Bodies Believed to be Malian Migrants Found in Boat Washed Ashore on Caribbean Island
By Esther Edoh Canouan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines - The bodies of eleven people, believed to be migrants from Mali, West Africa, were discovered inside a boat that washed ashore…
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Ugandan President Museveni Stresses No Intent to “Extinct” Opposition, Despite Political Clashes and the alleged torture of opposition leaders
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Political Tension and Arson Trial Hamper Investment in Resource-Rich Liberia
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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 Faces Crucial Chief Justice Choice as Youh’s Retirement Looms
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Ethiopia Begins Three-Year Term on African Union Peace and Security Council
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Chinese Embassy supports Monrovia city school feeding program in Liberia, as China’s influence widens across the country
Monrovia, Liberia - In adhering to President Xi Jinping promise that “China will provide Africa with RMB1 billion yuan in emergency…
Brace Yourselves: Kenyans Face Rising Food Prices, CBK Survey Warns
By Simba Munyua Nairobi, Kenya - Kenyans should prepare for a surge in food prices in the coming months, according to…
Analyzing Liberia’s 2023 Post-Elections Era: Emphasizing Economic Development and Progress Towards Sustainable Development
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A Nation Bleeds While The World Watches: The Tragedy In Sudan Must End
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Power Struggle in Liberian Legislature Fuels Investor Uncertainty
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US Support of UN Organizations Must Remain Unabated
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Mozambique Officially Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Eyes Economic Boost
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Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens
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Calls Grow for a More Innovative and Effective Ministry of Labor to Tackle Liberia’s Unemployment and Sectoral Decline Crisis
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West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
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African Labor Ministries Called Upon to Prioritize Job Creation to Combat Forced Migration and Youth Poverty Crisis
By Emily Sims New York, USA–African leaders urged to shift focus from partisan appointments to policy changes for job creation. …
Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Rocked as Kiraitu Murungi’s ‘Mbus’ Party Announces Dramatic Exit
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Ruto Vows to Concede Defeat in 2027, Urges Patience Amidst Protests
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Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power
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Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership
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Bridging the Digital Divide: A Strategy for Monrovia
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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
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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
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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…