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“Go to Hell”: Kagame Defiant Amidst Western Sanctions Over DRC Rebel Support

By Patrice Katuma Kigali, Rwanda - President Paul Kagame delivered a blistering rebuke to Western nations in the face of mounting sanctions imposed on Rwanda for its alleged support of the…

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Sierra Leone’s SLPP Faces Uncertainty: No Clear Heir Apparent Emerges After Bio’s Presidency

Freetown, Sierra Leone - As President Julius Maada Bio nears the end of his constitutional term…

Persistent Liberian Legislative Infighting Cripples Governance Amidst Widespread Hardship

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - As Liberia continues to grapple with widespread unemployment and economic…

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…

Working with Partners, Minister Nuetah Steers Liberia’s Agriculture development with proven results

Working with the World Bank, IFAD, AfDB and FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) contributes…

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…

Kalonzo Musyoka Fuels Speculation, Hints at 2027 Reunion with Uhuru Kenyatta

Nairobi, Kenya - Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ignited a political firestorm, dropping hints…

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be Laid to Rest in Hometown of Daura

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is…

A Chance for Sisi to Follow Sadat’s Vision and Courage

It is hard to exaggerate the late Egyptian President Anwar Al-Sadat’s courage when he journeyed…

Nigeria: Soldiers Flee After Boko Haram Islamic Terrorists Attack on Borno Base; Commander Blames Regional Instability

By Abu Hassan Maiduguri, Nigeria - Following a devastating Boko Haram attack on a military base…

Guinea’s Doumbouya Seeks Legitimacy with Proposed Seven-Year Presidential Term Amidst Regional Parallels and French Influence

By Lamin Guèye  CONAKRY, Guinea – General Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea’s transitional president, is moving to solidify…

Former President Kabila Announces Return to DR Congo Amidst Escalating Crisis

By Patrice Katuma Kinshasa, DR Congo - Former President Joseph Kabila announced Tuesday that he will…

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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 to the polls, the ruling…

Palestinian Indicted for Allegedly Threatening Israeli Finance Minister and Samaria Council Head

By Mohamed Ghani Tel Aviv, Israel -- Raden Hassan, a 47-year-old Palestinian resident of Qusra, near Shechem (Nablus), has been…

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 rebels have signed a declaration…

Protesters Rally in Ivory Coast, Demanding Thiam’s Reinstatement for Presidential Election

By Lamin Guèye Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Thousands of protesters gathered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Saturday, and Sunday demanding the…

NPA Managing Director Sekou Dukuly Under Police Investigation for $3.6M Fraud Allegations

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - Sekou A. M. Dukuly, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), is under…

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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The Jordanian people’s position on Trump’s idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza

By Fadi AlshawaheenIn Jordan, the position of the people aligns with the Hashemite leadership in rejecting the idea of displacing…

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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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Challenging the Taliban’s Violations of Afghan Women’s Rights

The Taliban’s egregious violations of women's rights in Afghanistan, especially banning women from education and even from speaking in public,…

UK Halts Trade Talks with Israel, Imposes Sanctions Over West Bank Settler Violence

By Jeffrey Stein London, UK - The United Kingdom has suspended free trade negotiations with Israel…

Judge Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams, Criticizes Trump Admin’s “Bargain”

By Emily Sims New York, NY - A US judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against…

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…

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. …

Liberia Launches Computer-Based Testing Center to Revolutionize Civil Service Recruitment

Monrovia, Liberia — In a landmark step towards modernizing Liberia’s public sector, the Civil Service Agency (CSA) unveiled its first…

Dangote Proposes ‘Biggest, Deepest’ Port in Nigeria’s Ogun State

By Isaac Okoro LAGOS, Nigeria – Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual and head of the Dangote conglomerate, has reportedly submitted a…

Ghana Orders Foreign Traders Out of Gold Market in Sweeping Reform, Sparking Debate

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - In a bold move aimed at reforming its lucrative gold sector, the Ghanaian government has…

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…

Sierra Leone’s SLPP Faces Uncertainty: No Clear Heir Apparent Emerges After Bio’s Presidency

Freetown, Sierra Leone - As President Julius Maada Bio nears the end of his constitutional term limit, the ruling Sierra Leone…

Burkina Faso Military Junta Scraps Electoral Commission, Tightening Grip on Power

By Amadou Keita OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved the country's national electoral commission, asserting greater control…

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,…

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…

Kalonzo Musyoka Fuels Speculation, Hints at 2027 Reunion with Uhuru Kenyatta

Nairobi, Kenya - Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ignited a political firestorm, dropping hints of a potential alliance with former President Uhuru Kenyatta ahead of the hotly anticipated 2027…

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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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