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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
Namibia Cuts Fuel Levies by 50% to Ease Rising Pump Prices
Government Moves to Shield Consumers from Global Energy Shock Windhoek, Namibia – Namibia has announced…
Gold Prices Surge in Sudan, Outpacing Global Market Rates
21-Carat Gold Trades Above International Benchmark Amid Economic Pressures Gold prices in Sudan have risen…
Uganda Eyes $594 Million in First Oil Revenue Projections
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is projected to generate approximately $594 million in oil revenues during…
Liberia’s Prexy Boakai Appoints Brownie Samukai to Lead National Yellow Machines Management Board
By: Staff Reporter | www.thepointafricanews.com | Monrovia Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.…
Liberia’s Investment Climate Gains Momentum — and Global Investors are Taking Notice
By: David S. Johnson | www.thepointafricanew.com | Liberia Liberia is drawing renewed global interest as…
South Africa Open to Using ECB Repo Lines to Support Financial Stability
By: TPA NewsDesk | www.thepointafricanews.com | South Africa | BUSINESS NEWS Johannesburg — South Africa…
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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…
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…
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…
Samson Adamu Appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF
Cairo, Egypt – Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting General Secretary of…
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…
Former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual Dies at 84
Algiers, Algeria – Former President Liamine Zeroual has died at the age of 84, Algerian…
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…
CAF Signals Plan to Expand AFCON to 28 Teams
Motsepe Outlines Vision for Broader Participation, Details Yet to Be Announced The Confederation of African…
Namibia Cuts Fuel Levies by 50% to Ease Rising Pump Prices
Government Moves to Shield Consumers from Global Energy Shock Windhoek, Namibia – Namibia has announced…
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.…
Gold Prices Surge in Sudan, Outpacing Global Market Rates
21-Carat Gold Trades Above International Benchmark Amid Economic Pressures Gold prices in Sudan have risen…
Liberia National Red Cross Honors Outgoing ECOWAS Representative
Ambassador Josephine A. Nkrumah Recognized for Outstanding Service Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Red…
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…
Deadly Landslides Hit Southern Tanzania
At least 20+ people killed as heavy rain triggers landslides in Mbeya region Authorities in…
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…
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Calvert-Lewin Bids Farewell to Everton After Nine Years
By: TPA Sports Desk | www.thepointafricanews.com/tpa-sports | United Kingdom Dominic Calvert-Lewin has officially confirmed he…
Kirsty Coventry Makes History as IOC’s First Woman and African President
Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has officially taken office as President of the International Olympic Committee…
FIFA: Aliou Cissé Becomes Only African Coach on FIFA’s Club World Cup Technical Panel
By: TPA Sports Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé has been appointed to FIFA’s…
SOUTH AFFRICA: SuperSport’s Phumlani Msibi Dies at 57 After Brief Illness, sources say
By: TPA Sports Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com SuperSport has confirmed the passing of longtime sports commentator…
U.S. Visa Crackdown Hits Senegal Team Ahead of AfroBasket 2025
By: TPA Sports Desk | www.thepointafricanews.com/sports Senegal’s women’s national basketball team has canceled a planned…
FIFA Eyes Record $10 Billion from Expanded 2026 World Cup
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com ZURICH, Switzerland – The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly…
Rwanda Finalizes Squad for Africa Sitting Volleyball Championships in Nairobi
By: TPA Sports Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com KIGALI, Rwanda – Rwanda has officially announced its national…
African Clubs Set Their Sights on Glory as 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Kicks Off in U.S.
By: TPA Sports Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup officially got underway…
