Ghana announces national memorial for helicopter crash victims as relations with Gabon deepen
ACCRA — Ghana’s government has announced a week-long national program commemorating the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash that killed eight government officials and public servants.…
FIFA withdraws investment proposal following unprecedented UEFA revolt
NYON/ZURICH — FIFA has withdrawn a controversial proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors following strong opposition from UEFA and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…
Nigeria reshapes security, Hajj administration
ABUJA — Nigeria is preparing significant changes to its national security structure and the administration of Hajj travel as the federal government responds to domestic insecurity and evolving requirements from…
AU advances continental policy, human-rights agenda
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…
ECOWAS Moves to Strengthen Regional Data, Integration and Gender Monitoring
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…
Liberia, AfDB launch new development strategy
Five-year plan will prioritize infrastructure, employment, institutional development, and private-sector growth MONROVIA, Liberia — July 30, 2026: The Government of Liberia and the African Development Bank have formally launched Liberia’s…
Liberia destroys record 4.2 metric tons of cocaine as senior police officials face allegations
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…
Opinion: The Fauci Hearing Reflects America’s Growing Crisis of Confidence in Congress
The contentious Senate hearing involving Dr. Anthony Fauci was about much more than the former public health official’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment. It became another vivid example of…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Liberia that could unlock about US$50m
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…
Liberia imports 200 cattle to boost domestic livestock production
MONROVIA, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has announced the arrival of 200 Muturu cattle imported from Guinea and Mali as part of a new initiative aimed at strengthening the…