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[New Dawn] The United States Government has recorded several human rights abuses in Liberia, including extrajudicial killings, security forces' brutality, and infringement on free speech, among others.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[New Dawn] Changsha -- Ms. Tan Linjing, a renowned Chinese Journalist and member of the Editorial Board of Changsha Evening Newspaper, seeks a stronger collaboration with the media in Liberia.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Africa Check] Viral message criticising Nigerian president's 'extravagant spending' is not from former central bank governor Muhammadu Sanusi
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Africa Check] Fake graphic claims Kenyan legislator Babu Owino vowed to back rivals if denied party backing for Nairobi governor bid
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Nyasa Times] "Her legacy of hard work, patriotism, and dedication to the marginalized remains an inspiration."
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:The court set aside the environmental authorisations because of flawed assessments of oil spill effects, coastal laws, climate change and public participation
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Jacob Zumaβs daughter has argued that the charges against her are motivated by the current regime βsettling political scoresβ with her father
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:The G20 Summit in South Africa presents an opportunity to protect the integrity of information on global climate issues
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Artist Nolan Oswald Dennisβs installation turns theory into soil, questioning who gets to decide whatβs important β and why
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Political and administrative delays, treaty complications and changes in government leadership contributed to the jump
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Volvo has emphasised that this is an extension of the EX30 range but it might just bring you a different experience
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Council of Ministers convened its weekly meeting on Thursday, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama, where two key legislative proposals were approved to bolster economic growth and youth employment.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] Abidjan -- Former Liberian President George M. Weah met with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, reaffirming their longstanding personal and diplomatic ties.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] SAYE TOWN -- Summary:
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused the BBC of basing parts of its explosive Mai Mahiu child sex trafficking documentary on fabricated accounts, saying some women featured in the film falsified their ages to fit the broadcaster's narrative.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's military court has carried out the death sentence by firing squad against three convicted members of the militant group Al-Shabaab, officials confirmed on Thursday morning.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu - The Chief Justice of Somalia, Mr. Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, along with senior officials from the country's judicial institutions, held an important meeting with a visiting delegation from the East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA), currently on an official visit to Somalia.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Independent (Kampala)] It's a hot afternoon in Katwe, a suburb of Uganda's capital, Kampala. Sunlight spills through the windows of a classroom where teenage girls face a blackboard. Their teacher moves across, explaining an arithmetic formula.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:BBC Sport Africa examines some of the big transfers involving Africans and new arrivals from the continent ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia on Thursday morning executed three men convicted of being members of Al-Shabaab and for carrying out a series of assassinations and bombings in Mogadishu and the nearby Lower Shabelle region, authorities said.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Heavy gunfire broke out early Thursday morning in the Tarabuunka area of Mogadishu after federal government forces attempted to evict civilians from residential homes, prompting armed resistance from military officers believed to be from the Somali National Army (SNA), eyewitnesses and local sources said.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[GroundUp] About R1-billion in replacement funds expected imminently, but more may be approved
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[CAF] The Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, delivered two stories on Wednesday night -- one of hope, the other of reflection.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu, Somalia - Over the past few days, Somali social media has been flooded with a heartwarming -- yet controversial -- claim: that a woman in her 60s gave birth to a baby in Mogadishu. The story, accompanied by photographs showing an elderly woman cradling a newborn in a hospital setting, sparked widespread reactions online, ranging from congratulatory messages to skepticism.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[Foroyaa] The Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, Mr. Nani Juwara, has announced that the government is on course to achieve 90% electricity coverage by the end of 2025, as part of its ambitious goal to deliver universal access to electricity for all Gambians by the close of 2026.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[Foroyaa] Many people are complaining that certain commodities that used to have seals are now being sold with broken seals. A typical example is the type of chloride that is locally known as 'ordisavel'. It is not uncommon to find different brands of 'Sadam' rice being sold for the same price but one could easily detect the differences in quality, scent and taste. It is also not uncommon to find bags of commodities...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Chairperson nominee Amani Komora has pledged to end the long-standing friction between the commission and the National Police Service (NPS), saying his first priority will be uniting the two bodies in the interest of the public.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[Africa Check] Fake graphic claims prominent Kenyan MP Babu Owino used ethnic slur against rival in 2027 Nairobi governor bid
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has exported 54 tons of macadamia nuts to Hunan, China, as part of the government's initiative to boost shipments to the world's second-largest economy.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Seven. That's the number of high-profile Kenyans who have turned down President William Ruto's offers for top state jobs in just the last two years.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- The war in Sudan, which broke out in 2023, has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises of our time. The conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the regular army has impacted all aspects of life in the country.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The United States Department of State's 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices has flagged incidents in Liberia where government actions placed limits on freedom of expression and press freedom, despite constitutional protections.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:The situation is being described as "catastrophic" after islands hit by vast amounts of rain.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] The United States government announced new sanctions targeting armed groups involved in illegal mining and those profiting from conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The Department of the Treasury designated four entities engaged in the production and trade of conflict minerals in Rubaya, a vast mining area known for its rich deposits of critical minerals.
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