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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Team Nigeria Bags Six Medals at African Military Boxing Championship in Morocco
Team Nigeria has concluded its campaign at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship held in Rabat, Morocco, with an impressive...
Rwanda Delays Peace Deal with DRC, Escalates Fears of Regional War
Rwanda has delayed signing a long-anticipated peace agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), originally scheduled for June 27,...
UN Oceans Conference Marks Milestone as Morocco Unveils First-Ever Offshore Wind Energy Project
Morocco has unveiled its first-ever offshore wind project — a massive 1,000-megawatt farm set to rise off the coast of...
Trump Replaces AFRICOM Commander: Lt. Gen. Dagvin Anderson to Succeed Gen. Langley in Strategic Africa Shift
In a significant reshuffle of U.S. military leadership on the African continent, President Donald Trump has approved the appointment of...
President Traoré Charges New Military Graduates at Georges-NAMOANO Academy
Burkina Faso’s President and Supreme Chief of the National Armed Forces, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, presided over the graduation ceremony of...
Captain Ibrahim Traoré Launches Medicinal Plant Groves to Kick Off 2025 Reforestation Campaign
The President of Faso and Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, officially launched Burkina Faso’s 2025 national reforestation campaign this...
Egypt Activates Early Warning Systems, Deports Dozens of Pro-Palestinian Activists Ahead of Gaza Border March
In a dramatic escalation of its internal security measures, Egypt has officially activated its early warning networks and radio monitoring...
Senegal Boosts Food Sovereignty with Massive Mechanized Rice Farming Initiative
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a large-scale mechanized rice farming and production initiative under the Savoigne Rural Development...
Mayor Malick-Lowe Appointed Gambia National Team’s Assistant Coach
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has been appointed as the assistant coach for The Gambia National Team, a development that...
Ghanaian Travelers Rejoice as Morocco Scraps Visa Requirements
Ghana and Morocco have inked a historic agreement, effectively waiving visa requirements for Ghanaians traveling to Morocco. As of now,...
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers ‘Green Tea’ Drug Plot, Nabs Female Dealers with 108kg Illicit Substances
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a major drug trafficking plot involving a consignment of...
Breaking Barriers, Not Just Ceilings: Mayor Malick-Lowe Celebrates REFELA Women’s Empowerment Journey in China
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has lauded members of REFELA (Network for Locally Elected Women of Africa) for their...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Rallies Gambian Women for Empowered Voting, Leadership
Rohey Malick-Lowe, has called on Gambian women to treat women's issues not just as concerns, but as a "CALL TO...
AU Urges Dialogue as U.S. Travel Ban Raises Concerns Over Relations
The African Union Commission has issued a statement expressing concern over the recent travel restrictions imposed by the Government of...
Mali Partners with Russia to Build Gold Refinery in Bamako
Mali has partnered with Russia to construct a state-of-the-art gold refinery in the capital city, Bamako. The initiative marks a...
President Barrow Welcomes Shukran Capital Management Delegation for Groundbreaking Waste-2-Fuel Initiative
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, today received a high-level delegation from Shukran Capital Management (SCM) Partners at State House. The...
President Barrow to Launch Gambia Madrassah Integration Strategy
It has been confirmed that His Excellency President Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, is set to...
Gambia, Rwanda Strengthen Defence Ties in Berlin
At the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting held in Berlin on May 12, 2025, The Gambia’s Minister of Defence, Brig....
Somaliland President Cirro Meets Kenyan Opposition Leader Raila Odinga, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Somaliland President, Cabdiraxmaan Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro, has paid a courtesy visit to Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Raila...
ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Flag Hoisting Ceremony Held in Liberia
Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs proudly hosted a flag hoisting ceremony on May 28, 2025, to commemorate the 50th anniversary...
Niger’s president blames France, EU and US for destabilizing Sahel
In an explosive and unprecedented live address broadcast on Niger’s national television, RTN, President General Abdourahmane Tiani launched a scathing...
Nigerian Monarch Olu of Epe Dies at 86
The ancient town of Epe has been thrown into mourning following the passing of its revered monarch, the Olu of...
Senegal PM Sonko Slams Soaring Electricity Tariffs, Vows LNG Policy Shift to Cut Costs
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised alarm over the country's soaring electricity tariffs, describing them as among the highest...
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Deports Nigerian-based Muslim Scholar Gumi, Bars Him from 2025 Hajj
Saudi Arabian authorities have deported prominent Nigerian-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, preventing him from participating in the 2025 Hajj...
Ambassador Mills lays wreath in honour of fallen service members
In a tribute on Memorial Day, Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr. laid...
United Airlines Launches First Direct Flight from Washington D.C. to Dakar
United Airlines has officially launched its first direct flight route from Washington D.C. to Dakar, Senegal, with the inaugural flight...
Africa Freedom Day: “We Honour the Fallen Heroes” — President Hichilema Leads Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Zambia
File Source: 📸 The Zambia Air Force Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema on Africa Freedom Day paid solemn tribute to the...
“I Will Never Be Intimidated by America or Trump” — Julius Malema Slams White House Snub, Calls Ramaphosa a “Coward”
Fiery South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has once again stirred global attention with a scathing rebuke directed at the...
Senegal: Sonatel Academy Celebrates 171 Graduates in 2024 Ceremony
On Thursday, May 22, a heartfelt and proud celebration was held to honour the 2024 graduating class of the École...
Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from UAE Over $307,500 Luxury Car Shipping Scam
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a...
“We Fled When Militants Chased Out the Army”: Hundreds Return to Borno Villages Amid Renewed Attacks
File source: Reuters Hundreds of displaced families have begun returning to their homes in Marte, northeastern Nigeria, after fleeing a...
Senegal Reclaims Military Bases from France, Signals Bold Shift Toward Sovereignty in West Africa
In a historic move underscoring a growing wave of independence and redefined diplomacy in West Africa, Senegal has officially regained...
Ghana Grants Indefinite Residence to 500 Ivorian Refugees in Landmark Integration Move
In a significant humanitarian gesture, the Government of Ghana has granted indefinite residence permits to 500 Ivorian refugees, marking a...
Nigerian Senator Akobundu Vows Stronger Aviation Safety Laws as Nigeria Hosts Banjul Accord Summit in Abuja
In a bold legislative pledge at the International Aviation Summit, Senator Austin Akobundu, representing Abia Central, declared the Nigerian Senate’s...
