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Liberia Faces FIFA Suspension as Election Dispute Hits Deadline
MONROVIA: The Liberia Football Association says it has received a final warning from FIFA to resolve an ongoing legal dispute threatening the country’s football governance, with a deadline set for April 9. According to the LFA, the warning follows a ruling by a civil court in Monrovia that granted a preliminary injunction halting the association’s
Trump Seeks $152 Million to Rebuild Alcatraz Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to begin rebuilding the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, as part of a proposal to return the historic island prison to active use. The funding request, submitted on Friday, marks a renewed push by the administration to repurpose the long-closed facility, once known
From Power Cuts to Fuel Price Surges: Africa’s Gulf Fuel Dependence Exposes Economic Fragility
By: Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com | Economy News | Africa MONROVIA — From electricity rationing…
Air Côte d’Ivoire Secures 35 Billion FCFA to Build Aircraft Maintenance Hub
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured 35 billion CFA francs (approximately $58…
Nigerian Banks Raise ₦4.65 Trillion in Recapitalization Drive — CBN
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian banks have raised a total of ₦4.65 trillion (approximately $3–3.5 billion)…
Mozambique Clears $701M IMF Debt, but Economic Pressures Persist
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – Mozambique has fully repaid approximately $701 million owed to the International Monetary…
Sub‑Saharan Africa Shifts from External to Domestic Debt — With New Risks
Governments across sub‑Saharan Africa are increasingly moving away from external borrowing toward domestic debt, a…
Africa’s 4.3% Growth Outlook Masks Uneven Economic Reality
Africa’s economic outlook is being described as “positive” by the African Development Bank, with projections…
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Liberia Faces FIFA Suspension as Election Dispute Hits Deadline
MONROVIA: The Liberia Football Association says it has received a final warning from FIFA to…
Trump Seeks $152 Million to Rebuild Alcatraz Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to begin…
From Power Cuts to Fuel Price Surges: Africa’s Gulf Fuel Dependence Exposes Economic Fragility
By: Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com | Economy News | Africa MONROVIA — From electricity rationing…
STAND Urges Liberian Senate to Reject Weedor’s Nomination as NEC Chair
MONROVIA, Liberia — The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has formally called…
Air Côte d’Ivoire Secures 35 Billion FCFA to Build Aircraft Maintenance Hub
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured 35 billion CFA francs (approximately $58…
Nigerian Banks Raise ₦4.65 Trillion in Recapitalization Drive — CBN
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian banks have raised a total of ₦4.65 trillion (approximately $3–3.5 billion)…
Samuel P. Jackson Faces Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide Charges in Monrovia Case
Monrovia, Liberia — Samuel P. Jackson has been formally charged by the Liberia National Police…
UNDP, FDA Validate Baseline Studies to Guide Forest Protection in Liberia
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Forestry Development…
Mozambique Clears $701M IMF Debt, but Economic Pressures Persist
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – Mozambique has fully repaid approximately $701 million owed to the International Monetary…
TikTok Star Khaby Lame to Promote Africa’s First Olympic Event
DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegalese-born TikTok star Khaby Lame has been named an official ambassador for…
Four Children Killed in Nursery School Attack in Kampala, Suspect Arrested
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Police in Kampala have confirmed that four children were killed in a…
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa Visits Ghana to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Ghana on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, marking…
Trump Signals Possible U.S. Exit From NATO, Deepening Rifts With European Allies
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is strongly considering pulling the United States out…
NAYMOTE Liberia Leads Civic Programs on Democracy and Accountability
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – For many Liberians, March offered a firsthand look at what it means…
Sub‑Saharan Africa Shifts from External to Domestic Debt — With New Risks
Governments across sub‑Saharan Africa are increasingly moving away from external borrowing toward domestic debt, a…
Liberia, UNICEF Launch 2026–2030 Education Work Plan
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ministry of Education and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have…
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Liberia Faces FIFA Suspension as Election Dispute Hits Deadline
MONROVIA: The Liberia Football Association says it has received a final warning from FIFA to…
Africa Secures Historic 10 Teams for 2026 World Cup After DR Congo Playoff Win
Africa will have a record 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a…
Samson Adamu Appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF
Cairo, Egypt – Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting General Secretary of…
CAF Signals Plan to Expand AFCON to 28 Teams
Motsepe Outlines Vision for Broader Participation, Details Yet to Be Announced The Confederation of African…
Senegal Vows to Parade AFCON Trophy Despite Title Being Stripped
Teranga Lions Push Back After CAF Decision, Plan Trophy Celebration Ahead of Friendly Senegal plans…
High-Level Madrid Talks Signal New International Partnerships for Liberian Youth
Liberia is strengthening its international outreach through sports diplomacy following high-level discussions in Madrid between…
Deaf National Team Takes Funding Plea to Boakai’s Doorstep
MONROVIA – Members of Liberia’s Deaf National Football Team staged a protest on Thursday, appealing…
Is Mustapha Raji’s Third Term Bid a Win for the Liberia Football Association?
Mustapha Ishola Raji has served as president of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) since April 2018…
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OneHealth EHR Set to Transform Patient Care with Unified Digital Health Records in Liberia
By: Staff Reporter | www.thepointafricanews.com | Monrovia Monrovia, Liberia — OneHealth Africa Corporation has officially…
From Shoreline Struggles to Sustainable Success — Beatrice and the Promise of Liberia’s Blue Economy
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Iran’s Nuclear Accord: From Landmark Agreement to Lingering Crisis
As we approach the 10-year anniversary of its signing, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action…
Millions Suffer in Silence: Mental Health Still Neglected Across Africa
Mental health is gaining long-overdue attention across Africa, as governments, public health agencies, and civil…
