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Arsenal Blasts in Burundi Kill 13 Civilians, Dozens Injured
The Burundi National Defence Force has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed following a series of explosions triggered by a fire at…
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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 a historic journey back toward deep space…
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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 Davidetta Browne-Lansanah handing over duties to Acting…
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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 placing real GDP growth at 4.3% in…
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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 dramatic playoff victory by DR Congo over…
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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 $1.1 billion USD) investment to modernize its…
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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 same‑sex relations, a move that has alarmed…
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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 connectivity reaches deeper into urban…
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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 human trafficking, signaling renewed government efforts to…
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Liberia’s Elections Commission: Will Experience Translate to Reform?
Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s nomination of veteran election official Jonathan K. Weedor to chair the National Elections Commission (NEC)…
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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 central Haiti, with the death toll still…
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“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 plan, positioning Liberia as a future leader…