U.S. Congressman Chris Smith Urges Sierra Leone to Reject “Safe Motherhood” Bill
By Sara Camara FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – In a video address to the Civil Society Network (CSN) Sierra Leone on April 16, 2025, U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) voiced strong opposition…
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Liberia: Prominent Personality Calls for Overhaul of Residency System, Advocating for Permanent Residency for Foreigners
Monrovia, Liberia – Jones N. Williams, a prominent Liberian figure, public philosopher and public policy professional, has ignited a national conversation by advocating for a significant shift in the country's immigration…
Expelled South African Ambassador Rasool Urges Reset of US-South Africa Relations
Cape Town, South Africa – Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African Ambassador to the United States who was recently expelled for publicly criticizing the U.S. stance on the new trends of…
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 ranging from agriculture and technology to security and infrastructure development. While details remain scarce, the…
Mano River Union (MRU) Subregion Faces Development Headwinds as Skill Gaps Hamper Growth
Freetown, Sierra Leone - A recent survey has highlighted a growing concern across the Mano River Union (MRU) – a significant skills gap and mismatch that is hindering economic development and…
Liberia Bleeds: International Concessionaires Accused of Looting Resources with Little Benefit to the Nation
Monrovia, Liberia - A growing wave of discontent is sweeping through Liberia as accusations of exploitation mount against several international concessionaires operating within the country. Critics allege that these companies are…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Jailed Pending Trial on Corruption Charges, Sparking Outrage
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been formally arrested and taken into custody pending trial on corruption charges, marking a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Turkey. The move,…
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 assumed the prime minister position a few days ago after…
Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Gains Momentum: Supporters Call for Presidential Run
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr is increasingly being seen as a potential future leader of Sierra Leone, with a growing chorus of supporters publicly urging her to consider…
Canada Poised to Win Trade Spats with U.S., Foreign Affairs Minister Confidently Asserts
OTTAWA - Canada can emerge victorious in trade disputes with the United States, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, who expressed unwavering confidence in Ottawa's ability to navigate complex international…
President Boakai’s Arrest Agenda Faces A Slow Pace: Is a Cabinet Shakeup the Solution?
Monrovia, Liberia - President Joseph Boakai's ambitious "Arrest Agenda," aimed at tackling corruption and fast-tracking socio-development is facing mounting criticisms for its perceived slow pace and 'lack' of well- felt results.…
Beyond the Coup in Burkina Faso: Why Captain Traoré Still Commands Respect in the West
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the young military leader who seized power in Burkina Faso in September 2022, might seem like another figure in a region grappling with instability.…
Manufacturing in Africa: Beyond Assembly Plants
By J. Wendell Addy Another assembly plants? We need to manufacture components in Africa—then we’re talking! At the 2024 UNGA Corporate Council of Africa sideline meeting, I ran into the…
Liberia: President Boakai Faces Crucial Chief Justice Choice as Youh’s Retirement Looms
Monrovia, Liberia - With the impending retirement of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh in June 2025, President Joseph Boakai is facing a pivotal decision that will shape the future of Liberia's…
Ugandan President Museveni Stresses No Intent to “Extinct” Opposition, Despite Political Clashes and the alleged torture of opposition leaders
Kampala, Uganda - In a recent address, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni reiterated his government's commitment to a multi-party-political system, stating that he does not intend to "extinct" the opposition, despite ongoing…
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