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CONGOMA joins global call for debt cancellation to jumpstart Malawi’s economy
The Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA), a member of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), on Thursday joined citizens across the world in commemorating the People’s Assemblies under the theme: “End...
US and FFK’s drum of war, by Suyi Ayodele
On our way we are going to fight On our way we are going to war If it happens, we die on the battlefield Never mind we shall meet again Kóláwolé agbára únbẹ A lè ja o Fuji icon, Abdulrasaq Kóláwolé Ilori, popularly known as General Ayinla...
CEMAC Ministers Adopt 2026 Budget Worth 85.92 billion Francs, reveal 2.7 % economic growth rate in Subregion
(Business in Cameroon) - The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (EMCC) has approved its 2026 budget, set at FCFA 85.92 billion, during meetings held in Brazzaville on 27 and 28 October 2025. The adoption was announced on 29 October...
Congolese-born singer Tresor wins big at prestigious award ceremony in Italy
Popular Congolese-born singer Tresor was recently honoured at an award ceremony in Italy The Sondela hitmaker excitedly announced on his social media page about his big win Tresor penned a heartfelt message expressing his gratitude after being...
Self-Assembled Safflower Polysaccharide Nanoparticles as a Targeted Drug Delivery System for Enhanced Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality.1 Traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and surgery often come with significant side effects and...
Researcher: Belgium systematically deprived Congolese of rights and freedoms
"Belgium had completely deprived the Congolese of their rights and freedoms," said Dieudonné Kwebe-Kimpele, a journalist, lecturer, and independent researcher from Belgium, at the international conference titled “Belgian Colonialism:...
Larry + Joe can change the world | Opinion
On every continent around the world, hidden forces are compelling millions of people to give up their native homes to flee into the uncertainty of incredibly dangerous treks, voyages, and flights. These seething galaxies of humans become the...
By the Hearth features 11 authors for National Authors’ Day
The meeting room at By the Hearth Bookstore was overflowing with talented writers Saturday as 11 authors from the area gathered to meet the public, read excerpts from their recently published books, and get to know each other. Josh and Kerry...
Two-tier public safety protects illegal immigrants and terrorises law-abiding Britons
THE Home Secretary has posted no reaction to the unprovoked knife killing of Wayne Broadhurst in Uxbridge for which an illegal immigrant from Afghanistan has been arrested. Days earlier, Shabana Mahmood had pledged another £10million towards...
Residents of Congo Cross Appeal for Healthcare and Recreational Facilities
Residents of the Congo Cross community in Freetown are appealing to the government and development partners to urgently establish a healthcare centre and recreational facilities, citing rising health-related deaths and limited access to essential...
African Union’s Silence on Sudan is Treason
The African Union’s silence on the Sudanese genocide is not just cowardice—it is treason. It is an act of betrayal so grotesque that the spirits of the ancestors must be weeping in disbelief. As Khartoum burns, as Darfur bleeds, and as millions of...
Kush Victims Rescued Across Freetown as Government Ramps Up Anti-Drug Operations
In a bold and coordinated effort to combat the devastating impact of kush and other synthetic drugs, authorities have successfully rescued dozens of victims from high-risk communities across Freetown. The operation, which unfolded over several...
Fresh Picks: Powwow meets the blues and a gorgeous Adrianne Lenker cover
With so much new music being released on a daily basis, it can be hard to sift through it all and find your new favorite jam. No one knows this better than our Music Team, who spend hours every day listening to the latest releases. Since we're...
Best Bets: All Souls Night 2025
DULUTH — Monday, Nov. 10, marks five decades since the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. A memorial ceremony at Split Rock Lighthouse has already sold out, and a two-day conference is planned for Nov. 8 and 9 to discuss the shipwreck and its...
Why do we trust America so much—and so distrust Pakistan?
India’s trust in America was based initially on President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his envoy to India, Louis Johnson, doing much to push Winston Churchill and Great Britain to relinquish their Indian empire. This was reinforced by Jawaharlal...
Appel à communication – Genre et environnement – Colloque international du RUCHE
Colloque international du RUCHE Genre et environnement 10-12 juin 2026 UMR 7303 TELEMMe – Maison méditerranéenne des sciences de l’homme Aix-en-Provence (France) Organisé par TELEMMe (UMR 7303), IRHiS (UMR 8529) et SADAPT (UMR 1048) Appel à...
Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report
Cautioning against “illegal harvest of wild animals that are later declared as captive bred”, a verification mission of the CITES has recommended that India stop importing critically-endangered species — such as gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees...
Cameroon’s Paul Biya: List of top 10 Africa’s oldest presidents
The African continent has many old political leaders occupying the office of the president across the continent President Paul Biya of Cameroon is the oldest at the age of 92 and has been in power since 1982 In this article, Legit.ng compiled the...
When OPEC+ Hits Pause: What the Oil Output Decision Means for Africa
The decision by OPEC+ to raise output by a modest 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December 2025 and then pause any further increases through the first quarter of 2026 signals a deliberate recalibration. Since April 2025, the group has boosted...