Gambian minister refutes opposition leader’s allegations on land allocated to President Barrow
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs has firmly responded to comments made by opposition leader, Lawyer Ousainou...
Month: July 2024
Namibian authorities expel Zambian ‘prophetess’ over alleged fake miracles, financial exploitation
Namibian immigration authorities expelled a self-styled Zambian Pentecostal celebrity known to her followers as Prophetess Naise, following allegations of staging...
ECOWAS ministers convene for 52nd session to address regional peace, security
In a pivotal gathering aimed at addressing pressing security challenges and fostering peace across West Africa, the 52nd Regular Session...
From football field to farmland: Seydou Keita launches agro-industrial complex in Mali
In a move that marries the worlds of sports and agriculture, former Malian international footballer Seydou Keita has officially inaugurated...
Tanzania welcomes fresh fleet of electric locomotives for July 2024 SGR launch
The United Republic of Tanzania has made a significant stride towards modernizing its transportation infrastructure with the recent arrival of...
“Bloat or necessity?” — Ramaphosa’s expanded cabinet faces backlash
The recent cabinet expansion of South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from various quarters, including...
Belarus unveils nuclear-capable arsenal
In a display of military might and solidarity, Belarus showcased its nuclear-capable missile systems and unmanned aerial vehicles during an...
Ghanaian chef Smith arrested for forging guinness World Record certificate
Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Millennium Chef Smith, has been arrested for fabricating a Guinness World Record certificate...
India: 116 lives lost in devastating stampede at Hathras religious event
A stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in the Hathras district of northern India has claimed the lives of at...
President Barrow congratulates Ghazouani on re-election in Mauritania
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of the...
FARI 2025: African youth to drive innovation, entrepreneurship in Benin
The second edition of the Forum for African Research and Innovation (FARI) is set to take place in Benin from...
ECOWAS hosts capacity building workshop in Gambia
The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, organized a crucial three-day capacity-building workshop in The Gambia...
Nonceba Mhlauli becomes South Africa’s youngest appointed minister
South Africa's political landscape is making history with the appointment of Ms. Nonceba Mhlauli as the youngest minister in the...
Danish Giant Vestas to invest €600m in manufacturing plant in Egypt
In a significant boost to Egypt's renewable energy sector, Danish wind turbine industry leader Vestas has announced plans to establish...
Mayor of Banjul celebrates progress on Crab Island, unveils new football pitch
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has shared exciting updates about the city's development. His Worship Mayor Medina José Lobato, along...
Gambia: Anti-crime unit targets kush trade, theft in Banjul
The Anti-Crime Unit has ramped up its efforts against criminal activities in the Greater Banjul Area, with a special focus...
South Africa: President Ramaphosa announces opposition leader John Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister
In a landmark move aimed at fostering political unity and diversity in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Democratic...
Gambian politician Essa Faal denounces proposed salary increases as “betrayal of public trust”
In a stirring declaration, prominent Gambian politician and human rights advocate Essa Mbye Faal has voiced vehement opposition to the...