African Union Appoints First Director-General to Spearhead Continental Medicines Agency
By Simba Munyua Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - In a landmark move towards strengthening healthcare across the continent, the African Union (AU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Delese Mimi Darko as…
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Tanzania Shuts Down X Amid Growing Concerns Over Repressive Measures
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Continent Ablaze: Conflicts Threaten to Consume Nations Across Africa
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Colombia Forges Deeper Business Ties with Ethiopia, Unveiling Broader Africa Strategy
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Outgoing U.S. President Biden dishes out billions of dollars for world’s poorest nations
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Trump Announces New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Nations, Citing Security Concerns and Visa Overstays
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Ruto Cabinet Approves 90,000 Youth Job Opportunities with KSh 6,000 Stipend: NYOTA Programme Applications Underway
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Monrovia Launches Joint Operation to Combat Makeshift Structures
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Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) Makes Significant Donation to Liberian Muslim Community; Mayor Bestman Emphasizes City Responsibility
Paynesville City, Liberia - The Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) recently delivered a substantial donation to the Muslim community in Liberia, a…
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…
Africa’s Private Sector Poised for Growth Under New “Bill of Rights” Framework
By Amadou Keita Accra, Ghana- The Africa Private Sector issued a press release regarding growth and the “Bill of Rights…
Liberia: Open communication to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government, including the people of Liberia
By Fatumata Kamara Monrovia, Liberia – Amidst persistent challenges in waste management, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and Paynesville City…
Trump Is Ushering in A National Disaster
By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir America is at a historic crossroad. Disaster is lurking in the shadows. There is no benefit in…
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…
Power Struggle in Liberian Legislature Fuels Investor Uncertainty
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Ghana Orders Foreign Traders Out of Gold Market in Sweeping Reform, Sparking Debate
By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - In a bold move aimed at reforming its lucrative gold sector, the Ghanaian government has…
Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's economic struggles are taking a toll on the job market, with over 20% of…
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…
Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant rolls out 2028 campaign
Story by Reporter Problem Masau Harare - A Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant Peter Munyanduri is campaigning for the 2028 elections in…
Ghana: Can Bawumia Rise Again? Questions Swirl Around Former VP’s Political Future
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Sierra Leone’s SLPP Faces Uncertainty: No Clear Heir Apparent Emerges After Bio’s Presidency
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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…
Alexander B. Cummings: A Third Bid for Liberia’s Presidency – What Are His Chances?
By Jean Durand Monrovia, Liberia – Alexander B. Cummings, a prominent figure in Liberia's political opposition, is once again at the…
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 Bongo family's near-60-year rule in Gabon, has been declared the…
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
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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…