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Mayor of Banjul Malick-Lowe, in collaboration with Hon Mayor Mina Bouhdoud, has inaugurated a pivotal water project in JARRA SUKUTA,...

Gambian police crack down on drug ring, arrest 3 people in Kololi raid

The Gambian police have apprehended three individuals in connection with alleged drug offences. The arrest unfolded during a meticulously executed...

South African police arrest 6 people in connection with murder of renowned rapper AKA

South African authorities announced on Tuesday that they havd apprehended six individuals in connection with the tragic murder of the...

Guinea’s new PM appointed amidst capital paralysis, protests

Guinea's ruling military junta announced the appointment of economist Mr. Amadou Oury Bah as the new prime minister and head...

Crisis unfolds as tens of thousands flee jihadist attacks in Mozambique

The Mozambican government acknowledged on Tuesday that over 67,000 people, equivalent to 14,270 families, have been forcibly displaced from their...

UN initiates withdrawal of MONUSCO forces from DRC

The United Nations has commenced the phased withdrawal of MONUSCO peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), beginning...

Mexico Open: Zverev, Thompson bow out in first round

At the Mexico Open on Tuesday, top seed Alexander Zverev faced an unexpected early exit as he was defeated by...

Ceasefire hope grows as Gaza death toll nears 30,000

In the midst of the devastating Gaza war, the reported Palestinian death toll has tragically approached 30,000, with 91 more...

Biden scores Michigan primary victory amidst Gaza war backlash

In Michigan's presidential primary on Tuesday, President Joe Biden secured an expected win, but faced a substantial protest from Arab...

UK’s House of Lords under fire for reserved seats for bishops

The United Kingdom's House of Lords is facing criticism for its unique inclusion of 26 Church of England bishops and...

Community, family seek financial support to save Olapade Idris from kidney disease

Friends and family have united to support Olapade Idris Olanrewaju, a devoted father fighting the relentless battle against chronic kidney...

Mayors Lowe, Bouhdoud inaugurate new vegetable and fish sector

Mayor Malick Lowe of Banjul, alongside the Regional Forum of Local Authorities for Africa (REFELA) women, joined forces with Mayor...

President Akufo-Addo’s 2024 state-of-the-nation address handing-over speech — Hopeson Adorye

In a candid assessment of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's state-of-the-nation address (SONA), Hopeson Adorye, a former New Patriotic Party...

Nairobi: Kwale county head of treasury, brothers arrested over Ksh48.9m fraud

In a major breakthrough for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the head of Kwale County Treasury and his four...

Kenya seeks global assistance from IMF, World Bank to tackle money laundering

In response to being placed on the grey list by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for international money laundering,...

Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid

Sweden's journey towards NATO membership reached a crucial milestone on Monday as Hungary's parliament gave its long-awaited approval, marking a...

WTO convenes in Abu Dhabi amidst global tensions

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has kicked off its 13th ministerial conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, with calls for consensus...

ECOWAS eases sanctions on Guinea, Mali

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Sunday the relaxation of sanctions previously imposed on Guinea and...

Humanitarian crisis escalates as sudan blocks aid to war-torn Darfur

Authorities aligned with the army in conflict-ridden Sudan have obstructed cross-border aid to the beleaguered Darfur region, sparking condemnation from...

Leicester City’s Premier League hero Shinji Okazaki announces retirement

Former Japan international and Leicester City's Premier League-winning forward, Shinji Okazaki, declared on Monday that he will be hanging up...

Gambian entrepreneur soars to new heights with groundbreaking aviation innovation

Africa Parrot Reporter February 25, 2024

In a historic leap for The Gambia, entrepreneur Mr. Sulayman Cham's NIRO Company Limited has successfully introduced Ground Handling Services...

Gambia: Malick Lowe, leads campaign for ‘zero tolerance of children on the streets’ in Fass

Africa Parrot Reporter February 25, 2024

In a commendable effort to address the pressing issue of children left unsupervised on the streets of Gambia, the Mayor...

Spanish far-right leader survives assassination, points finger at Iran

Alejo Vidal-Quadras, a prominent right-wing Spanish politician and founder of Spain's far-right Vox party, publicly accused Iran of orchestrating the...

Nigeria: Tinubu’s tenacity triumphs, records strides in battle against insecurity

In a relentless pursuit of safety and prosperity, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and his dedicated team have been making substantial...

Devastating fire in Cameroon leaves 30 injured, 300 shops damaged

In a tragic incident that unfolded last evening, a fire outbreak in Bamenda, Cameroon, has left at least 30 people...

GPF, INTERPOL join Forces to combat human trafficking with specialized training workshop

In a significant stride against human trafficking, the Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL, successfully concluded a four-day workshop...

Overnight strikes in Gaza claim dozens of lives

Amidst ongoing negotiations for a truce, Gaza faced a devastating night of strikes resulting in dozens of casualties, according to...

Lewandowski resurgence sparks Barcelona’s quest for La Liga redemption

Africa Parrot Reporter February 23, 2024

In a stunning turn of events, Barcelona's bid to salvage their La Liga title defense has found renewed hope, thanks...

Supply chain woes threaten Boeing, Airbus deals

Africa Parrot Reporter February 23, 2024

Boeing and Airbus celebrated major deals totaling billions of dollars at Asia's largest airshow in Singapore this week. However, the...

Amazon pays $1.9m to workers in Saudi Arabia for unlawful recruitment fees, abuses

Africa Parrot Reporter February 23, 2024

Amazon has acknowledged and compensated more than 700 contracted workers in Saudi Arabia, paying a total of $1.9 million as...

Cuban parliament speaker investigates fate of abducted doctors in Nairobi

In a bid to unravel the fate of two Cuban doctors abducted by Somalia-based jihadists nearly five years ago, Cuba's...

Political turmoil in Senegal as 15 presidential candidates accuse Sall of “ill will”

In a joint statement released late Tuesday, fifteen presidential candidates in Senegal's delayed election accuse President Macky Sall of "ill...

France: Eiffel Tower shuts doors for 4th day

France's renowned Eiffel Tower remained off-limits for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday as disgruntled employees prolonged their strike, citing...

Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami to Stellar 2-0 victory

In a dazzling performance, Lionel Messi orchestrated a triumphant start to Inter Miami's Major League Soccer (MLS) season, securing a...

Funeral procession honors marathon prodigy Kelvin Kiptum in Eldoret

Hundreds of mourners filled the Kenyan athletics hub of Eldoret on Thursday to pay their respects to the late marathon...

From village dreams to presidential realities: Adama Barrow’s inspiring journey unveiled in new book

In an extraordinary tale of ambition and resilience, the once humble village boy, Adama Barrow, now the president of the...

Guinea president dissolves govt, paves way for new leadership

Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, the president of the transition in Guinea, has taken decisive action by dissolving the Guinean government. The...

President Tinubu appoints Hafsat Abubakar Bakari as NFIU chief

In a significant move to bolster the nation's financial intelligence efforts, President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of Ms....

INTERPOL, GPF collaborate to strengthen officers’ abilities in combatting human trafficking

In a joint effort to tackle transnational crimes, the Gambia Police Force, in partnership with INTERPOL, initiated the second phase...

GPF launches aggressive vehicle testing overhaul to curb rising accident rates

In a bid to address the alarming surge in road accidents in The Gambia, the Police Senior Management, in collaboration...

Japan women’s football team upset as Olympic qualifier venue abruptly shifts to Saudi Arabia

Japan's women's football team captain, Saki Kumagai, expressed dissatisfaction with Asian football officials as the away leg of their crucial...

Breaking News: Sierra Leonean arrested in Gambia for murder of Shakina Chinedu

In a press conference held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Commissioner Botto Keita, the Regional Crime Officer for the West...

Gambian woman arrested for faking robbery

Gambian police have arrested a woman for orchestrating a fake robbery, falsely claiming to have fallen victim to the theft...

Tunji-Ojo unveils hi-tech e-gates, e-border control to revolutionize Nigeria immigration system

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has embarked on a tour of groundbreaking projects aimed at revolutionizing Nigeria's immigration...

Presidential election turmoil in Senegal as candidates push for April 2 vote

Fifteen out of the twenty approved candidates for Senegal's presidential poll, initially set for February 25, have jointly advocated for...

Second trial opens in Rome for murdered Italian student Giulio Regeni

In a renewed pursuit of justice, Italy commences a second trial on Tuesday for the heinous kidnapping and murder of...

80-Year-Old Czech grandma defies stereotypes, becomes prolific Wikipedia contributor