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AU, AfDB, UN Call for Action as Global Instability Hits African Markets
Written by Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanesws A joint brief by the African Union, African Development Bank,…
Liberia Faces FIFA Suspension as Election Dispute Hits Deadline
Written by David S Johnson MONROVIA: The Liberia Football Association says it has received a final…
From Power Cuts to Fuel Price Surges: Africa’s Gulf Fuel Dependence Exposes Economic Fragility
Written by David S Johnson By: Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com | Economy News | Africa MONROVIA…
STAND Urges Liberian Senate to Reject Weedor’s Nomination as NEC Chair
Written by David S Johnson MONROVIA, Liberia — The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day…
Air Côte d’Ivoire Secures 35 Billion FCFA to Build Aircraft Maintenance Hub
Written by tpanewsdesk ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured 35 billion CFA francs…
Nigerian Banks Raise ₦4.65 Trillion in Recapitalization Drive — CBN
Written by tpanewsdesk ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian banks have raised a total of ₦4.65 trillion (approximately…
Samuel P. Jackson Faces Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide Charges in Monrovia Case
Written by David S Johnson Monrovia, Liberia — Samuel P. Jackson has been formally charged by…
UNDP, FDA Validate Baseline Studies to Guide Forest Protection in Liberia
Written by David S Johnson MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration…
Mozambique Clears $701M IMF Debt, but Economic Pressures Persist
Written by David S Johnson MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – Mozambique has fully repaid approximately $701 million owed…
TikTok Star Khaby Lame to Promote Africa’s First Olympic Event
Written by tpanewsdesk DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegalese-born TikTok star Khaby Lame has been named an official…
Four Children Killed in Nursery School Attack in Kampala, Suspect Arrested
Written by Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanesws KAMPALA, UGANDA – Police in Kampala have confirmed that four…
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa Visits Ghana to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Written by tpanewsdesk Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Ghana on Wednesday for a three-day state…
NAYMOTE Liberia Leads Civic Programs on Democracy and Accountability
Written by David S Johnson MONROVIA, LIBERIA – For many Liberians, March offered a firsthand look…
Sub‑Saharan Africa Shifts from External to Domestic Debt — With New Risks
Written by David S Johnson Governments across sub‑Saharan Africa are increasingly moving away from external borrowing…
Liberia, UNICEF Launch 2026–2030 Education Work Plan
Written by David S Johnson MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ministry of Education and the United Nations…
Arsenal Blasts in Burundi Kill 13 Civilians, Dozens Injured
Written by tpanewsdesk The Burundi National Defence Force has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed following…
Liberia’s Electoral Body Enters New Chapter Under Familiar Leadership
Written by Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanesws A formal leadership transition has taken place at National Elections…
Africa’s 4.3% Growth Outlook Masks Uneven Economic Reality
Written by tpanewsdesk Africa’s economic outlook is being described as “positive” by the African Development Bank,…
Africa Secures Historic 10 Teams for 2026 World Cup After DR Congo Playoff Win
Written by TPA Sports+ | Managing Editor Africa will have a record 10 teams at the…
Ivory Coast Commits $1.1 Billion to Power Grid Overhaul Amid Rising Demand and Outages
Written by Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanesws Abidjan, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast has announced a major…
New Senegal Law Raises Jail Time and Fines for LGBTQ+ Conduct
Written by Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanesws Dakar, Senegal — Senegal has enacted legislation significantly increasing prison…
Tanzania’s High‑Speed Internet Market Surges as Fiber Connectivity Expand
Written by tpanewsdesk Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Tanzania is witnessing a rapid expansion in high‑speed internet access…
Liberia Launches 3rd National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking: Progress or Promise?
Written by David S Johnson MONROVIA – Liberia on Tuesday launched its Third National Action Plan…
Liberia’s Elections Commission: Will Experience Translate to Reform?
Written by David S Johnson Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s nomination of veteran election…
“Open for Business, Not Exploitation”: Boakai’s Fisheries Plan Raises Big Promises — and Bigger Questions
Written by David S Johnson Margibi County, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched an…
NaFAA Signs Landmark Digital and Infrastructure Deals at #Kpongama2026
Written by David S Johnson Monrovia, Liberia — The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has…
Security Diplomacy Deepens as Liberia and Morocco Prepare for Landmark 70th Anniversary Security Pact
Written by David S Johnson RABAT, MOROCCO — Strengthening the burgeoning bilateral ties between the Republic…
MSF Warns Sexual Violence Being Used as ‘Weapon of War’ in Darfur Conflict
Written by tpanewsdesk Darfur, Sudan — The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that…
Green Climate Fund Approves $440M for Africa as Total New Climate Financing Nears $1B
Written by David S Johnson The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $440 million in climate…
MSF Reports Dozens Killed, Thousands Cut Off in South Sudan’s Jonglei State
Written by tpanewsdesk Jonglei State, South Sudan — The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says…
Can the African Union Help Solve the Mano River Border Crisis?
Written by tpanewsdesk OPINION EDITORIAL: TPANEWSDESK – THE POINT AFRICA NEWS AGENCY The steady flow of…
Samson Adamu Appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF
Written by David S Johnson Cairo, Egypt – Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been appointed…
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