President Barrow honours GAF high command for outstanding service
In a prestigious ceremony held at the State House in Banjul, President Barrow bestowed honors upon three distinguished officers of...
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Gambian police burst counterfeit cash syndicate, 3 Nigerians arrested
In a decisive crackdown on counterfeit currency operations, the Delta Company personnel of the Gambia Police Force's PIU Kanifing responded...
Global powers vie for influence in post-French Sahel as Turkey, Iran, Morocco step in
In the wake of France's abrupt withdrawal from the volatile Sahel region, a power struggle ensues as Turkey, Iran, and...
Global life expectancy plummets by 1.6 years amidst COVID-19 pandemic
In a groundbreaking study by the US-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), the global impact of the COVID-19...
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh heat up cricket rivalry ahead of ODI series kickoff
In a prelude to their highly anticipated one-day international series, Sri Lanka's coach, Chris Silverwood, has ignited the competitive spirit,...
Crew-7 astronauts safely return to earth, celebrate success of 6-month ISS mission
In the early hours of Tuesday, four astronauts, including first-time spaceflyer Jasmin Moghbeli, concluded their over six-month mission aboard the...
Hope sets sail as Spanish charity ship braves danger to deliver aid to Gaza
In a daring move to alleviate the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Spanish charity ship, Open Arms, embarked on...
Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns
Haiti's Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, announced his resignation late Monday, succumbing to mounting pressure from armed gangs that have plunged...
Gambia: Youth Volunteerism Project launches training skill development initiatives
In a significant step towards nurturing the potential of the youth, the eagerly anticipated Youth Volunteerism Project kicked off today...
Chad: Junta-appointed Prime Minister Succes Masra enters presidential race
Chad's political landscape is ablaze with controversy as Prime Minister Succes Masra, appointed by the junta, declared his candidacy for...
India doctors perform bilateral hand transplant
Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi have successfully performed the country's first bilateral hand transplant. The life-changing...
Opposition rift emerges in Burundi as CNL ousts leader
Burundi's main opposition party, the National Freedom Council (CNL), faced internal turmoil on Sunday as a faction successfully ousted its...
Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo defies disqualification, throws hat into 2025 presidential race
In a surprising turn of events, former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo has declared his candidacy for the 2025 presidential...
Angelique Kerber triumphs in intense Indian wells clash
In a gripping encounter at the Indian Wells Masters, Angelique Kerber showcased her prowess on the tennis court, securing a...
Manchester City faces uphill battle for record-breaking 4th straight Premier League title
In the aftermath of Sunday's intense 1-1 draw at Anfield, Rodri expresses Manchester City's determination to overcome the challenge of...
Gambia: President Barrow inaugurates pioneering 23MW solar power plant with battery storage
In a historic moment for The Gambia, President Adama Barrow officially inaugurated the nation's first Solar Power Plant with an...
Spain, EU commemorate 20th anniversary of March 11, 2004, Madrid train bombings
Spain and the European Union solemnly paid tribute on Monday to the 192 victims of the March 11, 2004, Madrid...
Portugal at crossroads, election day decides nation’s political landscape
Voters have turned out in force on Sunday for an early election that could mark a rightward shift after eight...
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza
A dire humanitarian crisis has taken hold in Garlza, intensifying the suffering in the besieged Palestinian territory. On the eve...
Ramadan: UN urgently calls for ceasefire in Sudan
The United Nations Security Council, with the support of fourteen nations, proposed a resolution on Friday, calling for an immediate...
Economic crisis casts shadow over Tunisian Ramadan festivities
Tunisia braces for a somber Ramadan amidst economic woes and political tensions Tunisians are facing subdued Ramadan celebrations this year...
Nigeria: President Tinubu deploys troops to rescue 250 kidnapped schoolchildren
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of troops to rescue over 250 pupils abducted by gunmen from...
Stunning Van Gogh, Kandinsky masterpieces take center stage at TEFAF Art Fair
This weekend, The European Art Fair (TEFAF) in Maastricht, Netherlands, is set to showcase a remarkable collection of artworks, including...
EPP backs Ursula von der Leyen for 2nd term
In a pivotal moment at the European People's Party (EPP) congress, the conservative powerhouse is set to throw its weight...
Warriors roar back with dominant victory over bucks
The Golden State Warriors, led by a resurgent Stephen Curry, decimated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-90 at San Francisco's Chase Center...
Spin twins dominate as India rolls over England for 218 on Ist day of Dharamsala test
Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin combined to dismantle England's batting lineup, capturing nine crucial wickets on the opening day of...
Huthi missile attack claims lives as Red Sea trade route faces escalating threats
A missile fired by Yemen's Huthi rebels found its mark in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, striking the Barbados-flagged,...
Meta launches global investigation as Facebook, Instagram, Threads face unprecedented outage
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has initiated a thorough investigation into the widespread outages that have...
Obasanjo urges Nigeria to embrace Zimbabwean model in tackling soaring inflation
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, marked his 87th birthday with a call for the Federal Government to adopt the Zimbabwean...
Italy, EU-financed Libyan coast guard actions result in tragedy
A patrol boat supplied by Italy and financed by the European Union for the Libyan Coast Guard opened fire during...
Bandits kill police officer, resident in Kenya
Bandits has targeted the Loosuk area of Samburu County, leaving a retired police officer, Aroi Lepokule, 63, and another resident...
Kenya: President Ruto encourages citizens to embrace food security
President William Ruto, addressing a captivated audience during the Salvation Army Centenary service at Ulinzi Stadium in Lang’ata, Nairobi, passionately...
President Barrow inaugurates facilities at Gambian university
The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has etched its name in history with the official inauguration of Lot 1 of the...
Sudan: UN exposes catastrophic toll of ongoing conflict on civilians
A recent United Nations (UN) report has shed light on Sudan's nearly year-long conflict, uncovering mass killings, displacement, and human...
Namibia: Controversial call for sanctions against Israel sparks global debate
Namibia has ignited a global conversation by urging for an international boycott of Israeli goods and companies in response to...
Chad’s interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby announces candidacy for upcoming presidential race
Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby has officially declared his intention to run in the upcoming presidential election, marking a...
Chad PM addresses transitional ‘turbulence’
The leader of Chad's opposition, Yaya Dillo Djerou, was killed in a gun battle with security forces, heightening tensions in...
Equatorial Guinea accuses former Supreme Court Chief of orchestrating plot to destabilize country
Equatorial Guinea has issued an international arrest warrant for Juan Carlos Ondo Angue, the former Supreme Court president accused of...
Senegal President Macky Sall condemns brutal attack on journalist
President Macky Sall of Senegal expressed vehement anger and condemnation following a vicious knife attack on Maimouna Ndour Faye, a...
Gambia: 4th suspect nabbed in Keneba armed robbery, police tussle ends in injuries
The Gambia police have successfully arrested the fourth suspect linked to the Kiang Keneba suspected armed robbery incident. The arrest...
3 suspects arrested for armed robbery in Gambia
Police in the Gambia have arrested three individuals for a daring armed robbery operation that transpired in Keneba Village, Kiang...
Man City face Man Utd test as Liverpool’s kids prosper
As Manchester City brace for a pivotal clash against cross-town rivals Manchester United, Erling Haaland emerges as the focal point,...
South Korean cracks down on doctors’ strike, raids medical association offices
South Korean police executed a raid on the offices of the Korean Medical Association (KMA) on Friday, intensifying efforts to...
EU rakes bold step towards gender equality in Nigeria
In a significant move toward advancing gender equality and rights in Nigeria, the European Union (EU) has announced its support...
Nigeria energizing impact — OPEC secretary-general commends decades of positive contributions
The Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham Al-Ghais, has lauded Nigeria for its remarkable contributions...
President Barrow inaugurates solar-powered water supply systems in Faraba Sutu, Kombo East
On Tuesday, President Barrow spearheaded the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Water Supply Systems in Faraba Sutu, Kombo East....
Gaza: Humanitarian crisis deepens, Israeli forces kill 50 civilians rushing toward wid trucks
Israeli forces have reportedly shot and killed 50 people who were rushing towards aid trucks delivering essential supplies to the...
Gambia recalls diplomats from Cuban embassy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad for the Republic of The Gambia have announced the immediate...
Consumer groups across EU nations unleash wave of complaints against Meta’s ‘Pay or Consent’ system
Consumer advocacy groups from eight European Union countries filed formal complaints on Thursday against Meta, the parent company of Facebook...
Tensions escalate as heavy security surrounds opposition HQ in Chad
A volatile atmosphere enveloped the capital of Chad as roadblocks and heightened security measures were implemented around the headquarters of...