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Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections

Nairobi, Kenya - In a recent address at a funeral in Machakos County, Raila Odinga,…

Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power

By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved the country's national…

Liberia: A Longstanding U.S. Partner in Africa – But What Does Monrovia Truly Gain?

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia's deep-rooted relationship with the United States, dating back to…

Nigeria’s President Declares Emergency in River State Amidst Escalating Oil Theft and Insecurity

ABUJA, NIGERIA - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Nigeria's oil-rich…

Liberian Opposition Denounces Government Response to Student Protests

Monrovia, Liberia - Opposition parties in Liberia, spearheaded by Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) leader Simeon…

Liberia’s Public Works Minister Giddings Recognized as High-Performing Cabinet Official

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - In a significant acknowledgement of his leadership and dedication, Minister…

Guinea’s Doumbouya Seeks Legitimacy with Proposed Seven-Year Presidential Term Amidst Regional Parallels and French Influence

By Lamin Guèye  CONAKRY, Guinea – General Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea’s transitional president, is moving to solidify…

From Hope to Disappointment: Examining Ernest Bai Koroma’s Presidency and its Missed Opportunities in Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone - When Ernest Bai Koroma swept into power in 2007, unseating the incumbent…

Ghanaian Culinary Creator Abena Sintim-Aboagye Makes Inaugural TIME100 Creators List 2025

By Emmanuel Sikena ACCRA, GHANA – Abena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye, a Ghanaian digital content creator widely known…

‘Nigerians Have No Business Being Poor,’ Declares Obasanjo, Citing Mismanagement of Resources

By Abu Hassan Umuahia, Abia State - Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Nigeria's vast…

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Senegalese Authorities Launch Corruption Probe Targeting ex-President Sall and Associates

DAKAR, Senegal - Senegalese authorities have initiated a high-profile investigation into allegations of corruption and illicit enrichment, reportedly targeting President Macky…

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…

West African Nations Chart New Course After USAID Cuts, Embrace Trade, Innovation, and Global Partnerships

ACCRA, GHANA - In the wake of significant reductions in USAID programs across the region, West African nations are forging a…

South Korean Investment Poised to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector: Potential Investment Shows the Strategic Leadership of Agriculture Minister Nuetah

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Agriculture is buzzing with excitement following a visit from a high-powered delegation…

Liberia:  LACC Arrests WASH Commission Chairman/CEO on Corruption Charges

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has arrested the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Water,…

Trashing Jewish Values Risks Israel’s Survival As We Know It

After 77 torturous years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, punctuated by intense violence and wars, successive Netanyahu-led governments have shattered Jewish…

Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train

The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion skillfully navigated a 2.7-metre-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks.…

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…

Hundreds Killed in Sudan Landslide Amidst Civil War Chaos, UN Warns of Aid Challenges

By Samuel Njoroge KHARTOUM, Sudan – A devastating landslide triggered by days of heavy rain in…

Calls for Cabinet Reshuffle Grow as Liberians Await Impact from Boakai’s ARREST Agenda

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - Just months after President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. assumed office…

Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - May 24, 2024 - Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja is making a comeback to…

Aliko Dangote Retires as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery After 20 Years

By Emmanuel Sikena LAGOS, NIGERIA - Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, is stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Liberia’s Nimba County By-Election: A Battleground for Koung’s Influence and Political Futures

By Emmanuel Sikena Nimba County, Liberia - The upcoming Tuesday, April 22, 2025, by-election for the vacant Nimba County Senate seat,…

Protesters Rally in Ivory Coast, Demanding Thiam’s Reinstatement for Presidential Election

By Lamin Guèye Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Thousands of protesters gathered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Saturday, and Sunday demanding the…

Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership

By Emily Sims New York, NY – June 3, 2025 – Liberia has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations…

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

Freetown, Sierra Leone - Recent pilot opinion polls are hinting at a potential shift in Sierra Leone's political landscape, suggesting that…

Judge Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams, Criticizes Trump Admin’s “Bargain”

By Emily Sims New York, NY - A US judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams but sharply criticized the Trump administration's decision to request…

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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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