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President Mahama Urges Zongo Youth to Embrace Government Initiatives
By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - June 6, 2024 - President John Dramani Mahama has called on young people in Ghana's Zongos and inner cities to seize opportunities offered by the…
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Monrovia Declares All-Out War on Drugs as Thousands March for a Drug-Free Liberia
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) in partnership with several groups…
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…
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…
Kenyan Fintech Pioneer Leon Kiptum, Former EA Vice President, Dies at 44
By Patrice Katuma NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenyan fintech and broader business community is mourning the…
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Mali’s Military Junta Charges Former PM with ‘Undermining State’ Over X Post
By Amadou Keita BAMAKO, MALI – Malian authorities, under military rule, have charged former Prime Minister Moussa Mara with 'undermining the…
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…
UN Deputy Chief Urges ‘Bold Action’ to Transform Food Systems Amid Global Crises at Addis Ababa Summit
By Peter Halima ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has issued a fervent call for global leaders…
Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Imports Amid Deepening Diplomatic Strain
By Emily Sims WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has officially announced a sweeping 30% tariff on South African products exported…
Tanzania Enacts Sweeping Ban: Non-Citizens Barred Including Other Africans from 15 Key Business Sectors Immediately
By Patrice Katuma DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA – The Tanzanian government has enacted a stringent new directive that immediately bars non-citizens,…
Ghana Balances Openness with Local Protection in Foreign Investment Policy
By Lamin Guèye Accra, Ghana – Ghana continues to position itself as an attractive destination for foreign investment, offering broad opportunities…
American National Jailed in Liberia for Alleged $4.8 Billion Mineral Fraud Scheme
By Sara Camara MONROVIA, LIBERIA – An American national has been incarcerated in Liberia after being indicted for allegedly defrauding a…
Benin Boosts Tourism and Diaspora Ties as Ciara Becomes Citizen Under New Descendants Law
By Abu Hassan Cotonou, Benin – American Grammy-winning artist Ciara has become one of the first high-profile figures to be granted…