MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia has taken another step toward strengthening its financial sector as First Atlantic Bank officially launched operations in the country, with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai reaffirming his…
LUSAKA, Zambia — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is continuing efforts to strengthen digital connectivity and regional integration through its Inclusive Digitalization for East and Southern…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed its commitment to continental peace, security and regional integration following a series of significant developments, including the condemnation of an…
MONROVIA — Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has ordered the dismissal, suspension and investigation of several government and law-enforcement officials following a review of findings connected to ongoing narcotics-trafficking cases.…
NYON/ZURICH — FIFA has withdrawn a controversial proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors following strong opposition from UEFA and its 55…
ADDIS ABABA/BANJUL — Two major African Union bodies have concluded meetings focused on continental governance, institutional reform, peace and security, and the protection of human rights across Africa. AU Executive…
DAKAR/BRUSSELS/ACCRA — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is advancing several initiatives aimed at strengthening statistical cooperation, assessing the future of regional integration and improving gender-responsive policymaking across…
MONROVIA, Liberia — July 30, 2026 — Liberian authorities have destroyed approximately 4.2 metric tons of cocaine seized during two separate anti-narcotics operations, marking the largest cocaine seizure in the…
MONROVIA, Liberia — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Government of Liberia that could make approximately US$50 million available to the country, pending approval…
MOSCOW/PYONGYANG, July 29, 2026 — Russia and North Korea are nearing completion of their first road bridge, a project officially intended to expand trade and tourism. Still, it is increasingly…