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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 Cyril Ramaphosa during a White House visit on Wednesday, presenting…

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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…

Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Confident of Ruto’s Defeat

By Simba Munyua NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has firmly declared his…

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, 80, Set to Seek Extension of Four-Decade Rule

By Simba Munyua KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda's veteran leader, President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been officially…

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,…

African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for Crucial UN Food Systems Summit

By Patrice Katuma ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian Vice President Kashim…

Liberia’s Foreign Minister Beysolow Navigates Complex Global Landscape, Shaping Nation’s Diplomatic Future

Monrovia, Liberia - Throughout her tenure, Liberia's Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has increasingly become a…

Rwanda Planning Military Action Against Burundi, President Says

Nairobi, Kenya - In a shocking announcement, the President of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has accused…

Trump Announces New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Nations, Citing Security Concerns and Visa Overstays

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. – The White House announced a sweeping new travel ban on…

Lawyer Demands Probe into Death of Nigerian Man in Swiss Police Custody

By Abu Hassan LAGOS, Nigeria - Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor is calling for a full…

Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s Offer to Hand Over Key Port to US, Citing Sovereignty

Hargeisa, Somaliland - In a move that underscores the complex and fraught relationship between Somaliland and…

Events

Nigeria Leads Developing Nations in Seeking Global Backing for Economic Reforms at IMF-World Bank Meetings

By Emily Sims Washington, D.C. - Nigeria is leading a push for international support and investment in economic reform agendas for…

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…

Kenya Gripped by Protests as Government Labels Demonstrations an “Attempted Coup”

By Patrice Katuma Nairobi, Kenya – The streets of Kenya have once again become a battleground most parts of last week,…

Mozambique Officially Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Eyes Economic Boost

By Samuel Njoroje Beira, Mozambique - Prime Minister Benvinda Levi officially launched Mozambique's participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area…

President Mahama Praises Margins ID Group for Transforming Ghana’s Digital Landscape with Ghana Card

By Lamin Guèye Accra, Ghana - President John Dramani Mahama has lauded Margins ID Group and its CEO, Moses Kwesi Baiden…

A Nation Bleeds While The World Watches: The Tragedy In Sudan Must End

By Alon Ben MeirThe human toll of Sudan’s civil war, now in its third year, has reached catastrophic proportions, with…

Polish freestyler Godziek makes mountain biking history on moving train

The 2024 Slopestyle World Champion skillfully navigated a 2.7-metre-wide track across 10 carriages at 23 km/h while performing daring tricks.…

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,…

Power Struggle in Liberian Legislature Fuels Investor Uncertainty

Monrovia, Liberia - A deepening power struggle within the Liberian legislature is casting a shadow of uncertainty over the nation's economic…

UN Chief Guterres Calls for Reparations and Justice for Africans and Diaspora

By Esther Edoh New York, NY – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call…

Serbia’s Massive Protest—Challenges and Opportunities for Vučić

The ongoing protests in Serbia against President Aleksandar Vučić are driven by several key factors.…

Air Canada strike: As intervention calls grow, ‘we’re not going to do that,’ Trudeau says

“We need to make sure the parties are working extremely hard to resolve this. Minister of Labour Steve MacKinnon met…

Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth

Freetown, Sierra Leone - A recent survey has highlighted a growing concern across the Mano River Union (MRU) – a significant…

Outgoing AfDB President Adesina Blasts Complacency: “If You Don’t Want to Be a Minister, Don’t Ask for the Job!”

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – In a powerful and unambiguous address that reverberated through the EJS Ministerial Complex, African Development…

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…

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…

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…

Can Cummings Rewrite His Story? Liberia Eyes a Familiar Face as 2029 Approaches

Monrovia, Liberia - With the dust still settling from the contentious 2023 presidential election, Liberians are already looking ahead to 2029,…

Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, As Kamala Harris Concedes with Grace and Civility

Washington, DC – Former President Donald J. Trump declared winner of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. The former president defeated…

Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President: A Boost for Soccer in Africa

Rabat, Morocco - History was made in Rabat, Morocco, as South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe was re-elected as the President…

President Boakai Poised to Usher in Era of Change and Advance Economic Development in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia - With a palpable sense of optimism in the air, President Joseph Boakai is stepping firmly into his role as the leader of Liberia, promising a new dawn for…

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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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