Community Op-Ed: Delivering on Safety: Record Low Shootings and Homicides in 2025
This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, where we honor and remember victims of gun crimes, our administration is making good...
Year: 2025
Drammeh among Recipients of AMMWEC Changemakers Award at Capitol Hill Conference
Sheikh Musa Drammeh has been named a recipient of the National Changemakers Award by the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s...
Gambia Launches Madrassah Education Integration Strategy
The Barrow administration on Tuesday officially launched the Gambia Madrassah Integration Strategy (GMIS). The groundbreaking initiative seeks to mainstream Madrassah...
Mayor Malick-Lowe Appointed Gambia National Team’s Assistant Coach
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has been appointed as the assistant coach for The Gambia National Team, a development that...
Ghanaian Travelers Rejoice as Morocco Scraps Visa Requirements
Ghana and Morocco have inked a historic agreement, effectively waiving visa requirements for Ghanaians traveling to Morocco. As of now,...
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers ‘Green Tea’ Drug Plot, Nabs Female Dealers with 108kg Illicit Substances
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a major drug trafficking plot involving a consignment of...
Breaking Barriers, Not Just Ceilings: Mayor Malick-Lowe Celebrates REFELA Women’s Empowerment Journey in China
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has lauded members of REFELA (Network for Locally Elected Women of Africa) for their...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Rallies Gambian Women for Empowered Voting, Leadership
Rohey Malick-Lowe, has called on Gambian women to treat women's issues not just as concerns, but as a "CALL TO...
AU Urges Dialogue as U.S. Travel Ban Raises Concerns Over Relations
The African Union Commission has issued a statement expressing concern over the recent travel restrictions imposed by the Government of...
Mongolia’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Uproar Over Son’s Lavish Lifestyle — “I Paid Insufficient Attention to Social Matters,” Says Oyun-Erdene
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned following weeks of mass protests and a parliamentary vote of no confidence, triggered...
Barrow Donates D1 Million to Jambur Mosque Project
President Adama Barrow has pledged a personal donation of one million Dalasis to support the construction of the Central Mosque...
Mali Partners with Russia to Build Gold Refinery in Bamako
Mali has partnered with Russia to construct a state-of-the-art gold refinery in the capital city, Bamako. The initiative marks a...
President Barrow Welcomes Shukran Capital Management Delegation for Groundbreaking Waste-2-Fuel Initiative
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, today received a high-level delegation from Shukran Capital Management (SCM) Partners at State House. The...
President Barrow to Launch Gambia Madrassah Integration Strategy
It has been confirmed that His Excellency President Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, is set to...
Community Op-Ed: “We Outside Summer”
Despite all the rain we have been getting recently, summer just unofficially began in New York City with Memorial Day....
Gambia, Rwanda Strengthen Defence Ties in Berlin
At the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting held in Berlin on May 12, 2025, The Gambia’s Minister of Defence, Brig....
Somaliland President Cirro Meets Kenyan Opposition Leader Raila Odinga, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Somaliland President, Cabdiraxmaan Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro, has paid a courtesy visit to Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Raila...
ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Flag Hoisting Ceremony Held in Liberia
Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs proudly hosted a flag hoisting ceremony on May 28, 2025, to commemorate the 50th anniversary...
OIC Condemns Israel’s Approval of 22 New Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent decision by Israeli occupation authorities to...
“Isn’t This a Catholic University?”: Outcry at St. John’s Over Border Patrol Partnership
Tensions are rising at St. John’s University after faculty members delivered a petition with 843 signatures to President Rev. Brian...
Niger’s president blames France, EU and US for destabilizing Sahel
In an explosive and unprecedented live address broadcast on Niger’s national television, RTN, President General Abdourahmane Tiani launched a scathing...
ECOWAS Women Forge Stronger Leadership at Regional Retreat Marking International Women’s Day 2025
The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Human Resources in collaboration with the ECOWAS Amazon Network, convened a transformative two-day...
Nigerian Monarch Olu of Epe Dies at 86
The ancient town of Epe has been thrown into mourning following the passing of its revered monarch, the Olu of...
Senegal PM Sonko Slams Soaring Electricity Tariffs, Vows LNG Policy Shift to Cut Costs
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised alarm over the country's soaring electricity tariffs, describing them as among the highest...
BREAKING: Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Elected Ninth AfDB President, to Succeed Nigeria’s Dr Akinwumi Adesina in September
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has elected Dr Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president, marking a...
Op-Ed: Before it was Memorial Day
A Sacred and Essential Act of Remembrance By Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner James Hendon Memorial Day, formerly known as...
Gambia, South Korea Mark 60 Years of Strong Diplomatic Ties with Renewed Pledges of Cooperation
The Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Korea are celebrating a significant diplomatic milestone: 60 years of robust...
Breaking News: Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Adha Set for June 6
In a significant development for the global Muslim community, the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH...
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Deports Nigerian-based Muslim Scholar Gumi, Bars Him from 2025 Hajj
Saudi Arabian authorities have deported prominent Nigerian-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, preventing him from participating in the 2025 Hajj...
Ambassador Mills lays wreath in honour of fallen service members
In a tribute on Memorial Day, Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr. laid...
United Airlines Launches First Direct Flight from Washington D.C. to Dakar
United Airlines has officially launched its first direct flight route from Washington D.C. to Dakar, Senegal, with the inaugural flight...
Morocco Ramps Up Sports Infrastructure Ahead of AFCON and 2030 World Cup
“We Are Building for the Future” — Sports ministry As Africa prepares to take center stage in global football, Morocco...
Africa Freedom Day: “We Honour the Fallen Heroes” — President Hichilema Leads Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Zambia
File Source: 📸 The Zambia Air Force Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema on Africa Freedom Day paid solemn tribute to the...
“I Will Never Be Intimidated by America or Trump” — Julius Malema Slams White House Snub, Calls Ramaphosa a “Coward”
Fiery South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has once again stirred global attention with a scathing rebuke directed at the...
Senegal: Sonatel Academy Celebrates 171 Graduates in 2024 Ceremony
On Thursday, May 22, a heartfelt and proud celebration was held to honour the 2024 graduating class of the École...
Zambian President Demands Visa Fee Refunds for Rejected Applicants from EU, UK
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) to refund visa application...
Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from UAE Over $307,500 Luxury Car Shipping Scam
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a...
Community Op-Ed: A Safe and Fun Summer in the Greatest City in the World
Summer in the city has begun, and we want all New Yorkers to enjoy the season in the greatest city...
“We Fled When Militants Chased Out the Army”: Hundreds Return to Borno Villages Amid Renewed Attacks
File source: Reuters Hundreds of displaced families have begun returning to their homes in Marte, northeastern Nigeria, after fleeing a...
Ex-DR Congo PM Sentenced to 10 Years’ Forced Labour for $245M Corruption Scandal
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin...
Senegal Reclaims Military Bases from France, Signals Bold Shift Toward Sovereignty in West Africa
In a historic move underscoring a growing wave of independence and redefined diplomacy in West Africa, Senegal has officially regained...
Ghana Grants Indefinite Residence to 500 Ivorian Refugees in Landmark Integration Move
In a significant humanitarian gesture, the Government of Ghana has granted indefinite residence permits to 500 Ivorian refugees, marking a...
Nigerian Senator Akobundu Vows Stronger Aviation Safety Laws as Nigeria Hosts Banjul Accord Summit in Abuja
In a bold legislative pledge at the International Aviation Summit, Senator Austin Akobundu, representing Abia Central, declared the Nigerian Senate’s...
Gov Zulum’s Convoy Security Clashes with Boko Haram in Fierce Gunfight After Gomboru Tour
Security personnel escorting the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, were involved in a fierce gun battle...
NAHCON Makkah Coordinating Office Checks Tour Operators’ Feeding Arrangements
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified its efforts for the success of the 2025 Hajj by conducting...
AU, ECOWAS Deepen Strategic Partnership on Peace and Security at Addis Ababa Meeting
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) convened their 2nd...
Former U.S. President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Bones
Former United States President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already spread...
President Tinubu Meets Vatican Secretary Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration, Pledges Global Unity and Interfaith Cooperation
As world leaders gather in Rome for the inauguration of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Nigerian President...
Nigeria: 15 Students, School Director Missing Over 24 Hours After Leaving Onitsha for JAMB Exam in Imo
Fifteen students and their school director have been reported missing for more than 24 hours after departing from Onitsha, Anambra...
Gambia Triumphs 2-0 Over Guinea to Win African Nations Soccer Tournament in NYC
The Gambia has emerged victorious in the championship final of the 2025 African Nations Soccer Tournament, defeating Guinea Conakry 2-0...