Historic Shift: Trump Meets Syrian Leader, Lifts Sanctions, Heralding New Era for Damascus
By Mohamed Ghani RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - In a move signaling a dramatic shift in US foreign policy, President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh on…
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Hundreds Feared Dead in Devastating Air Strike on Darfur Market, Army Accused
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Senegalese Authorities Launch Corruption Probe Targeting ex-President Sall and Associates
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Moroccan Banks Make Their Mark on Forbes’ 2025 Global 2000 List
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Obi Declares Corruption and “Rascality” in Governance as Key Obstacles to Nigeria and Africa’s Progress
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Historic DR Congo-M23 Peace Deal Brokered by Qatar Wins Global Acclaim
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US Accuses Sudan of Chemical Weapon Use, Imposes New Sanctions
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Elon Musk Breaks with Trump, Slams President’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
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US Pivots to Trade-Focused Africa Strategy, But Where Does Liberia Fit In?
By Emmanuel Sikena Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - In a significant policy shift, the United States is placing trade and investment at…
David Sengeh Crowned Sierra Leone’s Top Minister by Africa News Today
By Jeremy Stein Freetown, Sierra Leone - David Moinina Sengeh, a prominent figure in President Julius Maada Bio's administration, has been…
Trump Ambush: South Africa’s Ramaphosa Confronted with “White Genocide” Claims During White House Visit
By Mario Labrador Washington D.C. - In a stunning and seemingly pre-planned move, US President Donald Trump blindsided South African President…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be Laid to Rest in Hometown of Daura
By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to arrive in his…
Nigeria Hails Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative as Visionary Climate Solution and African Model
By Peter Halima Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has lauded Ethiopia's ambitious Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) as…
Op-ed: When a Medical Doctor Leads Where Business Leaders Hesitate: A Wake-Up Call for Africa’s Private Sector (PSBoR)
By J. Wendell Addy Maryland, USA - I recently spoke at a conference in Egypt about Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)…
Kenya Pulls the Plug on IMF Loan Programme: What it Means for the Economy
Nairobi, Kenya - In a surprising move, Kenya has terminated its loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 10 months…
Sierra Leone Politics Post President Maada Bio: Who Takes Over?
The Republic of Sierra Leone is not short of incredible professionals with impeccable education and experience. But the politics of…
West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
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Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
By Esther Edoh Manchester, England - Manchester United's pursuit of a prolific striker this summer could face a significant hurdle if…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)Announces Exciting Career Opportunities with Multiple Job Vacancies
By Samuel Njoroge NAIROBI, KENYA - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a recruitment drive for high-level roles, inviting…
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,…
African Union Under Scrutiny as Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Digital Campaign Flaws
By Isaac Okoro YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON – As Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya officially confirmed his bid for an unprecedented eighth term…
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 regarding the political future of…
Guinea’s Paradox: Junta’s Progress Overshadows Democratic Transition
By Lamin Guèye Conakry, Guinea – A profound paradox grips Guinea, placing its future at a critical crossroads. The military junta,…
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…
Guinea’s Return to Civilian Rule Remains Elusive as Military Digs in Heels
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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…
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
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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…
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…