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China’s Growing Footprint in West Africa Sparks Debate Over Development and Influence
LAGOS, Nigeria -Â China's peaceful involvement in West Africa has deepened significantly in recent years, marked by substantial investments in infrastructure, trade partnerships, and development projects. While proponents highlight the potential…
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Tems: “People Don’t Really Respect Women” in Music Industry, Launches Initiative to Empower Female Artists
By Abu Hassan Lagos, Nigeria – Two-time Grammy award-winning Nigerian Afropop star Tems has candidly stated…
Ghana’s Chief Justice Sacked Amid Misconduct Allegations, Sparks Judicial Independence Debate
By Emmanuel Sikena Accra, Ghana – Ghana's Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has been formally removed from…
A Gloomy Day: Reflections on the Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana
By J Wendell Addy The day began cloaked in sorrow. A heavy gloom lingered in…
Liberia: Top LDEA Official Alleges Government Complicity in Drug Trade, Faces Backlash for Unsubstantiated Claims
By Sara Camara MONROVIA, Liberia – A top official within Liberia's Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has…
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Modi Pushes for Deeper India-Africa Ties on Historic Ghana Visit
By Isaac Okoro Accra, Ghana - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used his landmark visit to Ghana, the first by…
Mali Hints at Algerian Involvement in Escalating Sahel Terrorism Amidst Regional Tensions
By Mario Labrador Seville, Spain – As Mali contends with a renewed surge in terrorist attacks, its Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Maïga,…
Ethiopia Launches Ambitious Green Legacy Initiative: Planting 7.5 Billion Seedlings for National Renewal
By James Vusi Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched this year's Green Legacy Initiative (GLI), setting…
Nigeria’s Tinubu Signs Sweeping Tax Overhaul: Aims for Growth but Faces Scrutiny
By Abu Hassan ABUJA, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has signed into law four key bills designed to overhaul…
World Cup 2026: Can Soccer Mend Fractured US-Canada Relations?
By Emily Sims WASHINGTON, D.C. - The relationship between the United States and Canada has become increasingly strained since the beginning…
Gangsterism Grips South African Cities, Leaving Young Victims in the Crossfire
By Daniel Niyongabo Cape Town, South Africa - South Africa's major cities are battling a surge in gang violence, with innocent…
Ethiopian President Taye Leads Delegation to U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda
By Simba Munyua Luanda, Angola - President Taye Atske Selassie of Ethiopia has arrived in Luanda, Angola, leading a high-level delegation…
President Ruto Promises to Employ 24,000 Teachers by January 2026, Bringing Total Hires Under His Administration to 100,000
By Peter Halima Meru, Kenya - President William Ruto has pledged to hire an additional 24,000 teachers by January 2026, further…