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King Mohammed VI Calls for Africa’s Economic Transformation at Ibrahim Governance Forum
By Mohamed Ghani Marrakech, Morocco - June 2, 2025 - King Mohammed VI delivered a powerful message advocating for Africa's economic transformation at the opening of the 2025 Ibrahim Governance Weekend…
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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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Surge in White South Africans Seeking US Asylum Raises Questions, Strains System
WASHINGTON D.C. - The United States asylum system is experiencing an unexpected influx of applications from South African nationals, predominantly of…
West Africa Still Battling Relentless Tide of Drug Trafficking: More Action Needed, Experts Say
ACCRA, GHANA - Despite efforts to combat the flow of illicit drugs across West Africa, the region remains a major transit…
Kenya Pulls the Plug on IMF Loan Programme: What it Means for the Economy
Nairobi, Kenya - In a surprising move, Kenya has terminated its loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 10 months…
Global Markets Stumble as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify, Risk Aversion Rises
NEW YORK/LONDON - Global financial markets experienced a sharp downturn on Tuesday and days after, triggered by the intensification of Israeli…
DR Congo and Rwanda Push for Ceasefire in Doha Talks
Doha, Qatar - Amid escalating tensions and ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), diplomats from the DRC and…
West Africa Faces Growing Pressure over Corruption, Youth Unemployment, and Poverty Amidst Disparities in Wealth, Concerns Raised in Washington DC
WASHINGTON D.C. - Growing frustration over systemic corruption, rampant youth unemployment, and unacceptable levels of poverty across West African nations are…
President Boakai Poised to Usher in Era of Change and Advance Economic Development in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia - With a palpable sense of optimism in the air, President Joseph Boakai is stepping firmly into his role…
Kagame Warns Belgium Against “Undermining” Rwanda’s Progress
Kigali, Rwanda - In a strongly worded address, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has warned Belgium against what he perceives as repeated…