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 key bills designed to overhaul the nation's tax system, marking a significant step in his…
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Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth
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Chadian Opposition Leader Succès Masra Jailed for 20 Years on ‘Politically Motivated’ Charges, HRW Says
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Tinubu Champions West African Unity, Emphasizes Collaboration for Regional Success
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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: President Boakai Demands Answers After RIA Power Outage Sparks Fury
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Children in the Crosshairs as Trump Administration Escalates Immigration Crackdown
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Global Markets Stumble as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify, Risk Aversion Rises
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The Closure of Parallel Institutions and Its Ramifications
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Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company
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Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
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Aliko Dangote Retires as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery After 20 Years
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Ghana’s Political Crossroads: Calls Grow for Fresh Leadership Beyond NDC and NPP
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Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections
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Can Cummings Rewrite His Story? Liberia Eyes a Familiar Face as 2029 Approaches
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Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run
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Kalonzo Musyoka Fuels Speculation, Hints at 2027 Reunion with Uhuru Kenyatta
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Uganda and DRC Sign Landmark Agreement to Combat Cross-Border Crime and Boost Trade
By Patrice Katuma Mahagi Territory, DR Congo - In a significant step towards fostering peace and security, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a crucial agreement aimed…
Williams Urges African Governments to Empower Private Sector for Accelerated Development
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Julius Maada Bio’s Legacy: A President Torn Between Progress and Peril in Sierra Leone
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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,…
FIFA Investment in African Football Surpasses $1 Billion, Infantino Announces in Kinshasa
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Liberia Gears Up for Extensive Infrastructure Push, Civil Works to Commence October 15
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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…
Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains
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Horrific Allegations Emerge in South African Court: Farm Workers Forced to Feed Murdered Women to Pigs
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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…
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…