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...
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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...
Opinion: Who wins Euro 2024 between Spain and England?
As the excitement for Euro 2024 builds, football fans around the globe are eager to see who will lift the...
Napoli snubs PSG’s stunning €200m bid for Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia
Napoli has rejected an eye-watering €200 million offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and his teammate...
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...
Nigerian students slam President Tinubu over removal of fuel subsidy
The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has faced criticism from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for...
Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani, splurges $3m on Nigerian star Rema to perform at son’s wedding
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, one of the wealthiest individuals in the country, reportedly paid Nigerian singer Rema a whopping 4.5...
Riyadh set host 2024 African Super Cup final
Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), alongside His Eminence Turki Bin Abdul Mohsen Al Sheikh,...
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...
Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashes on test flight, all crew members perish
A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliner crashed during a test flight on Friday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of all...
Gambia participates in 1st AU Pan-African conference on girls’, women’s education
The Gambia has participated in the first-ever AU Pan-African Conference on Girls' and Women's Education, organized by AU CIEFFA. The...
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...
FLACS, STEMDUP Academy join forces to provide opportunities for African, Muslim Students in Bronx
After the setback of not being able to establish the Stemdup Academy Charter School due to New York City's charter...
Dubai police sends 60 employees, retirees on spiritual journey to Mecca
Dubai Police has generously sponsored a group of 60 male and female employees and retirees for a 6-day trip to...
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...
Bronx community mourns death of Aisha and Zainab Mohammed
The Bronx community is reeling from a heartbreaking incident that claimed the lives of two young souls. Aisha and Zainab...
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,...
Four senior NAF officers honored with special promotions
Four distinguished Group Captains of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have been specially promoted to the esteemed rank of Air...
UN condemns ruthless Russian missile strikes, 37 killed
Russian missile strikes rained down on cities across Ukraine on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least 37 people...
Remarkable achievements of Gambian icons: Youssou N’Dour, Professor James N’Dow, and Gina Bass
Three outstanding Gambians have recently garnered international recognition for their remarkable achievements in the fields of music, academia, and athletics....
NASENI trains Osun youth in modern shoemaking, tailoring
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has kickstarted a groundbreaking skills acquisition programme aimed at empowering the...
Mayor Lowe represents Gambia at China-Africa Local Government Forum in Guangzhou
Mayor Malick Lowe of Banjul has shared her exhilarating experience from the 5th China-Africa Local Government Forum via her Facebook...
Shooting stuns Wellingara school, Gambian police launch thorough investigation
Wellingara Lower Basic School was thrust into chaos following a shooting incident that has left the community in shock and...
Gambia: Protesters occupy National Assembly, demand rejection of controversial salaries, pensions bill
In a powerful display of unity and determination, protesters have taken control of the National Assembly in The Gambia, demanding...
Botswana stands firm, rejects UK’s asylum proposal
Botswana recently rejected a proposal from the United Kingdom to accept asylum seekers, a decision that has resonated deeply across...
ECOWAS threatens to suspend funding for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger due to withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong warning to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The...
Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS chairman, pledges continued commitment to democratic values
President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during the...
France: PM Gabriel Attal offers resignation after election defeat
In the wake of a stunning electoral defeat, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has announced his decision to tender his...
ECOWAS ministers convene in Abuja to review progress on new headquarters
In a significant step towards bolstering regional integration and socio-economic development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Ad-Hoc...
South African Airways crowned ‘Cleanest Airline in Africa 2024’
South African Airways (SAA) has been honored with the title of 'Cleanest Airline in Africa 2024' by Skytrax, a globally...
Formation of Confederation of Sahel States: A new era of unity and defense
The presidents of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially announced the creation of the Confederation of Sahel States, known...
Gambia: Anti-crime unit intensifies patrols, crackdown in Banjul
The Anti-Crime Unit (ACU) of the Gambia Police Force has ramped up its operations across several key locations in the...
ECOWAS defers Gambia’s Special Tribunal proposal
The quest for justice in The Gambia has encountered a significant delay as the Economic Community of West African States...
Grassroots voices echo across Gambia
In an unprecedented move aimed at fostering inclusive and constructive national discourse, the Office of the President, under the vigilant...
Zambia Airways inaugurates twice-weekly flights connecting Lusaka with Dar es Salaam, Nairobi
In a move set to transform regional connectivity and bolster diplomatic ties, Zambia Airways has officially launched its twice-weekly flight...
Gambian minister refutes opposition leader’s allegations on land allocated to President Barrow
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs has firmly responded to comments made by opposition leader, Lawyer Ousainou...
Namibian authorities expel Zambian ‘prophetess’ over alleged fake miracles, financial exploitation
Namibian immigration authorities expelled a self-styled Zambian Pentecostal celebrity known to her followers as Prophetess Naise, following allegations of staging...
ECOWAS ministers convene for 52nd session to address regional peace, security
In a pivotal gathering aimed at addressing pressing security challenges and fostering peace across West Africa, the 52nd Regular Session...
From football field to farmland: Seydou Keita launches agro-industrial complex in Mali
In a move that marries the worlds of sports and agriculture, former Malian international footballer Seydou Keita has officially inaugurated...
Tanzania welcomes fresh fleet of electric locomotives for July 2024 SGR launch
The United Republic of Tanzania has made a significant stride towards modernizing its transportation infrastructure with the recent arrival of...
“Bloat or necessity?” — Ramaphosa’s expanded cabinet faces backlash
The recent cabinet expansion of South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from various quarters, including...
Belarus unveils nuclear-capable arsenal
In a display of military might and solidarity, Belarus showcased its nuclear-capable missile systems and unmanned aerial vehicles during an...
Ghanaian chef Smith arrested for forging guinness World Record certificate
Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Millennium Chef Smith, has been arrested for fabricating a Guinness World Record certificate...