Islamic preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in UK court after global investigation
Notorious radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court for his pivotal role...
Month: July 2024
African village king Oba Adefunmi killed in South Carolina
Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II, the revered monarch of Oyotunji African Village, has been allegedly stabbed to death by his sister...
Nigerian legendary singer Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of veteran singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu....
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh, a leading figure of Hamas, was assassinated in Iran shortly after attending the inauguration of the country's new...
EGDC trains 30 Togo paramedics in advanced fistula treatment
The ECOWAS Gender Development Center (EGDC) has successfully completed a specialized training program aimed at improving the management of obstetric...
Gambian diplomat Mamadou Tangara promises to uplift Commonwealth nations if elected SG
As the Commonwealth of Nations seeks new leadership, Gambian diplomat, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, the current Minister for Foreign Affairs, has...
Gambia armed forces thwart innovative motorcycle theft scheme at border checkpoint
In a significant breakthrough, troops from the Gambia Armed Forces stationed at the 2 Infantry Battalion in Farafenni Barracks intercepted...
Gambia: President Barrow reaffirms commitment to national unity
The Gambian Ministry of Information has issued a statement to clarify President Adama Barrow’s comments made during the opening ceremony...
Arsenal secure £42m deal for Riccardo Calafiori
In a significant move for Arsenal, the club has successfully completed the signing of highly-rated defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna....
Kenya takes bold steps to tackle child labour
The ACCEL Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, recently conducted comprehensive orientations for the County...
Interpol declares war on money laundering with new ‘silver notices’ initiative
In a significant move to combat the global scourge of money laundering and illicit financial flows, particularly within Africa, the...
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko demands historical justice from France over Thiaroye 44 massacre
In a compelling address, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a stern rebuke to France, criticizing its recent decision...
President Barrow hails NFSPMC revival efforts, pledges continued support for agricultural reforms
In a pivotal meeting at the State House today, President Adama Barrow engaged in an in-depth briefing with the Board...
CEREEC illuminates 3 Ghanaian hospitals
The Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CEREEC) has proudly launched transformative solarization projects in three hospitals across Ghana....
Israeli airstrike on Gaza school kills over 30 people, injures 100+
An Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir-al Balah has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals and...
Nigerian national Dirichukwu Patrick charged with orchestrating major drug syndicate from Australian detention centre
Australian police have charged Dirichukwu Patrick Nweke, a 49-year-old Nigerian national, with operating a high-level drug ring from within the...
Dutch Beach Volleyball player Van de Velde booed at Olympic debut
Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde faced a polarized audience during his Olympic debut at the Paris Games...
Illegal fishing lures Kenyan students away from classrooms
A troubling trend has emerged around Lake Naivasha, where tens of secondary school students have dropped out over the past...
Grief, anger in Golan Heights as thousands mourn children killed in devastating rocket strike
A wave of grief and anger swept through the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Sunday as thousands gathered to mourn the...
50 women in Chipata empowered with tailoring skills, tools
Fifty women from Chipata, Luangeni, and Chipangali have received certificates of completion for a comprehensive training program in tailoring and...
Gambia investigates Green Power Investment scam
The Gambia Police Force has initiated an investigation into Green Power Investment, following multiple complaints from customers unable to retrieve...
Libyan authorities arrest migrant posing as doctor, seize unauthorized medical supplies
Libyan police in Sabha have apprehended a Nigerian migrant accused of impersonating a medical professional. The arrest came after a...
Nigerian Muslim group urges prayer over protests, warns of destruction seen in Libya, Sudan, Ukraine
The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, has issued a stern warning urging...
Nigeria moves 400 Noko Haram ex-convicts to Gombe for reintegration
The Nigerian government has relocated 400 former Boko Haram fighters to the Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe State. These individuals,...
Mayor Lowe joins forces with first ladies to plant trees, promote environmental conservation
Mayor Malick Lowe of Banjul took to her Facebook page to announce her participation in a tree planting event organized...
President Barrow revitalizes National Food Security Corporation
President Barrow met with the Board of Directors and the Management team of the National Food Security, Processing, and Marketing...
Gambia: President Barrow chairs cabinet meeting to discuss gender policy, social protection, food safety
His Excellency President Adama Barrow chaired today's Cabinet meeting at the State House in Banjul. The meeting focused on various...
Banjul Mayor, Malick Lowe honored as African Woman of the Year 2024
Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, the current Mayor of Banjul, Gambia, has been awarded the prestigious title of "African Woman...
ECOWAS launches $440,000 lifeline for flood victims in liberia
In a bid to alleviate the suffering of flood victims and tackle food insecurity, the Economic Community of West African...
Gambia, India strengthen bilateral ties for economic growth
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia and H.E. Dinkar Asthana, High Commissioner of India to The Gambia, reiterated their commitment...
Daylight Africa documentary featured in AAWIC virtual film festival
Daylight Africa documentary has been featured in the African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) which coincides with the 2024 Summer...
Hit-and-run driver kills Irish woman, Emily Colette Daly, in Peru
In the coastal city of Trujillo in Peru, a 36-year-old Irish woman, Emily Colette Daly, lost her life in a...
Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi, urges citizens to stay indoors
As Typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan, the island nation is taking extensive precautions to ensure the safety of its citizens. With...
Nigeria: NBS confirms soaring food inflation as prices of essentials continue to rise
In a recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), it has been confirmed that the prices of...
Gambia Police Force launches week-long media training to strengthen police-community relations
In an effort to enhance public engagement with police activities and improve crisis communication, the Gambia Police Force (GPF) Press...
NATO appoints special envoy for Middle East, North Africa, Sahel
In a move to address security challenges in its southern neighborhood, NATO has announced the appointment of Javier Colomina as...
US court sentences Nigerian to 85 months in prison for targeting elderly Americans in inheritance scam
A Nigerian national, Amos Prince Okey Ezemma, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison for his involvement in a...
Uganda security forces crack down on anti-corruption protesters, detain dozens
Scores of protesters in Uganda have been detained by security forces after rallying against corruption and alleged human rights violations...
ECOWAS strengthens partnership with Guinean News Agency
In an effort to enhance the effectiveness of National Early Warning Centers in member states, a delegation led by Dr....
Nationwide protest demands end to hunger, bad governance in Nigeria
The All Workers Convergence (AWC) has rallied Nigerians to join in a nationwide protest against the prevailing issues of hunger,...
Tragic landslide kills over 55 people in Ethiopia
A devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia has resulted in the loss of at least 55 lives. The catastrophe occurred on...
AfDB others Join forces to inject $520m into Nigeria’s agriculture sector
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has partnered with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development...
ECOWAS takes center stage at African Union meeting in Accra to foster regional integration, sustainable development
The 6th Biennial Coordination Meeting of the African Union with Regional Economic Communities (CER) and Regional Mechanisms witnessed a strong...
Banjul: Mayor Lowe extends heartfelt gratitude to delegation from Senegal for attending Serigne Amadou Bamba event
In a heartfelt message, the Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has expressed her sincere thanks and appreciation to Serigne Affia...
Pro-Palestine activists mobilize for massive protests during Netanyahu’s US visit
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address a joint session of the US Congress on July 24 and...
Bangladesh protests escalate, over 500 arrested as death toll rises
The situation in Bangladesh has taken a turn for the worse as protests against job quotas announced by the government...
Nigerian hairstylist arrested in India for smuggling cocaine disguised as bread
A Nigerian hairstylist, Onuoha Blessing, has been apprehended by the Anti-Narcotics Bureau in Hyderabad, Telangana State, for her alleged involvement...
Spanish prime minister summoned, Pedro Sanchez to testify in wife’s corruption probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been summoned to provide testimony in an ongoing investigation centered around alleged corruption and...
Local shop owner found dead in Ekeki, Yenagoa
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – In an unsettling turn of events, the quiet community of Ekeki in Yenagoa was rocked by...
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery explores alliances with Libya, Angola to secure crude oil supply
In an effort to overcome the challenges posed by domestic crude oil supplies, Nigeria's Dangote Refinery, Africa's largest refinery built...