Liberia: Liberia, France Launch Ambitious Sports and Youth Cooperation Agenda

Paris — Liberia and France have officially moved to strengthen youth empowerment and sports development through the launch of a new Youth and Sports Exchange Initiative, marking a major outcome of high-level bilateral discussions between the two countries in Paris. Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, and France’s Minister of Sports, Youth…

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Nigeria: Manufacturing Sector's Tax Contribution Rises to N1.17trn, Spurs Demand for Fiscal Support

The manufacturing sector’s contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward trend in 2025, contributing a total of N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT), an increase of 45.61 per cent over the N803.53 billion in 2024. The sector’s Company Income Tax (CIT) contribution rose to N881.29 billion, marking a 32.83 per cent…

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Liberia: Integrity Clause Sinks Kuoh Bid in LFA Election Race

The Liberia Football Association Independent Electoral Committee has drawn a firm line under its integrity rules, disqualifying businessman Cassell A. Kuoh from contesting in the 2026 Elective Congress–an outcome that underscores the growing weight of governance standards in Liberian football. Announcing its final list of candidates on Thursday, the Committee confirmed that 27 of the…

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Kenya: Atwoli Warns IEBC Over Rising Political Rallies, Cautions Against Pre-Election Tensions

Nairobi — Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature political rallies. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations, Atwoli warned that unchecked political activity could destabilise the country and hurt workers the most, expressing…

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South Africa: Govt Pays Tribute to Workers Across the Nation

Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers’ Day on 1 May 2026. Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, has highlighted the critical role workers play in driving the country’s growth and development. In a statement on Friday, Mnukwa emphasised that Workers’…

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Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Condemns Expulsion of Critical Lawmaker

Monrovia — Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has strongly criticized the recent expulsion of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, describing the decision as a threat to freedom of speech and democratic governance. Her comments come amid growing backlash from policymakers, legal experts, and political figures over the controversial action taken by the House…

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