Sierra Leone Debates Abortion Reform Amid High Maternal Death Rates
In the rural village of Njagbahun, Sierra Leone, a simple bench and a makeshift nurse’s station have transformed an abandoned building into a temporary clinic, offering free family planning services…
Mia Love, Trailblazing Former U.S. Representative, Dies at 49
Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress and a former U.S. representative from Utah, passed away on Sunday at the age of 49. Her family announced her…
Burundi Faces Humanitarian Strain as Refugee Influx Overwhelms WFP Food Aid
The rapid rise in refugees seeking assistance has placed immense pressure on the World Food Programme's (WFP) food aid operations in Burundi. Since January 2025, nearly 70,000 people—mostly women, children,…
African Authorities Arrest 306 in Major Cybercrime Crackdown
Authorities in seven African nations have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in a large-scale international operation against cyber-enabled scams. Between November 2024 and February 2025, Operation Red Card…
A Year in Office: Mixed Reactions to Senegalese President Faye’s Performance
One year after his historic election, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's record presents a mixed picture. Alongside his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, Faye pledged economic reforms, a crackdown on corruption,…
Attorney-General to Brief Media on Anti-Corruption Efforts and Fund Recovery
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, will address the media on Monday, March 24, 2025, regarding ongoing investigations and efforts to recover public funds as part of…
OSP Warns Ken Ofori-Atta of Re-Listing as Wanted Person
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has cautioned former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta that he will be re-listed as a wanted individual if he fails to appear for questioning…
The Tragic Execution of George Stinney Jr: A 14-Year-Old Innocent Boy Wrongfully Killed
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." – Martin Luther King Jr. George Stinney Jr. was just 14 years old when he was wrongfully convicted and executed in the…
Minority Criticizes President Mahama, Labels Him ‘Terminator’ Over Mass Dismissals
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized President John Mahama, likening him to a "Terminator" due to what they claim is a wave of mass dismissals of young Ghanaian workers.…
Nigerian Man Charged with Defrauding U.S. Pandemic Relief Programs
A 25-year-old Nigerian man, Oluwanishola Oyedyipo Jinadu, has been charged with multiple counts of fraud for allegedly defrauding U.S. pandemic relief programs while overstaying his visa. The Acting U.S. Attorney…
