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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 Technical Study Group (TSG) for the 2025 Club World Cup, making him the sole African coach on the panel. The group will provide tactical analysis and insights throughout the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13 in the […]
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Niger Pushes for Resource Sovereignty, Seizes Control of French-Operated Uranium Mine
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Niger’s government has nationalised the SOMAÏR uranium mine, removing French nuclear company Orano’s majority stake. The decision, made earlier this week, is part of Niger’s broader effort to take direct control of its uranium resources amid ongoing disputes over profit sharing and management. The SOMAÏR site, one of Niger’s […]
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Europe Urges Iran to Return to U.S. Talks in Bid to Prevent Wider Middle East Conflict
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com In a concerted push to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, European leaders have called on Iran to rejoin stalled nuclear talks with the United States, warning that the growing conflict between Israel and Iran threatens regional and global security. At a high-level meeting in Geneva this week, diplomats […]
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Liberian Senator Threatens Lawsuit After Information Ministry Alleges Destabilization
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe of Bomi County says he plans to take legal action against the Liberian government, accusing it of defaming his character in a public statement that he says was both misleading and damaging. The dispute centers on a May 24, 2025, press release from the Ministry […]
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Two Sentenced to 30 Years for Role in Nairobi’s Deadly 2019 Hotel Attack
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com ‘It was just after 3:00 p.m. on a Tuesday afternoon in Nairobi when gunfire shattered the calm in the city’s upscale Westlands district. Smoke rose from the DusitD2 hotel complex, terrified office workers jumped from windows, and emergency responders rushed into chaos. For 12 hours, Kenya stood still—watching yet […]
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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 10-day training camp in the United States when 12 visas — including five for players and seven for officials — were denied, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced on Friday. The team was set to prepare for the Women’s AfroBasket 2025 […]
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Kenya Opposition to Pursue ICC Case Against President Ruto Over Police Killings
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Kenya’s United Opposition has announced its intention to bring a case at the International Criminal Court against President William Ruto, accusing him of crimes against humanity. The opposition alleges that Ruto’s government is behind a wave of extra-judicial killings and disappearances linked to recent protests, and that rogue police […]
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Torrential Floods in Southern China Displace 70,000, Affect Over 300,000
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Southern China has been hit hard by heavy rainfall and flooding over the past week. More than 300,000 people have been affected, and about 70,000 have been forced to leave their homes. The flooding, made worse by Tropical Storm Wutip and the early arrival of the monsoon season, has […]
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RWANDA: Detention on Incitement Charges Ignites Fears for Dissent and Human Rights in Kagame’s Rwanda
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com In a development that has immediately reignited long-standing concerns over political freedoms in Rwanda, prominent opposition figure Victoire Ingabire was arrested overnight by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB). The charges, “creating a criminal organization and inciting the public against the leadership,” resonate deeply within a country where critical voices […]
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U.S.-Brokered Agreement Seeks to End Eastern Congo Conflict, Address M23 Rebellion, and Catalyze Regional Investment
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com A significant diplomatic breakthrough has been achieved between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, with technical teams from both nations initialing a draft peace agreement following intensive U.S.-mediated talks in Washington D.C. The provisional deal, which seeks to bring an end to the protracted and devastating conflict […]
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VIENNA: IAEA Finds No Evidence of Weaponization Amid Israeli Strikes, Trump’s Assertions
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has declared that the organization has found no evidence of a systematic plan by Iran to move towards building a nuclear weapon, directly addressing escalating tensions in the Middle East. This statement comes amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes […]
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South Africa: UK Denies MP Julius Malema Entry for Second Time
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com South African opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Julius Malema has been denied entry to the United Kingdom for the second time in two months by the UK Home Office. The Home Office stated that his presence was deemed “non-conducive to the public good” and that allowing him into the […]
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Liberia: Capitol Arson Suspect Arrested Amid $200,000 Bribery Claims Against Boakai Government
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com John Nyanti, identified as one of the prime suspects in the December 2024 arson attack on Liberia’s Capitol Building, has been arrested and jailed following an international manhunt. His apprehension has ignited a political firestorm, as Nyanti is now making explosive claims that the administration of President Joseph Boakai […]
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Why the GBU-57 Must Stay on the Table
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com | OPINION EDITORIAL For over two decades, Iran has tested the world’s patience, inching ever closer to a nuclear threshold while playing the victim in a game of brinkmanship. Its enrichment facilities are deep underground, beyond the reach of ordinary bombs. That’s not a coincidence—it’s a shield of arrogance. […]
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The GBU-57 and the Dangerous Dance Toward Escalation in the Middle East
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com | OPINION The ongoing tension between Iran and Israel has once again escalated into a crisis that risks pulling the entire region—and possibly the world—into conflict. At the center of the current alarm is not just rhetoric or even rocket fire, but a single bomb: the American-made GBU-57, also […]
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Thousands Flee Capital as Turkey Boosts Border Security Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
By: Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com Iran has vehemently rejected a call for “unconditional surrender” from U.S. President Donald Trump today, as its capital, Tehran, continues to be pounded by intensified Israeli airstrikes. The conflict, now in its sixth day, has triggered a mass exodus from the city, prompting neighboring Turkey to significantly bolster security measures […]
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Ministry of Education and LNP Announce Immediate Enforcement to Prioritize Student Safety and Public Order
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com MONROVIA – The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Liberia National Police (LNP) have jointly announced the immediate and strict enforcement of a regulation banning street parades during school gala day programs, graduation ceremonies, and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) completion celebrations across all 15 counties. This […]
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Liberia’s First Lady Delivers Visionary Address at Merck Foundation Summit in Dubai
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Liberia’s First Lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai delivered a passionate and visionary address today, June 18, 2025, at the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The influential event convened First Ladies, health ministers, development […]
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FIFA: Aliou Cissé Becomes Only African Coach on FIFA’s Club World Cup Technical Panel
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SOUTH AFFRICA: SuperSport’s Phumlani Msibi Dies at 57 After Brief Illness, sources say
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Niger Pushes for Resource Sovereignty, Seizes Control of French-Operated Uranium Mine
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Europe Urges Iran to Return to U.S. Talks in Bid to Prevent Wider Middle East Conflict
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Liberia’s New Fisheries Plan Poised to Attract Investment and Boost Economic Growth
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Liberian Senator Threatens Lawsuit After Information Ministry Alleges Destabilization
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Two Sentenced to 30 Years for Role in Nairobi’s Deadly 2019 Hotel Attack
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com ‘It was just after 3:00 p.m. on a Tuesday…
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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…
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Mpox Deaths in Africa Near 1,800 as Cases Surpass 52,000 in 2024–25 Surge
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa…
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13 Killed in Night Raid on Nigerian Village in Plateau State
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com At least 13 people were killed late Thursday night…
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Kenya Opposition to Pursue ICC Case Against President Ruto Over Police Killings
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Kenya’s United Opposition has announced its intention to bring…
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Torrential Floods in Southern China Displace 70,000, Affect Over 300,000
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RWANDA: Detention on Incitement Charges Ignites Fears for Dissent and Human Rights in Kagame’s Rwanda
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com In a development that has immediately reignited long-standing concerns…
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India Unveils Ambitious $10 Billion Plan for Undersea Power Cables to Saudi Arabia and UAE
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com India is embarking on a monumental infrastructure project, committing…
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RUSSIA: OPEC and Russia Bolster Energy Dialogue at 10th High-Level Meeting in St. Petersburg
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LIBERIA: New Legislation Seeks to Bolster Law Enforcement Capabilities and Public Trust
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The Liberian House of Representatives (HOR) has taken a…
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FRANCE: RwandAir Crowned Africa’s Best Regional Airline at Prestigious 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards in Paris
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com RwandAir has achieved a significant milestone, being named the…
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U.S.-Brokered Agreement Seeks to End Eastern Congo Conflict, Address M23 Rebellion, and Catalyze Regional Investment
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com A significant diplomatic breakthrough has been achieved between the…
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Nigeria: University’s ‘No Bra, No Exam’ Policy Sparks Outrage After Viral Video
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in southwestern Ogun State is…
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VIENNA: IAEA Finds No Evidence of Weaponization Amid Israeli Strikes, Trump’s Assertions
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency…
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Liberia: Senate Joint Committee to Review Cybercrime Act for Passage
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The Liberian Senate has established a Joint Committee to…
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Tunisia: Five National Guard Officers Killed in Tragic Sfax Traffic Accident
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Five Tunisian National Guard officers were killed in a…
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CAMEROON: Long-Serving President Faces Unified Opposition Amid Rising Tensions
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Cameroon is gearing up for its presidential election in…
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Uganda: Over 500 Ugandans Stranded in Israel Amid Iran Conflict
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com More than 500 Ugandans, predominantly students and some businesspeople,…
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South Africa: UK Denies MP Julius Malema Entry for Second Time
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com South African opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Julius Malema…
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Liberia: President to Address WAES on Economic Transformation and Investment Opportunities
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., departed Liberia today, June…
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Kenya: Deputy Police Chief Gives Statement on Blogger’s Death in Custody
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, appeared…
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Egypt: New Hydrocarbon Concessions Aim to Boost National Output
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Egypt has officially awarded seven new oil exploration and…
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Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Hassan Opens John Pombe Magufuli Bridge
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan today officially inaugurated the…
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USA: World’s Largest SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes During Test in South Texas
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The world’s largest rocket, SpaceX’s towering Starship 36, reportedly…
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Liberia: Capitol Arson Suspect Arrested Amid $200,000 Bribery Claims Against Boakai Government
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com John Nyanti, identified as one of the prime suspects…
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Why the GBU-57 Must Stay on the Table
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The GBU-57 and the Dangerous Dance Toward Escalation in the Middle East
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Zelensky Leaves G7 Summit with Canadian Aid, Cites ‘Crisis’ in Diplomacy After Missed Trump Meeting
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Thousands Flee Capital as Turkey Boosts Border Security Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
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Ministry of Education and LNP Announce Immediate Enforcement to Prioritize Student Safety and Public Order
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Liberia’s First Lady Delivers Visionary Address at Merck Foundation Summit in Dubai
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Rabat Aims to Offset $3 Billion Deficit Driven by Turkish Fabric Imports, Seeks Greater Investment
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Hilton and Marriott Set to Significantly Boost Presence Across Africa, Tapping into Continent’s Rapid Hospitality Growth
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Mediterranean Tragedy: 60 Migrants Feared Dead After Two Shipwrecks Off Libya
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Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Pastor Gilbert Deya Dies in Tragic Kenya Road Accident
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National Commission on Human Rights Condemns Police Brutality Amid Calls for Accountability in Albert Ojwang Case
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UK House of Commons Votes to Decriminalize Abortion in England and Wales
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Liberia’s President Boakai Orders National Mourning as Nation Prepares for State Funeral and Re-burial of Samuel Doe and First Lady Nancy Doe in Grand Gedeh
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Defiantly Responds to Trump, Threatens ‘Serious and Lasting Damage’ for U.S. Intervention
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TotalEnergies Eyes “This Summer” for Restart of $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project
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Rwanda Secures $300 Million Partnership with OPEC Fund for Key Development Sectors
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U.S. Bolsters Middle East Military Presence Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
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U.S. Universities Secure Temporary Reprieve as Court Halts DoD Research Funding Reductions
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Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender,’ States Supreme Leader is Safe ‘For Now’ Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
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Doumbouya Decrees General Directorate of Elections, Signaling Shift in Guinea’s Transition Roadmap
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Egypt Approves $91 Billion Budget with Targeted 4.5 % Growth for 2025/26
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ArcelorMittal’s Billion-Dollar Investment: A Test for Liberia’s Commitment to Workforce Justice Amid Mounting Grievances
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Libya Urges U.S. to Reconsider Travel Ban, Citing Sacrifices in Terror Fight
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Kenya Bolsters Financial Crime Fight as President Ruto Signs New Legislation
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Uganda President Defies Supreme Court, Enacts Law Allowing Military Trials for Civilians
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Tinubu Orders Security Clampdown After Over 200 Killed in Benue Violence
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Abuja Talks Deepen EU-ECOWAS Cooperation on Regional Stability and Development
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New AEON Humanoid Robot by Hexagon to Begin Industrial Deployment This Year
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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Eastern DRC as Conflict Displaces Thousands, Halts Services
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FIFA Eyes Record $10 Billion from Expanded 2026 World Cup
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