sparking Outcry Over Eroding Democracy

By Mohamed Ghani Tunis, Tunisia - A Tunisian court has handed down lengthy prison sentences, some…

African Nations Unite Against US Tariffs, Seek Intra-Continental Growth and Resource Control

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - In a bold move, African nations are coming together…

Burkina Faso President Traoré Declares “Revolution,” Questions Democracy’s Role in Development

By Sara Camera Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - In a bold statement challenging conventional wisdom, Burkina Faso's…

Nigerian Governor Sounds Alarm on Boko Haram Resurgence

By Abu Hassan Maiduguri, Nigeria - The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has issued a…

Kenya’s Controller of Budget Raises Alarm Over KSh 9.5B Government Travel Expenditure Amid Poverty

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang’o, has flagged a…

African Union Sets Stage for High-Level Economic Summit in Equatorial Guinea Next Year

By Daniel Niyongabo MALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA – The African Union (AU) is gearing up to…

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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 access to meet with South…

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…

“Go to Hell”: Kagame Defiant Amidst Western Sanctions Over DRC Rebel Support

By Patrice Katuma Kigali, Rwanda - President Paul Kagame delivered a blistering rebuke to Western nations in the face of mounting…

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…

Nature and Geist: Caspar David Friedrich at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Caspar David Friedrich is among those great painters the appreciation of whom has ironically suffered through the overexposure of a…

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…

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…

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…

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Canada and US to Commence Trade Negotiations in May Amid Trade War Concerns

By Dave Wilkins Ottawa, Canada - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that Canada and…

Elumelu Urges Global Investors at Dubai Fintech Summit: Back Africa with Smart Capital, Not Aid

By Jeffrey Stein Dubai, UAE - Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Transcorp Group and founder of Heirs…

West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC

WASHINGTON D.C. - Growing frustration over systemic corruption, rampant youth unemployment, and unacceptable levels of poverty across West African nations are…

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 Eyes Transformation into West African Hub for Finance, Business, and Technology

By Peter Halima Monrovia, Liberia - Ambitious plans are gaining momentum to transform Liberia into a leading financial, business, and technology…

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…

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…

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…

Early Polls Suggest APC Could Challenge SLPP’s Hold in Sierra Leone’s Next Election

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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…

“Wantam!” Kioni Declares Ruto Will Lose 2027 Election, Accuses Government of Empty Promises

By Peter Halima Embu, Kenya - Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has confidently asserted that President William Ruto will not…

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 Western Africa to focus on addressing unemployment and workforce development challenges as well as invest…

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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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