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Horrific Allegations Emerge in South African Court: Farm Workers Forced to Feed Murdered Women to Pigs

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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…

Togo’s Ruling Party Secures Landslide in Local Elections Amidst Political Tensions and Low Turnout

By Abu Hassan LOMÉ, TOGO – Togo's ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) party has…

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

By Lamin Guèye  Freetown, Sierra Leone – Whispers are turning into open discussions across Sierra Leone…

Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals US$6.7 Million Misappropriation by LRA Amidst Poverty

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A bombshell compliance audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission…

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

Freetown, Sierra Leone - As President Julius Maada Bio nears the end of his constitutional term…

King Mohammed VI: Morocco’s Popular Monarch Driving Quiet Progress

By Simba Munyua Rabat, Morocco – King Mohammed VI of Morocco continues to be a widely…

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…

Expelled South African Ambassador Rasool Urges Reset of US-South Africa Relations

Cape Town, South Africa – Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African Ambassador to the United States…

Ghana at Electoral Crossroad for President and Parliamentary Seats

General elections are expected to be held in Ghana on 7 December 2024 to elect…

DR Congo and Rwanda Push for Ceasefire in Doha Talks

Doha, Qatar - Amid escalating tensions and ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

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Attempts to Oust Speaker in Liberia Get International Attention with Implication for U.S. Sanction Against Accused Corrupt Lawmakers

A large number of members of the Liberian House of Representatives has petitioned to remove from office Honorable J. Fonati…

Growing Chorus in Nigeria Yearns for Change, Driven by Peter Obi’s Leadership Vision

By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - As Nigeria gears up for the next round of elections in February 2027, a palpable…

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…

IMF Warns Nigeria: Revenue at Risk Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

By Emily Sims Washington, D.C. - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a strong caution to the Nigerian government, warning…

US Diplomacy Yields Promise of Peace: DR Congo and Rwanda Pledge Agreement Within Days

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. - In a significant diplomatic breakthrough brokered by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, the Democratic…

Citizen Insecurity in Latin American Nations

By G. Al Smith The concept of security in modern society involves a vast range of challenges and complications, going…

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A Comparative Analysis of U.N. Humanitarian Emphasis During Peacekeeping Operations

By G. Al   Smith Peacekeeping missions have played a pivotal role in maintaining global peace and security since the founding…

Nature and Geist: Caspar David Friedrich at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Caspar David Friedrich is among those great painters the appreciation of whom has ironically suffered through the overexposure of a…

US Support of UN Organizations Must Remain Unabated

By Dr. Alon Ben-MeirDuring Donald Trump's presidency 2016 - 2020, the United States withdrew from several international organizations. These include…

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…

 Mia Love, First Black Republican Congresswoman, Dies at 49

Salt Lake City, UT - Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has…

West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC

WASHINGTON D.C. - Growing frustration over systemic corruption, rampant youth unemployment, and unacceptable levels of poverty across West African nations are…

Outgoing AfDB President Adesina Blasts Complacency: “If You Don’t Want to Be a Minister, Don’t Ask for the Job!”

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – In a powerful and unambiguous address that reverberated through the EJS Ministerial Complex, African Development…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ghana’s Political Crossroads: Calls Grow for Fresh Leadership Beyond NDC and NPP

By Lamin Guèye  ACCRA, GHANA – As Ghana approaches its next presidential election cycle, the nation finds itself at a critical…

Leaked Document Tips Kalonzo Musyoka for Kenyan Presidency, Gachagua for Prime CS in United Opposition’s 2027 Bid

By Peter Halima NAIROBI, Kenya – A leaked document has sent shockwaves through Kenya's political landscape, revealing a proposed leadership lineup…

Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Janabi Elected as WHO Regional Director for Africa

By Jean Durand Geneva, Switzerland - Professor Mohamed Janabi of Tanzania has been elected as the new World Health Organization (WHO)…

Liberia’s President Boakai on 4-day working visit in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone - At the invitation of Sierra Leone’s president Julius Maada Bio, Liberia’s president Joseph Nyuma Boakai departed Monrovia on 18 November 2024, for a 4-day working visit…

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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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