Ramaphosa Brands Afrikaner US Resettlers “Cowards” Amid US Refugee Controversy
By Mohamed Ghani Johannesburg, South Africa - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly criticized a group of 59 Afrikaners who resettled in the United States under a controversial refugee scheme,…
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African Nations Unite Against US Tariffs, Seek Intra-Continental Growth and Resource Control
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Nigerian Tech Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal
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Race for Africa’s “Super Banker” Intensifies as AfDB Elects New President
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South Sudan Government Denies President Kiir Death Rumors, Assures Public of His Well-being
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Liberian Ambassador Edward Wade Appleton, Jr. Vows to Boost Trade & Investment Across Asia-Pacific
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US Diplomacy Yields Promise of Peace: DR Congo and Rwanda Pledge Agreement Within Days
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Ruto Cabinet Approves 90,000 Youth Job Opportunities with KSh 6,000 Stipend: NYOTA Programme Applications Underway
By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, Kenya – In a significant boost for youth employment, President William Ruto's Cabinet has endorsed the National…
Canada Heads to the Polls April 28, 2025, as Prime Minister Carney Blasts Trump, Citing “Betrayal”
OTTAWA, ON - In a stunning turn of events, former Bank of England and Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, who…
President Mahama Praises Margins ID Group for Transforming Ghana’s Digital Landscape with Ghana Card
By Lamin Guèye Accra, Ghana - President John Dramani Mahama has lauded Margins ID Group and its CEO, Moses Kwesi Baiden…
Liberian Ambassador Joseph F. Johnson Begins Tenure in Morocco with Diplomatic Outreach
By Mohammed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - H.E. Joseph F. Johnson, the newly appointed Ambassador of Liberia to the Kingdom of…
Tensions Soar in Middle East: US Begins Evacuation of Citizens from Israel as Military Build-Up Intensifies
Mohamed Ghani TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the United States has begun evacuating its citizens…
Manufacturing in Africa: Beyond Assembly Plants
By J. Wendell Addy Another assembly plants? We need to manufacture components in Africa—then we’re talking! At the 2024 UNGA…
Global Markets Stumble as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify, Risk Aversion Rises
NEW YORK/LONDON - Global financial markets experienced a sharp downturn on Tuesday and days after, triggered by the intensification of Israeli…
Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue
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Op-ed: When a Medical Doctor Leads Where Business Leaders Hesitate: A Wake-Up Call for Africa’s Private Sector (PSBoR)
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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…
West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
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Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth
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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…
Former President Trump on path to win U.S. 2024 Presidential Election
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Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid
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Liberia’s 2029 Presidential Race: Early Buzz and Potential Frontrunners Emerge
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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…
Odinga Denied Access to South Sudan’s Riek Machar Under House Arrest Amidst Investigation
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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…
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…