Dozens of International Students Flee Harvard Amid Trump Administration Crackdowns
By Esther Edoh Cambridge, MA - Harvard University is experiencing a significant increase in transfer requests from its international student population, spurred by the Trump administration's recent policies targeting foreign scholars…
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Liberia’s Lawmakers Enjoy Lavish Salaries Amidst Crushing Poverty
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Nigeria’s Tinubu Signs Sweeping Tax Overhaul: Aims for Growth but Faces Scrutiny
By Abu Hassan ABUJA, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has signed into law four…
American National Jailed in Liberia for Alleged $4.8 Billion Mineral Fraud Scheme
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Liberia: Whein Town Landfill Fire Disrupts Garbage Disposal in Monrovia and Paynesville
Whein Town, Liberia - A significant fire broke out at the Whein Town Landfill on the evening of March 20, 2025,…
UK Transfers Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius Amidst Legal Challenges and Controversy
By Jeffrey Stein London, UK - In a move laden with historical significance and fraught with controversy, the United Kingdom has…
Egypt Finalizes Troop Deployment to Somalia, Signaling Strategic Shift in Horn of Africa
By Mohamed Ghani Cairo — Egypt has finalized plans for a significant military deployment to Somalia, a strategic move that analysts…
Elon Musk Breaks with Trump, Slams President’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - In a significant fracture of a once-close alliance, Elon Musk has publicly criticized President Donald…
Liberia’s Indian Community Mourns the Passing of Laxmandas T Bhojwani, Beloved Businessman, Community and Religious Leader
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - May 24, 2025 - The Indian community in Liberia is in mourning following the passing…
A Guide to Increasing Liberia’s $500M National Budget to Over Two Billion Dollars in 10 Years!
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Formal Tribute to Honorable John T. Woods
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New Zealand Joins the Fray: Eyes Trade Deal with India Amid Booming Indo-Pacific Partnerships
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IFAD’s Transformative Impact on Liberia’s Agriculture Sector Boosts Rural Livelihoods and Market Access
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Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
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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 Ministry of Labor and Social…
Outgoing AfDB President Adesina Blasts Complacency: “If You Don’t Want to Be a Minister, Don’t Ask for the Job!”
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Dangote Proposes ‘Biggest, Deepest’ Port in Nigeria’s Ogun State
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Agenda ni kutoa wewe”: Gachagua Fires Back at Ruto, Declares 2027 Ouster Priority
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Liberia’s Nimba County By-Election: A Battleground for Koung’s Influence and Political Futures
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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…
Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Rocked as Kiraitu Murungi’s ‘Mbus’ Party Announces Dramatic Exit
By Daniel Niyongabo Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance has suffered a significant blow with the Devolution Empowerment…
Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor
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“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 sanctions imposed on Rwanda for its alleged support of 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
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…