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President Bola Tinubu has directed that only authorized officials with specific business should attend the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly...
The nation has successfully launched its first satellite, Gaindesat, into lower orbit. The momentous event represents a significant milestone in...
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus...
The Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has been honored with the prestigious African Woman of the Year 2024 Award. This...
The US Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL) has partnered with the Senegalese police and...
A series of shelling attacks in Sudan have claimed the lives of several children and left many more injured. Reports...
A 29-year-old Nigerian man holding Italian nationality was apprehended at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic. The man,...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has successfully concluded its comprehensive Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission in The...
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has greenlighted a $10 million junior equity investment in the...
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) is saddened to announce a tragic road traffic accident that occurred on Thursday, August 15,...
The second phase of the National Economic Council Meeting has commenced at the State House in Banjul. The meeting brings...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to enhance its collaborative efforts with the Nordic countries, including...
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea signed an agreement on Wednesday evening...
The Gambia Police Force, in partnership with Sutura Company, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Madrasa and Day-Care Facility at the Banjul...
The Gambian Constitution Review Commission (CRC) has released constitution draft for public review. Following extensive deliberation, the Draft will be...
The Cape Verde government has awarded the Sports Merit Medal 1 to David de Pina, the country's first Olympic medalist....
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has announced the nation's intent to seek military assistance from various global partners, prominently including...
His Excellency President Adama Barrow has pledged to support the University of The Gambia Medical Students Association (UNIGAMSA), with more...
Gambian and Senegalese officials have reached preliminary agreements aimed at resolving ongoing border tensions following a closed-door meeting. While these...
Mory Kouyate has been elected by the Mandingue community of America to lead the team responsible for organizing the upcoming...
A Libyan driver was apprehended on Tuesday in the Bishr area for attempting to smuggle six undocumented female migrants of...
Hon Musa Drammeh, the Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters, led a comprehensive briefing to President Adama...
The Gambia police have arrested 67 individuals from various nationalities for multiple offenses in the KM Region. This extensive crackdown...
Rena Wakama, the head coach of the senior women's national team, D'Tigress, has been awarded the title of Best Female...
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame was officially sworn in for a fourth term on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of regional peace,...
Team Nigeria has concluded its campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a dismal record, marking the eighth time...
Mia le Roux has made history as the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa. This remarkable achievement...
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinched the gold medal tonight, defeating her formidable Chinese rival, Yang Liu. Khelif's victory is a...
The Miss Universe Nigeria organization has formally reached out to Chidima Adetshina following her recent decision to withdraw from the...
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has arrested ex-Brigadier General Bora Colley, a former senior officer linked to the notorious 'Junglers'....
President Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to...
A Voepass airline plane carrying 62 individuals crashed on Friday, leaving authorities and rescue teams scrambling to assess the situation...
President Adama Barrow met with members of the Gambian-Turkish Business Council on Friday. The discussions centered around enhancing trade opportunities...
His Excellency, Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, has announced an extraordinary national holiday to...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is convening the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Chiefs...
Osun Osogbo is one of Nigeria's most famous and revered traditional festivals, celebrated annually in Osogbo, the capital of Osun...
Issa Hayatou, the towering figure who helmed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for nearly three decades, has passed away...
On Thursday, August 8, Jean de Dieu Mukundiyukuri etched his name in the annals of Olympic history by becoming the...
Tanzanian authorities have launched a rigorous investigation following the viral circulation of a horrifying gang rape video, igniting widespread outrage...
The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) has experienced a remarkable surge in activity during the first half of 2024, with significant...
Nairobi witnessed chaotic scenes on Thursday as police clashed with protesters demanding the resignation of President William Ruto. The unrest...
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has publicly accused former leader and one-time ally Joseph Kabila of orchestrating an...
Three teenagers were shot in southeast London on Wednesday night. The UK Metropolitan Police confirmed that their personnel were dispatched...
President Adama Barrow presided over the continuation of the 20th Cabinet meeting, where a range of pressing national issues were...
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) unequivocally blamed Israel for the assassination of Sheikh Ismail Haniyeh, a political leader killed...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed his commitment to implementing the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, despite significant opposition from various...
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus convened an "emergency" meeting of international experts on Wednesday. As the most...
Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani, just one year after his appointment, signaling a significant shift...
His Excellency President Adama Barrow convened a crucial meeting at the Statehouse on Wednesday, engaging with delegates from the Pharmacy...
Mr. Demba Ceesay, the newly appointed Director General of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG), has continued...
