Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of promise, progress, missed opportunities
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked another important chapter in African football. While no African nation lifted the trophy, the continent once again demonstrated its growing competitiveness on football’s biggest…
Liberia Dismisses and Suspends Officials Amid Major Narcotics Investigations
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.…
Côte d’Ivoire steps up road-safety enforcement, launches national cleanliness campaign
ABIDJAN — The government of Côte d’Ivoire has suspended 22 driver’s licenses as part of its continuing campaign against dangerous and unlawful conduct on the country’s roads. The suspensions were…
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NYON/ZURICH — FIFA has withdrawn a controversial proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors following strong opposition from UEFA and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…