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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
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Namibia Sends First Shipment Under AfCFTA, Marking Major Leap in Continental Trade Integration
Africa’s long-awaited trade agreement has officially entered a new phase of real-world implementation. Namibia on…
Massive Health Coverage Cuts Feared Under New Trump-Backed Budget Bill
A sweeping budget bill backed by President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans is projected to…
Seville Hosts Key Business Forum as UN Pushes for Increased Private Finance for SDGs
The International Business Forum (IBF), a pivotal component of the 4th International Conference on Financing…
Nigeria: Peter Obi Confirms Candidacy, Rejects Atiku Alliance
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed his intention to run in the nation’s…
Nairobi Set to Become EBRD’s African Hub, President Ruto Announces
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has made a significant decision to establish…
Liberia: UL Set to Offer First Master’s and Ph.D. in Gender and Security Studies
By: David S. Johnson – Staff Reporter | TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The University…
Liberian Gov’t Engages U.S. Embassy Over Visa Misuse Concerns
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has entered into urgent diplomatic engagement with officials from the…
India’s PM Modi Set for Maiden State Visit to Namibia, Bolstering Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a historic multi-nation diplomatic tour…
Canada Drops Digital Services Tax to Rekindle U.S. Trade Talks
By: TPA Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com Canada has announced it will rescind its proposed 3…
Seville Conference Opens: Africa Pushes for Debt Relief, Financial System Reform
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)…
Togo Protests Turn Deadly: Civic Groups Report 7 Killed in Lomé Unrest
At least seven people have been killed and dozens more injured during anti-government protests that…
Mary Broh: Liberia’s “Law-and-Order” Figure Under Investigation
By: David S. Johnson – Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com Mary Tanyonnoh Broh emerged during President…
Turkey: Izmir Blaze Evacuates Hundreds, Grounds Flights, Injures Firefighters
A massive wildfire in the western Turkish province of İzmir, which severely impacted the coastal…
President Trump Announces “Very Wealthy” Group to Acquire TikTok
By: TPA Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a buyer…
Niger’s Military Leader Blames France, Not Terrorists, as Primary Threat
Niger’s transitional President and military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has sharply criticized France, declaring it…
Trump Reaffirms Support for Netanyahu Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his full support…
