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Liberian Ambassador Joseph F. Johnson Begins Tenure in Morocco with Diplomatic Outreach
By Mohammed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - H.E. Joseph F. Johnson, the newly appointed Ambassador of…
Ghana at Electoral Crossroad for President and Parliamentary Seats
General elections are expected to be held in Ghana on 7 December 2024 to elect…
Mali Junta Arrests Dozens of Soldiers Over Alleged Coup Plot
By Amadou Keita BAMAKO, Mali – Mali's military junta has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of…
Ivory Coast President Ouattara, 83, Announces Contentious Fourth Term Bid Amidst Democratic Concerns
By Lamin Guèye Abidjan, Ivory Coast – At 83 years old, President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory…
Will a Strategic Alliance with Israel Benefit Liberia? A Look at the Potential and the Challenges
Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia and Israel are exploring a deeper strategic alliance that could encompass areas…
South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Denied UK Visa, Sparks Outrage
By Daniel Niyongabo Johannesburg, South Africa - Julius Malema, the controversial leader of South Africa's Economic…
Koon Ascends to Speakership as Koffa Resigns in Graceful Transition, Ushering in New Chapter for Liberian House of Representatives
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - In a significant turn of events, the Liberian House of…
Obamas Address Persistent Divorce Rumors: “We’ve Had Some Hard Times”
By Emily Sims WASHINGTON D.C. – After months of swirling speculation about the state of their…
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Liberia Supreme Court to Rule on House Speakership Crisis After Presidential Intervention
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The Liberian Supreme Court is poised to deliver its ruling on the contested House of…
Ronaldo Weighs In on 2025 Ballon d’Or Race: Dembele vs. Yamal Heats Up
By Esther Edoh Paris, France - Ahead of the UEFA Nations League final clash between Portugal and Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo…
Tensions Soar in Middle East: US Begins Evacuation of Citizens from Israel as Military Build-Up Intensifies
Mohamed Ghani TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the United States has begun evacuating its citizens…
Nigeria Considers Establishing Building Commission to Strengthen Construction Regulation
By Abu Hassan Abuja, Nigeria - The Nigerian Federal Government is considering establishing a Building and Engineering Construction Commission under the…
Ethiopia Participates in African Union Peace and Security Council Field Mission to Guinea
By Amadou Keita Conakry, Guinea - The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has completed a field mission to…
Trashing Jewish Values Risks Israel’s Survival As We Know It
After 77 torturous years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, punctuated by intense violence and wars, successive Netanyahu-led governments have shattered Jewish…
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…
Trump’s Budget Cuts—A Gamble That Will Sow Global Chaos
It is hard to assess the short- and long-term adverse implications of the White House’s proposed budget cuts to the…
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,…
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…
Williams calls for a reawakening of West African nations in addressing unemployment, workforce development and industry innovation
FREETOWN - A known labor market policy and programs professional has called on countries in Western Africa to focus on…
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…
Guinea’s Paradox: Junta’s Progress Overshadows Democratic Transition
By Lamin Guèye Conakry, Guinea – A profound paradox grips Guinea, placing its future at a critical crossroads. The military junta,…
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…
Kogar’s Senate Win Solidifies VP Koung’s Ascendancy in Nimba, Fuels 2029 Presidential Speculation
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas S. Kogar, a sitting lawmaker and candidate for the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction…
Sierra Leone Gears Up for 2027? Kandeh Yumkella – David Sengeh Joint Ticket Sparks Speculation as Potential Bio Successors
By Amadou Keita Freetown, Sierra Leone - While the dust settles on the recent elections and President Julius Maada Bio is…
Opposition Must Focus on Youth Voters and Unity to Defeat Ruto in 2027, Says MP Amisi
By Peter Helima Nairobi, Kenya - Saboti Member of Parliament, Caleb Amisi, has outlined a strategy he believes the opposition must…
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…
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…