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...
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Nigerian Muslim group urges prayer over protests, warns of destruction seen in Libya, Sudan, Ukraine
The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, has issued a stern warning urging...
Nigeria moves 400 Noko Haram ex-convicts to Gombe for reintegration
The Nigerian government has relocated 400 former Boko Haram fighters to the Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe State. These individuals,...
Mayor Lowe joins forces with first ladies to plant trees, promote environmental conservation
Mayor Malick Lowe of Banjul took to her Facebook page to announce her participation in a tree planting event organized...
Gambia: President Barrow chairs cabinet meeting to discuss gender policy, social protection, food safety
His Excellency President Adama Barrow chaired today's Cabinet meeting at the State House in Banjul. The meeting focused on various...
Banjul Mayor, Malick Lowe honored as African Woman of the Year 2024
Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, the current Mayor of Banjul, Gambia, has been awarded the prestigious title of "African Woman...
ECOWAS launches $440,000 lifeline for flood victims in liberia
In a bid to alleviate the suffering of flood victims and tackle food insecurity, the Economic Community of West African...
Gambia, India strengthen bilateral ties for economic growth
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia and H.E. Dinkar Asthana, High Commissioner of India to The Gambia, reiterated their commitment...
Daylight Africa documentary featured in AAWIC virtual film festival
Daylight Africa documentary has been featured in the African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) which coincides with the 2024 Summer...
Gambia Police Force launches week-long media training to strengthen police-community relations
In an effort to enhance public engagement with police activities and improve crisis communication, the Gambia Police Force (GPF) Press...
US court sentences Nigerian to 85 months in prison for targeting elderly Americans in inheritance scam
A Nigerian national, Amos Prince Okey Ezemma, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison for his involvement in a...
Uganda security forces crack down on anti-corruption protesters, detain dozens
Scores of protesters in Uganda have been detained by security forces after rallying against corruption and alleged human rights violations...
ECOWAS strengthens partnership with Guinean News Agency
In an effort to enhance the effectiveness of National Early Warning Centers in member states, a delegation led by Dr....
Nationwide protest demands end to hunger, bad governance in Nigeria
The All Workers Convergence (AWC) has rallied Nigerians to join in a nationwide protest against the prevailing issues of hunger,...
Tragic landslide kills over 55 people in Ethiopia
A devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia has resulted in the loss of at least 55 lives. The catastrophe occurred on...
AfDB others Join forces to inject $520m into Nigeria’s agriculture sector
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has partnered with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development...
ECOWAS takes center stage at African Union meeting in Accra to foster regional integration, sustainable development
The 6th Biennial Coordination Meeting of the African Union with Regional Economic Communities (CER) and Regional Mechanisms witnessed a strong...
Banjul: Mayor Lowe extends heartfelt gratitude to delegation from Senegal for attending Serigne Amadou Bamba event
In a heartfelt message, the Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has expressed her sincere thanks and appreciation to Serigne Affia...
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery explores alliances with Libya, Angola to secure crude oil supply
In an effort to overcome the challenges posed by domestic crude oil supplies, Nigeria's Dangote Refinery, Africa's largest refinery built...
Ghana: High Court warns politicians not to rely on courts to determine election results
Justice Anna Taylor of the High Court has warned that politicians should not expect the courts to pronounce winners in...
ECOWAS, UNECA leaders collaborate to foster peace, stability, development in West Africa
In a significant diplomatic encounter, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, Chairman of the ECOWAS Commission, and His Excellency Claver...
54 African nations unite for African Military Games in Nigeria
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and 51 other African countries have committed to sending troops to Nigeria for the 2nd Africa...
Nigerian government slaps Meta with $220m fine for violating consumer data laws
The Nigerian government has imposed a hefty fine of $220 million for its blatant disregard of consumer and data protection...
Banjul: Mayor Lowe engages stakeholders, commits to transforming challenges into opportunities
The Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has concluded a successful stakeholder consultation forum. Over the course of two days, participants...
48 teenage boys rescued from illegal circumcision camp in Zambia
Authorities in Zambia have rescued 48 boys from an illegal male circumcision camp, exposing the dangers and abuses associated with...
Nationwide strike looms as Nigerian Labour Congress condemns police brutality
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian government, signaling the possibility of a nationwide...
ECOWAS workshop in Abuja focuses on enhancing key performance indicators
In a bid to enhance organizational performance and improve accountability, the Directorate of Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation convened a...
Kenyan police reinforcements in Haiti to tackle rampant gang violence
In a determined effort to combat the escalating violence and restore order in the strife-torn Caribbean nation of Haiti, a...
Kenya: Odinga urges prudence, cautions against calls for Ruto’s resignation
Kenyan opposition leader Mzee Raila Odinga has issued a cautionary message to anti-government protesters, urging them to reconsider their demand...
Banjul: Mayor Lowe hosts first-ever stakeholder consultation on volunteered local review
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has held the first-ever important stakeholder consultation meeting on Volunteered Local Review (VLR), marking a...
Guinea Conakry: Opposition leaders arrested, detained amidst political unrest
In an exclusive interview with Africa Parrot and New York Parrot correspondents, Toure Mouloukou Souleymane, a core member of the...
Floods devastate Yenagoa, residents plead for intervention
Residents of Yenagoa, particularly those living in flood-prone areas, are facing unprecedented challenges. The situation is dire for those residing...
Department of Defence gears up for opening of parliament in South Africa
Excitement is in the air as the Department of Defence in South Africa prepares for the highly anticipated opening of...
Gambia: Plasticoo wins top honors at environmental challenge
In a remarkable achievement for environmental sustainability, Plasticoo, an innovative recycling startup, has secured the first-place position at the prestigious...
Gambia defends FGM ban, strengthen global anti-mutilation campaign
In a significant victory for the century-old global campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM), Gambian lawmakers have firmly upheld a...
Kenya braces for escalating protests
The streets of Kenya are poised for another wave of anti-government protests as the nation grapples with a deepening political...
Ashura: Mayor Lowe extends heartfelt greetings to Banjul, Muslim community
On the solemn occasion of the Day of Ashura, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul took to her Facebook page...
NDLEA cracks down on drug operations, arrests suspects in Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in its ongoing battle against drug trafficking and abuse...
Nigerian police uncover shallow graves of kidnapped victims
The Ogun State Police Command has unearthed the shallow graves of two individuals who fell victim to a nefarious kidnapping...
Egypt to acquire French Barracuda submarines
Egypt has announced its interest in acquiring between four to six advanced Barracuda-class submarines from France. The submarines, which are...
Gambia: President Barrow accepts resignation of minister, announces cabinet restructuring
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has accepted the resignation of Honourable Haddy Jatou Sey, the Minister of Basic and...
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, praises GAMBIA REFELA team for empowering women, youth
Mayor Malick Lowe has expressed her sincere appreciation to the GAMBIA REFELA team for their outstanding advocacy and sensitization efforts aimed...
ECOWAS announces date to launch single currency
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is all set to unveil its long-awaited single currency initiative, known as...
Nigeria: Several trapped as two-storey residential building collapses in Abuja
Tragedy struck early Saturday morning as a two-storey residential building collapsed in the bustling Kubwa area of Abuja, trapping an...
Kenya protest: Police chief resigns
Kenya's Inspector-General of Police, Japhet Koome, has resigned amidst growing backlash over the police's handling of nationwide anti-government protests. President...
Nigerian Army intensifies operations in Taraba, arrests 3 kidnappers, rescues 2 victims
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, conducted an intensified operation in Taraba State. On 8 July 2024,...
South Africa: 12 pupils, driver die in auto crash
A minibus driver and 12 pupils lost their lives in a harrowing road accident on Wednesday morning in Johannesburg’s Gauteng...
Nigeria: Miyetti Allah celebrates creation of Livestock Ministry
President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of a Ministry for Livestock Development, an initiative that has been met with...
GPF celebrates officers’ triumph in advanced security training from Turkey
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) marked a momentous occasion on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, celebrating the return of nine distinguished...
Egypt embarks on Africa’s largest wind turbine farm
In a monumental step towards achieving its renewable energy ambitions, Egypt is set to construct Africa's largest wind turbine farm,...