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Agenda ni kutoa wewe”: Gachagua Fires Back at Ruto, Declares 2027 Ouster Priority

By Peter Halima Tseikuru, Kenya - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, declaring that the opposition's primary agenda is to remove him from…

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US-Based Professor Enters Osun State Governorship Race, Promises Education and Healthcare Revolution

By Isaac Okoro Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria - The race for the governorship of Osun State…

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…

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

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Liberia Poised for Economic Boost with First Palm Oil Refinery

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Suspended Nigerian Female Senator Barred From Parliament Amid Harassment Claims and Legal Battle

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria – A suspended Nigerian Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was on Tuesday blocked…

Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens

Labor Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua said a Qatari firm in partnership with the country’s…

Kenya’s Economy Grows by KSh 1.2 trillion, But Job Creation Slows, 2025 Economic Survey Reveals

By Simba Munyua Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by a significant KSh…

Female Nigerian Senator Shocked by Government’s Defamation Suit

By Abu Hassan Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a senator in Nigeria, has expressed her shock after learning…

King Mohammed VI Calls for Africa’s Economic Transformation at Ibrahim Governance Forum

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Africa Mourns Pope Francis, “A Tireless Champion” Who Elevated the Continent’s Voice

By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Millions of African Catholics, along with leaders across the continent, are observing a period of…

Ethiopia Participates in African Union Peace and Security Council Field Mission to Guinea

By Amadou Keita Conakry, Guinea - The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has completed a field mission to…

Liberia: Senator Konneh Urges Government Action on Unresolved Capitol Fire Incident

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in releasing…

David Sengeh Crowned Sierra Leone’s Top Minister by Africa News Today

By Jeremy Stein Freetown, Sierra Leone - David Moinina Sengeh, a prominent figure in President Julius Maada Bio's administration, has been…

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…

Iran’s Predicaments in the Wake of Nasrallah’s Assassination

As Iran is currently weighing whether or not to go to full scale war with or repeatedly retaliate against Israel…

IFAD’s Transformative Impact on Liberia’s Agriculture Sector Boosts Rural Livelihoods and Market Access

IFAD Projects in Liberia Empower Over 30,000 Farmers with Sustainable Income, Climate Resilience, and Market Access By: James M.V. Yougie,…

Zimbabwe: Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances

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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…

Tinubu’s Stumbling Start Threatens Nigeria’s Global Ambitions and Weakens Africa’s Voice

Lagos, Nigeria - Hopes were high that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration would usher in a…

African Union, AfDB, and Togo Join Forces to Tackle Continent’s Debt Crisis

By Esther Edoh Lomé, Togo - The African Union (AU), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and…

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. …

Williams calls for a reawakening of West African nations in addressing unemployment, workforce development and industry innovation

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Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train

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Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent

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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains

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Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent

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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…

Speculation Mounts in Sierra Leone Over First Lady Fatima Maada Bio’s Political Future Amid Growing Acclaim

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Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run

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Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor

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Sierra Leone’s SLPP Faces Uncertainty: No Clear Heir Apparent Emerges After Bio’s Presidency

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“Nigeria is Getting Better”: Tinubu Addresses Nation After Two Years of Economic Reform

By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - Marking the end of his second year in office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation, declaring that Nigeria is on a path to recovery…

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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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