Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget — Getting Stuff Done for Working-Class New Yorkers
For over two years, cities across the country have struggled to respond to the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
Month: April 2024
Mayor Lowe advances women, youth development agenda in Gambia
Mayor Malick Lowe of Banjul has engaged in a significant discussion with his mentor and esteemed leader, H.E. Ahunna Eziakonwa,...
President Tinubu secures $600m investment from Maersk for Nigerian seaport infrastructure expansion
President Bola Tinubu has facilitated a transformative investment of $600 million from A.P Moller-Maersk, a prominent Danish shipping and logistics...
From Streets to City Hall: A Lifelong Journey of Mayor Eric Adams’ Service
By Luis Vicente Carpio Mayor Eric Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD Officer, State...
Gambian police capture Farato robbery suspect, recover stolen funds
In a significant breakthrough, Gambian police have apprehended Ismaila Faye from Bassori, a key suspect implicated in the recent robbery...
Nigeria police chief engages INTERPOL to combat transnational crime across West Africa
In a pivotal move to strengthen international cooperation against transnational crime, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Nigeria, Kayode...
Israeli govt writes Hamas over Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas said it had received on Saturday Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal and will study it before...
Senegal mourns victims of road accident, president Faye urges vigilance, safety measures
In a heartfelt response to a devastating road accident along the RN1 highway, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal expressed...
Gambia: President Barrow champions investment in affordable housing
The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has welcomed a delegation from Global Properties, led by CEO Saul Fraser, for discussions on...
Ghanaian activist sets world record, hugs 1,123 trees
Ghanaian activist Abubakar Tahiru achieved a monumental feat by embracing a total of 1,123 trees, averaging nearly 19 tree hugs...
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, champions local development agenda at Africa Regional Forum
Mayor Malick Lowe of Banjul, The Gambia, asserted the city's commitment to sustainable development during day 2 of the Africa...
Nigeria-Netherlands Business Forum: President Tinubu advocates transformative partnerships for citizens gains
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria emphasized the necessity of transformative and mutually beneficial partnerships during his address at the Nigeria-Netherlands...
Gambian launches ECOWAS regional electricity access project to power hundreds of communities
On Friday, April 19, 2024, Rohey John Manjang, the Gambian Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, spearheaded the...
Gambia, Guinea sign MOU for new subsea cable to boost ICT services
In a move aimed at bolstering digital infrastructure and connectivity across Africa, The Gambia and Guinea have inked a significant...
Gambia gears up for historic OIC Banjul summit
In an unprecedented move underscoring The Gambia's growing international stature, H.E President Adama Barrow held a press briefing today to...
President Barrow welcomes diverse cohort of diplomats, affirms commitment to bilateral relations
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has hosted thirteen new Ambassadors and High Commissioners at the State House in Banjul...
Banjul Mayor Lowe engages at Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, is actively participating in the 10th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development,...
Paris Police disperse migrants near Seine River
In the early hours of a brisk Tuesday morning, Paris police executed an eviction operation targeting a group of young...
Nigerian govt shuts Chinese-owned supermarket over discrimination
Nigeria's consumer protection watchdog has ordered the closure of a Chinese-owned supermarket in Abuja. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection...
Floods displace thousands in Kenya, urgent calls for assistance
In the wake of relentless heavy rainfall forecasts by Kenya’s meteorological department, the nation continues to grapple with the mounting...
US invests $15m, trains 46,000 in conflict resolution in Northern Nigeria
In a concerted effort to tackle deep-seated conflict dynamics in northern and middle-belt Nigeria, the United States government has disclosed...
ECOWAS celebrates emerging talent at MASA 2024, awards young artists for cultural contributions
In a celebration of burgeoning artistic talent in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bestowed prestigious...
Gambian President Barrow inspires new graduates at UTG’s 16th convocation ceremony
Gambian President, Adama Barrow, also serving as the Chancellor of the University of The Gambia (UTG), delivered an inspiring address...
Nigeria: Fuel market revs up, Port Harcourt refinery prepares for N500/litre petrol
In a noteworthy development for Nigeria's energy sector, oil marketers are gearing up for the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC)...
Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir shatters women’s-only world record in London Marathon
In a stunning display of athleticism and determination, Kenyan runner Peres Jepchirchir not only clinched victory at the London Marathon...
Senegalese President Faye strengthens ties with Gambia
In a historic and symbolic visit underscoring the close fraternal relations between Senegal and The Gambia, His Excellency President Bassirou...
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW
Dear President Adama Barrow, President of the republic of The Gambia, I would like to congratulate you and all the...
Banjul Mayor Lowe welcomes Senegalese President Faye to Gambia
In a momentous occasion for diplomatic relations, the Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, expressed his honor and excitement at being...
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW
Dear President Adama Barrow,President of the republic of The Gambia, I would like to congratulate you and all the Gambians...
UK Prime Minister Sunak firm on controversial asylum law for Rwanda deportations
In a resolute address from London on Friday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to passing...
Kenya investigates death of military chief in helicopter crash
The nation of Kenya is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating helicopter crash that claimed the life of its...
South Africa dominates Best African Airports 2024
In a recent announcement by Skytrax, a UK-based airline and airport review site, Cape Town International Airport in South Africa...
President Barrow champions press freedom, partnerships with Gambian publishers
In a landmark meeting on Friday, President Adama Barrow welcomed a delegation of Gambian publishers, spearheaded by Pap Saine, President...
Nigeria: President Tinubu appoints new board to oversee National Insurance Commission
Nigeria's insurance sector is poised for significant leadership changes as President Bola Tinubu announces the appointment of a new board...
Gambia: Malick Lowe embraced as ‘Mother’ by Daras Associations Beyond Banjul
In a heartwarming display of solidarity and recognition, Mayor Malick Lowe of Banjul has been bestowed with the title of...
President Barrow engages US envoy on religious freedoms, FGM, Rohingya support
His Excellency President Adama Barrow of The Gambia met with the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Rashad Hussain, marking...
Former Gambian minister faces life sentence in Swiss court for crimes against humanity
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona has disclosed that the verdict in the high-profile trial of Ousman Sonko, Gambia's...
Senegalese president commends deepening ties with Mauritania after successful visit
In a heartfelt message upon his return to Dakar, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, expressed profound gratitude to President Mohamed...
Gambia: President Barrow challenges education ministry over project delays
Haddy Jatou Sey, has led a delegation from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), to brief Gambian President,...
Nigeria: Pastor Adeboye’s claim of altering US weather faulted
Nigerian pastor, Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has stirred global attention with his...
Guinness Records: Spain-based Nigerian wins longest interviewing marathon
In a remarkable feat of endurance and determination, Nigerian media entrepreneur Chizoba Kronborg has clinched a prestigious Guinness World Record...
“Our police are always on top” — Gambians applaud swift arrest of alleged murderer of Isatou Bailo Bah
In a significant development following the tragic murder of Isatou Bailo Bah in Nema Sukuta, the Gambia Police Force has...
Gambia Police Force launches fingerprint system
In a landmark development heralding a new era in regional crime-fighting, the Gambia Police Force (GPF) has launched an innovative...
Banjul: Mayor Lowe leads youth skills assessment to combat unemployment
In a significant stride towards enhancing youth development and combating unemployment, Mayor Malick Lowe of Banjul spearheaded the validation of...
South Africa surpasses Brazil in global hip size ranking
South Africa has claimed the top spot in global rankings for women's average hip sizes, overtaking the traditionally celebrated curves...
Nigerian President Tinubu declares April 7 National Police Day
In a resolute move towards transforming Nigeria's law enforcement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined a sweeping agenda aimed at...
ECOWAS delegation joins MASA 2024 grand opening in Abidjan to boost African performing arts
The vibrant streets of Abidjan came alive as the 13th Edition of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA)...
President Barrow, FCDO Director Kate Foster pledge to strengthen ties in development talks
His Excellency President Barrow of The Gambia welcomed Ms Kate Foster, the African Director for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Scoring a Goal for Affordable Housing
In November 2022, our administration announced a historic once-in-a-generation transformation of the Willets Points neighborhood in Queens. This neighborhood, which...
Banjul: Women’s garden faces shortage of water supply, needs urgent support
In a heartfelt plea for support, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul has sounded the alarm regarding the dire situation...