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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 States has launched a series of airstrikes targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz,…

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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…

Koffa Emerges as Potential Frontrunner for CDC Standard-Bearer in 2029, Say Some

By Isaac Okoro Monrovia, Liberia - A growing sentiment within a significant, educated segment of Liberia's…

Rural Poverty in Nigeria Reaches Alarming 75%, World Bank Report Reveals

By Abu Hassan ABUJA, Nigeria - A new report from the World Bank paints a stark…

Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Steps Down from Active Politics, Citing ‘Divine Guidance’

By Patrice Katuma Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has stunned the…

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,…

Kandeh Yumkella: The Perennial Question Mark in SLPP’s 2028 Presidential Race

By Emmanuel Sikena Freetown, Sierra Leone – With exactly two years remaining until Sierra Leoneans head…

In the Wake of U.S. -Canada tension, Britain’s King Charles Meets with Canada’s PM Trudeau

In the wake of the gumshoe of incendiary statements made about Canada by US President…

Liberia’s Refugee Agency Rocked by High-Stakes Corruption Scandal

President Boakai Suspends Top Officials Amid Explosive Allegations of Misused Funds Meant for Liberia’s Most…

Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Gang Ambush, Dealing Blow to UN Mission

Port-au-Prince, Haiti - A Kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti as part of the UN-backed Multinational…

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Mali Begins Construction of Russian-Backed Gold Refinery, Asserting “Economic Sovereignty”

By Lamin Guèye Senou, Mali - Mali has commenced the construction of a major gold refinery in partnership with Russian conglomerate,…

US Deported Over 900 Nigerians in Six Years, Thousands More Face Removal

By Jeremy Stein WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data reveals that 902 Nigerians have been deported from…

Hungary Withdraws from International Criminal Court, Citing Loss of Impartiality

By Jeffrey Stein Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian parliament has voted to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The…

Brace Yourselves: Kenyans Face Rising Food Prices, CBK Survey Warns

By Simba Munyua Nairobi, Kenya - Kenyans should prepare for a surge in food prices in the coming months, according to…

Gates Foundation Commits $2.5 Billion to End Women’s ‘Needless Suffering’ in Africa and Beyond

By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, KENYA – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest ever commitment to women's…

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…

A Guide to Increasing Liberia’s $500M National Budget to Over Two Billion Dollars in 10 Years!

By Ansu O. Dualu Economic growth is a measure in the increase of production, services, and the output of value…

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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…

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…

Zambian Civil Servants with Political Ambitions Must Resign, Warns Cabinet Secretary

By Patrice Katuma Lusaka, Zambia - Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has issued a firm…

Tunisian Opposition Leaders Jailed on Terror Charges, Sparking Outcry Over Eroding Democracy

By Mohamed Ghani Tunis, Tunisia - A Tunisian court has handed down lengthy prison sentences, some…

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…

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…

Ivory Coast’s Presidential Hopes Dented: Citizenship Ruling Fuels Concerns Over Democratic Participation

By Sara Camara Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election, slated for October, has been thrown into uncertainty following…

Former President Trump on path to win U.S. 2024 Presidential Election

Washington, DC - As former U.S. president and Republican candidate Donald J. Trump and current U.S. vice president and Democratic…

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…

Calls Grow in Liberia to Ease Tax Burden, Offer Permanent Residency to Boost Economy

Monrovia, Liberia - A growing chorus of voices in Liberia is urging the government to enact sweeping changes to its tax and immigration policies to stimulate economic growth. The proposals center…

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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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