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Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant rolls out 2028 campaign

Story by Reporter Problem Masau Harare - A Zimbabwe’s Presidential aspirant Peter Munyanduri is campaigning…

Ghana:  Can Bawumia Rise Again? Questions Swirl Around Former VP’s Political Future

Accra, Ghana - Following a significant shift in the political landscape, questions are swirling around the…

Suspended Nigerian Female Senator Barred From Parliament Amid Harassment Claims and Legal Battle

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria – A suspended Nigerian Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was on Tuesday blocked…

U.S. Imposes Sweeping New Visa Restrictions on 31 African Nations, Limiting Access

By Jeremy Stein WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States has announced significant new visa restrictions…

Courtroom Erupts in Tears as Details Emerge in Case of South African Girl Sold by Mother

By Simba Munyua Saldanha Bay, South Africa - Heartbreak and sobs filled a courtroom in Saldanha…

Morocco to Reassess Trade Deal with Turkey Amid Soaring Deficits

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco - The Moroccan government is set to initiate a comprehensive review…

U.S. Embassy Issues Stark Warning to Liberians: “Don’t Risk Jail or Deportation”

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - The United States Embassy in Monrovia has issued a stern…

President Boakai Orders Full Investigation into Mysterious Deaths, Sets Clear Agenda for Action at Cabinet Meeting

Press Release: Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made it clear…

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…

Kemi Badenoch: “I No Longer Identify as Nigerian” Despite Ancestry

By Esther Edoh London, UK – Conservative Party figure Kemi Badenoch has publicly stated that she…

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Ruto Cabinet Approves 90,000 Youth Job Opportunities with KSh 6,000 Stipend: NYOTA Programme Applications Underway

By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, Kenya – In a significant boost for youth employment, President William Ruto's Cabinet has endorsed the National…

Trump Uses Misidentified Congo Image to Push False Narrative of White Farmer Massacres in South Africa

By Patrice Katuma Kinshasa, DR Congo - President Donald Trump presented South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a falsely interpreted image…

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,…

“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…

Liberia’s Indian Community Mourns the Passing of Laxmandas T Bhojwani, Beloved Businessman, Community and Religious Leader

By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia - May 24, 2025 - The Indian community in Liberia is in mourning following the passing…

Op-ed: When a Medical Doctor Leads Where Business Leaders Hesitate: A Wake-Up Call for Africa’s Private Sector (PSBoR)

By J. Wendell Addy Maryland, USA - I recently spoke at a conference in Egypt about Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)…

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…

Citizen Insecurity in Latin American Nations

By G. Al Smith The concept of security in modern society involves a vast range of challenges and complications, going…

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Liberia’s Economic Landscape Raises Concerns Over Foreign Dominance

By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia - A growing debate is simmering in Liberia regarding the extent…

Dozens of International Students Flee Harvard Amid Trump Administration Crackdowns

By Esther Edoh Cambridge, MA - Harvard University is experiencing a significant increase in transfer requests…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Early Polls Suggest APC Could Challenge SLPP’s Hold in Sierra Leone’s Next Election

Freetown, Sierra Leone - Recent pilot opinion polls are hinting at a potential shift in Sierra Leone's political landscape, suggesting that…

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…

Tanzania’s Democracy Under Threat as Main Opposition Party Banned from Election

By Simba Munyua DAR ES SALAAM - Concerns are mounting over the state of democracy in Tanzania as the country's main…

“Wantam!” Kioni Declares Ruto Will Lose 2027 Election, Accuses Government of Empty Promises

By Peter Halima Embu, Kenya - Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has confidently asserted that President William Ruto will not…

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…

South Africa: MK Party Sacks Secretary-General Over Visit to Fugitive Pastor Bushiri

By Mohamed Ghani Johannesburg, South Africa - The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has removed Floyd Shivambu from his position as secretary-general, just six months after he took on the role. The…

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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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