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Togo’s New Constitution Abolishing Presidential Elections Stirs Controversy, Raises Ongoing Concerns within ECOWAS

Lomé, Togo - Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe has signed into law a controversial new constitution that eliminates direct presidential elections, a move that has sparked outrage within the country and raised…

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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…

Tanzania’s Democracy Under Threat as Main Opposition Party Banned from Election

By Simba Munyua DAR ES SALAAM - Concerns are mounting over the state of democracy in…

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as…

Senegalese Authorities Launch Corruption Probe Targeting ex-President Sall and Associates

DAKAR, Senegal - Senegalese authorities have initiated a high-profile investigation into allegations of corruption and illicit…

Kenya Engaged Qatar to Create and Offer Over 200,000 Job Opportunities for Its Citizens

Labor Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua said a Qatari firm in partnership with the country’s…

Zimbabwe is Compensating White Farmers for Land Seizures, Raising Questions of Equity

By Daniel Niyongabo Harare, Zimbabwe - The Zimbabwean government has initiated its first compensation payments to…

AfDB Chief Warns of “Shock Waves” for African Economies from US Tariffs

By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina,…

Obi Declares Corruption and “Rascality” in Governance as Key Obstacles to Nigeria and Africa’s Progress

By Esther Edoh LAGOS, NIGERIA - Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023…

“Leave Haifa and Tel Aviv Now”: Iran’s Army Chief Threatens Devastating Retaliation

By Mohamed Ghani CAIRO, EGYPT - In a stark and alarming escalation of tensions, Iran's Chief…

Outgoing U.S. President Biden dishes out billions of dollars for world’s poorest nations

Washington, DC - In an attempt to ensure that international development support and work remain…

Ethiopian President Taye Leads Delegation to U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda

By Simba Munyua Luanda, Angola - President Taye Atske Selassie of Ethiopia has arrived in Luanda,…

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Suspended Nigerian Female Senator Barred From Parliament Amid Harassment Claims and Legal Battle

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria – A suspended Nigerian Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was on Tuesday blocked from entering the parliamentary complex…

Missouri Pastor Fighting to Keep Orphaned Haitian Man from Deportation Under Trump-Era Policy Shift

Ray County, MO - Pastor Ralph Morris of VCU Church in Ray County is scrambling to prevent the deportation of Wendsy…

Greta Thunberg Joins ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Aid Ship Sailing to Gaza

By Jeffrey Stein Catania, Italy - Climate activist Greta Thunberg and eleven other activists embarked on a journey to Gaza on…

Trump Uses Misidentified Congo Image to Push False Narrative of White Farmer Massacres in South Africa

By Patrice Katuma Kinshasa, DR Congo - President Donald Trump presented South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a falsely interpreted image…

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…

IFAD’s Transformative Impact on Liberia’s Agriculture Sector Boosts Rural Livelihoods and Market Access

IFAD Projects in Liberia Empower Over 30,000 Farmers with Sustainable Income, Climate Resilience, and Market Access By: James M.V. Yougie,…

Liberia: Open communication to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government, including the people of Liberia

By Fatumata Kamara Monrovia, Liberia – Amidst persistent challenges in waste management, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and Paynesville City…

Global Markets Stumble as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify, Risk Aversion Rises

NEW YORK/LONDON - Global financial markets experienced a sharp downturn on Tuesday and days after, triggered by the intensification of Israeli…

The Jordanian people’s position on Trump’s idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza

By Fadi AlshawaheenIn Jordan, the position of the people aligns with the Hashemite leadership in rejecting the idea of displacing…

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DRC President Commutes Death Sentences of Three Americans Convicted in Coup Attempt

By Patrice Katuma Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic…

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…

Opposition Must Focus on Youth Voters and Unity to Defeat Ruto in 2027, Says MP Amisi

By Peter Helima Nairobi, Kenya - Saboti Member of Parliament, Caleb Amisi, has outlined a strategy he believes the opposition must…

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…

Liberia Elected to UN Security Council: A Historic Victory for the Nation and a Testament to Foreign Minister’s Leadership

By Emily Sims New York, NY – June 3, 2025 – Liberia has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations…

Banjul Mayor Blames Ex-CEO and Finance Director for Council’s Financial Mismanagement

By Lamin Guèye Banjul, The Gambia – Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has placed the blame for the Banjul City Council's (BCC) reported financial mismanagement squarely on the shoulders of the…

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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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