Morocco’s E-Visa Soars: Nearly Half a Million Applicants in Three Years, Fueling Tourism Boom
By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco – Morocco's electronic visa (e-visa) system has marked a significant milestone, processing nearly half a million applications from 118 nationalities within just three years since its…
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Africa Mourns Pope Francis, “A Tireless Champion” Who Elevated the Continent’s Voice
By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Millions of African Catholics, along with leaders across the continent, are observing a period of…
Monrovia Launches Joint Operation to Combat Makeshift Structures
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Liberia: Senator Konneh Urges Government Action on Unresolved Capitol Fire Incident
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in releasing…
Ruto Cabinet Approves 90,000 Youth Job Opportunities with KSh 6,000 Stipend: NYOTA Programme Applications Underway
By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, Kenya – In a significant boost for youth employment, President William Ruto's Cabinet has endorsed the National…
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 in January 2024, following a…
Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections
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A Guide to Increasing Liberia’s $500M National Budget to Over Two Billion Dollars in 10 Years!
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Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train
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The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward
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Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, As Kamala Harris Concedes with Grace and Civility
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Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election
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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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Zimbabwe Holds Firm on High Interest Rates Amid Global Uncertainty
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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
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
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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…
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…