ECOWAS at a crossroads: Can a credibility crisis be overcome?
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) finds itself at a pivotal moment in its history. Once a beacon...
Year: 2025
Drunk Zambian cop arrested for freeing 13 inmates to ‘celebrate New Year’
A Zambian police officer, Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, has been arrested for releasing 13 suspects from custody in Lusaka while...
Wanted Nigerian female ‘leader of international trafficking ring’ arrested
Uadiale Christiana Jacob, a convicted leader of an international human trafficking network, was arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)...
Abdoulie Ceesay joins FC St. Pauli after impressive stint with Paide, Real de Banjul
Abdoulie Ceesay, the talented forward, has signed a contract with Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli. The Gambian striker's move to...
President Barrow pays tribute to late US President Carter at Fajara Residence
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, on Thursday morning visited the United States Ambassador’s residence in Fajara to sign the condolence...
MoHERST validates strategic roadmap to establish crèche facilities in Gambia’s tertiary institutions
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) has taken a groundbreaking step to support women and promote...
Ivory Coast’s expulsion of French troops signals the end of an era
Ivory Coast’s decision to expel French troops from its soil marks a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between Africa...
Benin Republic summons Niger envoy over terrorism allegations
The Benin Republic has summoned Niger’s chargé d’affaires to address accusations by Nigerien junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming Benin supports...
Ivory Coast ends decades-long French military presence
Ivory Coast has announced the departure of French troops by January 2025, marking the end of a decades-long military presence...
President Barrow hails Gambia’s progress in 2024, cites economic growth, tourism boom, global recognition
In his New Year broadcast on December 31, 2024, President Adama Barrow celebrated The Gambia’s progress over the past year,...
ECOWAS president reflects on 2024 challenges, calls for renewal in Golden Jubilee Year
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) prepares to close the chapter on a challenging 2024, the President...
President Ruto admits police abuses during crackdown on Kenya protests
President William Ruto, in his New Year's address on Tuesday, admitted to instances of police abuses during Kenya’s recent protests,...