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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
Ivory Coast Commits $1.1 Billion to Power Grid Overhaul Amid Rising Demand and Outages
Abidjan, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast has announced a major 700 billion CFA franc (approximately…
Tanzania’s High‑Speed Internet Market Surges as Fiber Connectivity Expand
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Tanzania is witnessing a rapid expansion in high‑speed internet access as fiber‑optic…
“Open for Business, Not Exploitation”: Boakai’s Fisheries Plan Raises Big Promises — and Bigger Questions
Margibi County, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched an ambitious 10-year national fisheries…
Green Climate Fund Approves $440M for Africa as Total New Climate Financing Nears $1B
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $440 million in climate financing for Africa as…
Liberia Moves to Boost Power Supply with 100MW Short-Term Fix, $500M Gas Project
Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has announced a dual-track strategy aimed at addressing…
Liberia Gears Up for First Locally Made Tires: Jeety Rubber Sets 2028 Milestone
Liberia may be on the verge of a historic industrial milestone. Upjit Singh Sachdeva, owner…
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EAC AI Summit Exposes Readiness Gaps in East Africa
Leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across the East African Community have convened in Kigali for…
Arsenal Blasts in Burundi Kill 13 Civilians, Dozens Injured
The Burundi National Defence Force has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed following a series…
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…
Liberia’s Electoral Body Enters New Chapter Under Familiar Leadership
A formal leadership transition has taken place at National Elections Commission Liberia, with outgoing Chairperson…
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…
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…
Ivory Coast Commits $1.1 Billion to Power Grid Overhaul Amid Rising Demand and Outages
Abidjan, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast has announced a major 700 billion CFA franc (approximately…
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…
Tanzania’s High‑Speed Internet Market Surges as Fiber Connectivity Expand
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Tanzania is witnessing a rapid expansion in high‑speed internet access as fiber‑optic…
Liberia Launches 3rd National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking: Progress or Promise?
MONROVIA – Liberia on Tuesday launched its Third National Action Plan (NAP) aimed at combating…
Liberia’s Elections Commission: Will Experience Translate to Reform?
Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s nomination of veteran election official Jonathan K. Weedor…
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…
“Open for Business, Not Exploitation”: Boakai’s Fisheries Plan Raises Big Promises — and Bigger Questions
Margibi County, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched an ambitious 10-year national fisheries…
NaFAA Signs Landmark Digital and Infrastructure Deals at #Kpongama2026
Monrovia, Liberia — The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has signed two major agreements…
Security Diplomacy Deepens as Liberia and Morocco Prepare for Landmark 70th Anniversary Security Pact
RABAT, MOROCCO — Strengthening the burgeoning bilateral ties between the Republic of Liberia and the…
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…
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Senegal Appeals to CAS in Bid to Reclaim 2025 AFCON Title
Dakar, Senegal / Lausanne, Switzerland — The #Senegalese Football Federation (#FSF) has formally lodged an…
First Since 2014: Liberia Hosts Final CAF A License Module with International Coaches
By: TPA Sports Desk | www.thepointafricanews.com/tpa-sports | Monrovia, Liberia The Liberia Football Association (LFA) completes…
West Ham Signs Senegalese Defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague for ~£19 Million
By: TPA Sports Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com West Ham United have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old…
Liberia at Risk of ITTF Sanctions Over Possible Withdrawal from 2025 West Africa Regional Table Tennis Qualifiers
By: Sylvester Tamba – TPA Sports Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Liberia is teetering on the brink…
Chelsea Win FIFA’s 32-Team Club World Cup in Commanding Fashion
By: TPA Sports Desk | www.thepointafricanews.com/tpa-sports Chelsea Football Club have emerged as champions of the…
Arsenal Nears Deal to Finalize £55M Transfer of Viktor Gyökeres
By: TPA Sports Desk | www.thepointafricanews.com/tpa-sports Arsenal is reportedly on the verge of finalizing the…
Africa New Stars Sports Academy Appeals for Funds as Douglas Sackor Heads to Senegal for Mawade Tryout
By: Sylvester Tamba – TPA Sports Desk | Monrovia, Liberia | editor@thepointafricanews.com Rising Liberian football…
Diogo Jota, Liverpool Forward, Dies in Fatal Car Accident with Brother in Spain
By: TPA Sports Desk | www.thepointafricanews.com/tpa-sports The football world has been plunged into mourning following…
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ArcelorMittal’s Billion-Dollar Investment: A Test for Liberia’s Commitment to Workforce Justice Amid Mounting Grievances
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia – The ground trembles not just…
Sudan’s Silent Famine: War’s Stalemate Consumes Lives and Hope, Leaving Millions Stranded
By: Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com | FEATURED KHARTOUM, Sudan – The dust-choked landscape of Sudan…
Top 10 Most Influential African Leaders Today
This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary…
