UNECA and UNCTAD Join Forces to Unlock Climate Finance for African SIDS
By Daniel Niyongabo Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have convened a high-level regional dialogue…
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Liberia: A Longstanding U.S. Partner in Africa – But What Does Monrovia Truly Gain?
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In the Wake of U.S. -Canada tension, Britain’s King Charles Meets with Canada’s PM Trudeau
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US Navy Ship Named After Harvey Milk to be Renamed Amid Diversity Purge
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Kenyan Police Officers Charged with Murder of Blogger, Sparking Protests and Calls for Accountability
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - Three police officers in Kenya have been formally charged with the murder of Albert Ojwang,…
Moroccan Campaign Urges ISA to Reconsider Israeli Presence at Sociology Forum Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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Paynesville City, Liberia - The Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) recently delivered a substantial donation to the Muslim community in Liberia, a…
Iran’s Predicaments in the Wake of Nasrallah’s Assassination
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A Nation Bleeds While The World Watches: The Tragedy In Sudan Must End
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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…
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…
African Labor Ministries Called Upon to Prioritize Job Creation to Combat Forced Migration and Youth Poverty Crisis
By Emily Sims New York, USA–African leaders urged to shift focus from partisan appointments to policy changes for job creation. …
West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
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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 Ministry of Labor and Social…
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…
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 directive to all Zambian civil…
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 Canada Governor Mark Carney, who…
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 vacant Nimba County Senate seat,…
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…
Challenging the Taliban’s Violations of Afghan Women’s Rights
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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…
Julius Maada Bio’s Legacy: A President Torn Between Progress and Peril in Sierra Leone
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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,…
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
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Rehabilitation a Priority as President Boakai Mobilizes Nation in Anti-Drug Fight, Equips LDEA with New Fleet
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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…
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…