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Continent Ablaze: Conflicts Threaten to Consume Nations Across Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - From the arid deserts of Sudan to the dense rainforests of the…
President Mahama Starts Strong: Early Gains Mark Promising Start to Term
Accra, Ghana - President John Dramani Mahama has marked his first few months in office with…
Monrovia Declares All-Out War on Drugs as Thousands March for a Drug-Free Liberia
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) in partnership with several groups…
Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - As President Alassane Ouattara approaches the twilight of his political career, speculation…
Burkina Faso’s Parliament Votes to Outlaw Homosexual Acts, Threatening Jail Time
By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's unelected transitional parliament has unanimously passed a…
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…
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…
US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Tehran Declares “War Starts Now”
By Mario Labrador WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United…
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As Kagame Frowns on Graft, Rwanda Mines Board Officials Arrested in Corruption Probe
By Patrice Katuma KIGALI, RWANDA - Three high-ranking officials from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) have been arrested…
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…
UK Transfers Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius Amidst Legal Challenges and Controversy
By Jeffrey Stein London, UK - In a move laden with historical significance and fraught with controversy, the United Kingdom has…
PM Oli Meets Tanzanian Vice President in Doha En-Route to Spain
By Simba Munyua Doha, Qatar - In a brief but significant meeting, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met with Tanzanian…
Real Madrid Advance to Club World Cup Quarterfinals, Set to Face Dortmund After Narrow Juventus Victory
By Emily Sims Miami, FL - Real Madrid secured their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0…
A Comparative Analysis of U.N. Humanitarian Emphasis During Peacekeeping Operations
By G. Al Smith Peacekeeping missions have played a pivotal role in maintaining global peace and security since the founding…
Nature and Geist: Caspar David Friedrich at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Caspar David Friedrich is among those great painters the appreciation of whom has ironically suffered through the overexposure of a…
The Democrats’ Stunning Defeat and The Way Forward
The Democrats' stunning electoral defeat will be debated for months if not years. Recrimination and finger-pointing will abound. The Democrats…
Liberia: MoJ and LCC Mob Justice Initiative -LCC should invest wisely
The Anti-Mod Project, a joint initiative by the Liberian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to…
Aliko Dangote Retires as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery After 20 Years
By Emmanuel Sikena LAGOS, NIGERIA - Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, is stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc,…
Kenyan Manufacturers and Service Sector Shed Jobs Amidst Economic Headwinds
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya's economic struggles are taking a toll on the job market, with over 20% of…
West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
WASHINGTON D.C. - Growing frustration over systemic corruption, rampant youth unemployment, and unacceptable levels of poverty across West African nations are…
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…
Alexander B. Cummings: A Third Bid for Liberia’s Presidency – What Are His Chances?
By Jean Durand Monrovia, Liberia – Alexander B. Cummings, a prominent figure in Liberia's political opposition, is once again at the…
US-Based Professor Enters Osun State Governorship Race, Promises Education and Healthcare Revolution
By Isaac Okoro Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria - The race for the governorship of Osun State is heating up as Professor…
Ivory Coast Braces for Political Shift as Speculation Surrounds President Ouattara’s Successor
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - As President Alassane Ouattara approaches the twilight of his political career, speculation is rife in Ivory Coast…
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,…
Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election
The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, has won the territory’s…
Dozens Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Including Children
Gaza City, April 9, 2025 - At least 35 Palestinians, including children, have been killed and 55 wounded in a series of intense Israeli airstrikes targeting the Shujayea district in northern…
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
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…
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…