Kenyan Newspapers Review: Political Alliances Shift, Healthcare Reforms Proposed, and Parental Rights Reaffirmed

By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya - June 8, 2024 - Today's Kenyan newspapers are dominated by a confluence of significant developments, ranging from shifting political alliances ahead of the 2027 General…

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Growing Chorus in Nigeria Yearns for Change, Driven by Peter Obi’s Leadership Vision

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Algeria and Mali Impose Flight Bans Amid Drone Dispute, Accusations of Terrorism

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African Labor Ministries Called Upon to Prioritize Job Creation to Combat Forced Migration and Youth Poverty Crisis

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Liberia Finally Bans US Adoption Agency Over Allegations of Child Abuse and Mismanagement

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

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South Sudan: A Nation Stillborn? Conflict and Governance Woes Plague Africa’s Youngest State

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Liberia: A Longstanding U.S. Partner in Africa – But What Does Monrovia Truly Gain?

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From Hope to Disappointment: Examining Ernest Bai Koroma’s Presidency and its Missed Opportunities in Sierra Leone

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World Bank Approves $500 Million Loan for Nigeria: Questions Arise Over Wealth Disparity and Governance

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DRC President Commutes Death Sentences of Three Americans Convicted in Coup Attempt

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Trump Defends Sweeping Tariffs on Nigeria, China, and Others, Citing Economic Recapture

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Burkina Faso President Traoré Declares “Revolution,” Questions Democracy’s Role in Development

By Sara Camera Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - In a bold statement challenging conventional wisdom, Burkina Faso's President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that his country is undergoing a "popular, progressive revolution" and…

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Tinubu’s Political Advisor, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Resigns

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