ECOWAS champions inclusive business growth
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has laid the groundwork for an inclusive and diversified ECOWAS Business Council...
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Nigeria Police Force hosts youth summit to IYD
The Nigeria Police Force is set to host the Nigeria Police Youth Summit on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the...
Hotel collapse kills 1 person, traps 8 under debris
A hotel in the picturesque town of Kroev, Germany, has partially collapsed near the banks of the Moselle River, resulting...
South African veteran actress Chiume dies at 72
The South African entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actress Connie Chiume at the age of...
President Barrow leads comprehensive inspection tour of OIC road projects in Greater Banjul, West Coast Region
The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has inspected Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) road projects in the Greater Banjul area and...
4 Chinese nationals among victims of helicopter crash in Nepal
A helicopter crash in Nepal has resulted in the loss of five lives, including four Chinese nationals. The helicopter, identified...
Thai boxer Suwannapheng clinches bronze, monetary reward at 2024 Summer Olympics
Thailand's boxing sensation Janjaem Suwannapheng faced a formidable opponent in Algeria's Imane Khelif during the women’s 66 kg semifinal match....
Gambia: 10-year-old Ceesay found dead at Manjai Bridge
Local police have found the dead body of a 10-year-old boy Ousman Ceesay at the Manjai Kunda Bridgeml. According to...
Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine after border attack
The Malian government has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Ukraine. This decision comes in the wake of controversial...
Tish wins world’s oldest goldfish
A goldfish named Tish has defied all expectations and lived an extraordinary 43 years, earning the title of the world’s...
Pastor Mboro arrested for storming Gauteng School with pangas
A well-known Pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng has been apprehended by police after he forcefully entered Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong,...
UAE launches first mobile clinic to support patients
The Dubai Police Academy played host to the inauguration of the UAE's first mobile clinic dedicated to providing free consultations...
Protests in UK and Nigeria: A Tale of Two Nations
Violent Protest in the United Kingdom: When Order is Challenged In what many have described as an unsettling turn of...
Sprinting legend Fraser-Pryce withdraws from Olympic 100m semi-final at Paris 2024
Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has officially withdrawn from the highly anticipated 100m semi-final on Saturday, marking a poignant moment...
US deploys more fighter jets, warships to Middle East
The United States has announced plans to deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the Middle East, a strategic...
Al-Shabab suicide bomber kills 32 in Somalia
A suicide bomber linked to the al-Qaeda-affiliated group Al-Shabab launched a deadly assault on Lido Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia, on...
UK: SFO charges ex-Glencore traders over corruption scandal
The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has taken a bold step in the fight against international corruption by charging five...
ANEEJ urges Nigeria to hold corrupt officials accountable following UK charges against Glencore executives
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has commended the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for charging five...
Paris Olympics under threat, bomb scare triggers stadium lockdown
A bomb scare has cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics, leading to a lockdown at the Stade de France...
Airlines grounded, rising tensions prompt major carriers to reroute flights away from Middle East
Major airlines are re-evaluating their flight paths, opting to avoid airspace over Iran and Israel following the recent targeted killings...
Google announces 8th cohort of ‘Google for Startups Accelerator Africa’
Google has officially unveiled the eighth cohort of its prestigious 'Google for Startups Accelerator Africa' program. This year's selection includes...
Regional leaders intensify pressure on Venezuela after US recognises González as president-elect
The United States recognition of opposition candidate Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect has intensified the political crisis in the country,...
Turkey bans Instagram, sparks outrage, concerns over censorship
The country’s information and technology regulatory body has blocked access to Instagram, raising serious questions about freedom of expression and...
President Barrow champions road infrastructure development
The Gambian Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure has provided a comprehensive update on the status of ongoing road projects...
ECOWAS supports flood-affected communities in Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched impactful projects aimed at uplifting communities across its member states....
Gambia: Soma police arrest 2 people for stealing dozens of bicycles
The Soma Police Department has apprehended two individuals, Yaya Bojang and Buba Nyang, in connection with a series of bicycle...
Nigeria: Airbus, 6 global partners commit $200m to propel sustainable aviation fuel production
European aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus, alongside six other esteemed partners, has announced a substantial investment of $200 million. The coalition,...
ECOWAS launches humanitarian initiative to aid Nigerian flood victims
In a landmark effort to enhance humanitarian assistance, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified its support...
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...
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...