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Monrovia Across West Africa, women have historically served as the tireless backbone of political movements—organizing grassroots rallies, mobilizing voters, and driving campaign momentum through every electoral cycle. Yet, once the ballots are counted and council doors close on budget negotiations and policy development, women remain…
African Stories
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AU, AfDB, UN Call for Action as Global Instability Hits African Markets
A joint brief by the African Union, African Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa…
STAND Calls for Expulsion of Guinean Ambassador Over Sovereignty Concerns
The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has called on the Liberian government to expel Guinea’s ambassador, accusing authorities of…
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…
From Power Cuts to Fuel Price Surges: Africa’s Gulf Fuel Dependence Exposes Economic Fragility
Africa MONROVIA — From electricity rationing to rising fuel prices, African countries heavily dependent on imported petroleum products are facing growing economic…
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 on the Liberian Senate to reject the…
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 million) in financing from the West African…
Liberia & Local Stories
Monrovia and the counties
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 in connection with the death of Toni Khumalo, a South African national, authorities confirmed. The charges include…
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Politics & Governance
Elections, legislature, diplomacy and accountability
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…
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Business & Economy
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Tech & Innovation
Connectivity, digital health and frontier technology
EAC AI Summit Exposes Readiness Gaps in East Africa
Leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across the East African Community have convened in Kigali for the 4th Regional Science, Technology and Innovation…
Humans Return to Deep Space as Artemis II Crew Heads Beyond the Moon
More than five decades after the last crewed lunar mission, four astronauts have embarked on a historic journey back toward deep space…
First Lady Melania Trump Appears with Humanoid Robot at White House Summit
Washington, D.C. — A humanoid robot joined U.S. First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday at the White House during the second day…
Musk Unveils New Mars Timeline, Signals Renewed U.S. Focus on the Moon
TECH NEWS Tech billionaire and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has announced an updated timeline for humanity’s push toward Mars, outlining…
Health & Climate
Public health, outbreaks and the environment
New Senegal Law Raises Jail Time and Fines for LGBTQ+ Conduct
Dakar, Senegal — Senegal has enacted legislation significantly increasing prison sentences for individuals convicted of same‑sex relations, a move that has alarmed…
MSF Warns Sexual Violence Being Used as ‘Weapon of War’ in Darfur Conflict
Darfur, Sudan — The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that parties involved in the conflict in Darfur are systematically…
MSF Reports Dozens Killed, Thousands Cut Off in South Sudan’s Jonglei State
Jonglei State, South Sudan — The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says at least 58 people have been killed following recent…
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Can the African Union Help Solve the Mano River Border Crisis?
OPINION EDITORIAL: TPANEWSDESK - THE POINT AFRICA NEWS AGENCY The steady flow of the Makona River has long sustained communities along the borders of…
Read the column →Liberia’s Bid for the African Union Peace and Security Council: Promise, Constraints, and the Test of Readiness
OP-ED As Liberia seeks election to the African Union Peace and Security Council for the 2026–2028 term, the move underscores both the country’s aspirations…
Read the column →Sudan’s Silent Famine: War’s Stalemate Consumes Lives and Hope, Leaving Millions Stranded
FEATURED KHARTOUM, Sudan – The dust-choked landscape of Sudan tells a grim tale of a nation ravaged by conflict. Here, amidst a brutal stalemate…
Read the column →World News
Global affairs through an African lens
At Least 30 Killed in Gang Attack on Haitian Town
Port-au-Prince, Haiti — Dozens of people have been killed following a brutal gang attack in central Haiti, with the death toll still…
Breaking: Trump’s Signature to Appear on U.S. Dollar Bills
Historic First as Treasury Announces Change Aimed at 250th Anniversary Commemorations Officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury have announced that…
Senegal Appeals to CAS in Bid to Reclaim 2025 AFCON Title
Dakar, Senegal / Lausanne, Switzerland — The #Senegalese Football Federation (#FSF) has formally lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for…
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