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Liberia: President Boakai Demands Answers After RIA Power Outage Sparks Fury

By David Mansaray – Reporting from Freetown, Sierra Leone Monrovia, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has reportedly expressed outrage following a power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA) on…

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Canada Heads to the Polls April 28, 2025, as Prime Minister Carney Blasts Trump, Citing “Betrayal”

OTTAWA, ON - In a stunning turn of events, former Bank of England and Bank of…

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…

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

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

World Bank Projects Fuel Ghana’s Debt Crisis and Fossil Fuel Dependence, Report Finds

By Isaac Okoro ACCRA, GHANA - A new report by the Centre for Research on Multinational…

ECOWAS Remains Silent as Concerns Mount Over Undemocratic Practices in Togo

Lomé, Togo - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has faced increasing criticism for…

EU and African Union Pledge Enhanced Cooperation Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

By Jean Durand Brussels, Belgium - Foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and the African…

Ethiopia, Kenya Leaders Forge Deeper Ties, Eye Regional Economic Transformation Ahead of UN Summit

By Peter Halima ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and President William…

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,…

Nigeria and DR Congo Face Highest Concentration of World’s Extreme Poverty in 2025, Report Shows

By Isaac Okoro Lagos, Nigeria- A new report by Statista paints a stark picture of…

International Peace Negotiators and Experts Skeptical About DR Congo-AFC/M23 Qatar-Led Peace Deal

By Esther Edoh LONDON, UK - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23…

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith Urges Sierra Leone to Reject “Safe Motherhood” Bill

By Sara Camara FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – In a video address to the Civil Society Network…

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IMF Deputy Managing Director Praises Ethiopia’s Ambitious Reform Program

By Emily Sims Addis Ababa– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Ethiopia for its "robust reform program" and the…

Historic DR Congo-M23 Peace Deal Brokered by Qatar Wins Global Acclaim

By Peter Halima DOHA, QATAR – A pivotal breakthrough in the Democratic Republic of Congo's protracted conflict was achieved Saturday, 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 enrichment, reportedly targeting President Macky…

Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Remittances Surge to US$635.2 Million, Crucial for Economic Stability

By James Vusi HARARE – Zimbabwe has experienced a significant boost in its economic stability with diaspora remittances soaring to US$635.2…

Liberia Mourns the Loss of Honorable John T. Woods, Remembered as a True Patriot

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia is in mourning following the passing of the Honorable John T. Woods, a man…

Serbia’s Massive Protest—Challenges and Opportunities for Vučić

The ongoing protests in Serbia against President Aleksandar Vučić are driven by several key factors. It began following a tragic…

Analyzing Liberia’s 2023 Post-Elections Era: Emphasizing Economic Development and Progress Towards Sustainable Development

By Amara Quardu Mohammed Kamara  The 2023 elections open a new chapter in Liberia’s democratic journey. However, the new government…

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Trump Is Ushering in A National Disaster

By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir America is at a historic crossroad. Disaster is lurking in the shadows. There is no benefit in…

Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner

Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which efficiency…

DR Congo and Rwanda Push for Ceasefire in Doha Talks

Doha, Qatar - Amid escalating tensions and ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

Iran’s Predicaments in the Wake of Nasrallah’s Assassination

As Iran is currently weighing whether or not to go to full scale war with…

Calls Grow for a More Innovative and Effective Ministry of Labor to Tackle Liberia’s Unemployment and Sectoral Decline Crisis

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia grapples with persistent structural and cyclical unemployment, concerns are mounting over the…

Liberia Eyes Transformation into West African Hub for Finance, Business, and Technology

By Peter Halima Monrovia, Liberia - Ambitious plans are gaining momentum to transform Liberia into a leading financial, business, and technology…

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…

Agenda ni kutoa wewe”: Gachagua Fires Back at Ruto, Declares 2027 Ouster Priority

By Peter Halima Tseikuru, Kenya - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, declaring…

Liberia’s 2029 Presidential Race: Early Buzz and Potential Frontrunners Emerge

Monrovia, Liberia - With President Joseph Boakai settling into his term, discussions are already swirling in Liberia about who will contend…

Gabon’s Military Leader, Gen. Oligui Nguema, Secures Landslide Victory in Presidential Election

By Peter Halima Libreville, Gabon - Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema, the military leader who orchestrated the 2023 coup that ended the…

Ramaphosa Brands Afrikaner US Resettlers “Cowards” Amid US Refugee Controversy

By Mohamed Ghani Johannesburg, South Africa - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly criticized a group of 59 Afrikaners who resettled in the United States under a controversial refugee scheme,…

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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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