Ghana Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar, Calls for Dialogue and Respect for International Law
The Government of Ghana has joined other nations and international organizations, including the United Nations (UN) and the African Union...
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Community Op-Ed: Bridging the Digital Divide: Providing 350,000 Students with FREE Chromebooks
In today’s digital world, access to reliable technology and high-speed internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, far too many New York...
Mayor Talib Ahmed Withdraws from UDP Presidential Race, Resigns as National Organizing Secretary
Talib Ahmed Ben Souda, the Mayor of Kanifing Municipality, has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the United Democratic Party’s (UDP)...
Community Op-Ed: From the Mean Streets to Clean Streets: A Cleaner City for All New Yorkers
How we deal with our garbage says a lot about who we are as a society. New York City must...
U.S. Embassy in Banjul Welcomes Robert Anderson as New Deputy Chief of Mission
The United States Embassy in Banjul has announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Anderson as the new Deputy Chief of...
Over 300 Killed in Domestic Violence Cases in Bangladesh in Seven Months
Domestic violence has claimed more than 300 lives across Bangladesh in the first seven months of 2025, according to new...
Ismail Badjie Hails Ambassador Sharon Cromer as “A True Ambassador of the People”
Prominent Gambian voice, Ismail Badjie, has paid glowing tribute to outgoing U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia, Sharon L. Cromer, describing...
Trump Meets World Leaders, Pushes for Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on Monday that he held a high-level meeting at the White House with...
Gambia: Brusubi Driver Charged for Dangerous Driving, Jailed for Unlicensed Driving
Police in Brusubi have charged and prosecuted a driver, Amadou Bah of Wullinkama, for dangerous and reckless driving that caused...
Community Op-Ed: Quality of Life and Ending the Culture of “Anything Goes”
Every day, everywhere I go — whether it’s at a town hall, on the streets, or when participating in an...
Barrow Hands Over 60 Tractors to Farmers, Strengthens Gambia’s Food Sovereignty Agenda
The Gambian leader, H.E. President Adama Barrow, has boosted the country’s food sovereignty drive with the official handover of sixty...
Gambia Hosts 54th CPA Africa Conference on Strengthening Democratic Governance
The Republic of The Gambia has officially opened the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Banjul, bringing...
Libya Counter-Terrorism Forces Arrest Two Nigerians Over Drug Trafficking in Misrata
Two Nigerians have been arrested in Misrata, Libya, by the country’s Counter-Terrorism Forces on allegations of drug trafficking. According to...
Senegalese National Intercepted with Pistol and Live Rounds at Amdalai Border
The Amdalai Border Police have confirmed the interception of a 49-year-old Senegalese national, Papa Dethialao Thiam, found in possession of...
Community Op-Ed: Building, Preserving, and Planning 426,000+ Units of Housing to Make Our City More Affordable
When I came into office, affordable housing was at the top of my agenda, and I didn’t need any studies...
Barrow Swears in New Foreign Minister, IEC Leadership and Reparation Commissioner
President Adama Barrow on Thursday presided over the official swearing-in ceremony of key government officials at the State House, marking...
Six decades of diplomatic relations: The Gambia and the United States
For sixty years, the United States and The Gambia have nurtured a dynamic partnership rooted in shared history, mutual respect,...
New York’s Mayoral Election Is a Test of Our Civic Integrity
By Sheikh Musa Drammeh New York City voters are heading into one of the most layered and consequential mayoral elections...
President Barrow pays condolence visit to Buhari’s family in Daura
His Excellency President Adama Barrow of The Gambia, on Friday, arrived in Nigeria to offer his condolences to the family...
Mayor Malick-Lowe Joins Global Push for Local Human Rights
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, joined global counterparts today at the United Nations in Geneva for a high-level...
Nigeria, Egypt Sign Aviation Pact to Boost Bilateral Ties
In a landmark move to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Arab Republic of...
ECOWAS Endorses Standby Force Training Policy to Bolster Regional Peace and Security
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has convened a High-Level Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting in Abuja from...
Community Activist Kurtulus Warns Against Oversimplifying Northern Nigeria Crisis as Religious War
Ibrahim Kurtulus, a longtime community activist and observer of the Northern Nigeria conflict, has issued a strong caution against framing...
President Barrow Launches Major Agricultural Projects to Tackle Poverty and Boost Food Security
President Adama Barrow has officially launched three landmark agricultural initiatives: the REWARD-Gambia Programme, the P2-P2RS Sahel Resilience Initiative, and the...
UCAD’s Prof Mamadou Dramé Elected FIPF Vice-President for Africa and Indian Ocean
Professor Mamadou Dramé, an assessor at the Faculty of Education and Training (FASTEF), Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar, has...
World Leaders, Nigerian Statesmen Mourn Former President Muhammadu Buhari
World leaders, African statesmen, and Nigerian political figures have expressed their condolences following the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu...
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate 24 Boko Haram Fighters in Weeklong Offensive Operations
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hunters, and with close air...
President Barrow Appoints New Foreign Minister
His Excellency President Adama Barrow has appointed Honourable Sering Modou Njie as the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation...
African Presidents in US for Business Talks with Trump
Several African leaders, including the presidents of Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Gabon, and Mauritania, have arrived in the United States following an...
VIDEO: Nigerian Man Arrested with Cocaine in India Alleges Police Frame-Up
A 39-year-old Nigerian man, Frank Chibuzor Nandi, has accused Indian anti-narcotics officers of falsely implicating him in a drug case,...
Mushin Stands Still as APC Drums Support for Candidates Ahead of LG Polls
Mushin came alive on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) staged a massive show of force...
AU Extends Burundi Troop Deployment in Somalia by Six Months
The African Union has extended the deployment of Burundian troops in Somalia by six months, a move aimed at reinforcing...
Nigerian President Tinubu Urges Global Reform at BRICS Summit
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reevaluation of global governance, financial structures, and healthcare systems, emphasizing...
20-Year-Old South African Launches Luxury Watch Brand
Buhle Gotsha, a 20-year-old entrepreneur from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has made headlines by launching his own luxury wristwatch brand, Ericsson...
Nigerian Fighting for Russian Military Captured by Ukrainian Forces
A Nigerian man, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who had been fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, has been...
Mali Deepens Military Ties with Russia, Receives Advanced Weapons
Mali has solidified its military cooperation with Russia, marked by the recent arrival of advanced military hardware just days after...
Nigerian Scammer Impersonates Trump-Vance Committee, Steals $250,300 in Crypto
A Nigerian-based fraudster is being pursued by the FBI after reportedly impersonating the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee to steal $250,300 worth...
Russia Becomes First Country to Officially Recognise Taliban Government
Russia has become the first country in the world to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan, marking a significant...
Gambia’s Foreign Minister Tangara Resigns for AU Role
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, has officially resigned from his ministerial position...
Trump to Host Five African Leaders
📸 Photo credit: State House Media Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump is set to host five African heads of...
Ex-Equatorial Guinea Financial Chief Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
Baltasar Engonga Ebang, the former Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Agency for Financial Investigation, has been sentenced to 18...
AUSSOM Confirms AU Helicopter Crash at Mogadishu Airport, Rescue Efforts Ongoing
The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has confirmed the crash-landing of an African Union helicopter operated...
Police Rescue Trafficked Ghanaian in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued Sammed Iddrisu, a Ghanaian national who was lured into Nigeria under the false pretense...
Saint Lucia Confers Knighthood on Nigeria’s President Tinubu for Strengthening Africa-Caribbean Ties
The government of Saint Lucia has awarded its highest national honour—the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL)—to...
Gambia Inaugurates New Groundnut Processing Plant to Boost Agriculture and Economy
The Gambia has launched a modern groundnut processing plant aimed at enhancing value addition to one of the country’s most...
Tinubu, Saint Lucia’s PM Agree to Establish Formal Diplomatic Ties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia have agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations...
President Barrow Hosts Marina School Pupils at State House
In a heartwarming encounter that blended education with leadership inspiration, His Excellency President Adama Barrow today welcomed a group of...
US Excludes Southwest Nigeria from Travel Warning
The U.S. government has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, now excluding the Southwest region from its "Do Not Travel"...
Muslim World League Condemns Iranian Aggression Against Qatar
The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly denounced what it described as Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar, labeling...
Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases in Qatar, Iraq
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at United States military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday evening, in what...