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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...

India: 116 lives lost in devastating stampede at Hathras religious event

A stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in the Hathras district of northern India has claimed the lives of at...

President Barrow congratulates Ghazouani on re-election in Mauritania

President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of the...

FARI 2025: African youth to drive innovation, entrepreneurship in Benin

The second edition of the Forum for African Research and Innovation (FARI) is set to take place in Benin from...

ECOWAS hosts capacity building workshop in Gambia

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, organized a crucial three-day capacity-building workshop in The Gambia...

Nonceba Mhlauli becomes South Africa’s youngest appointed minister

South Africa's political landscape is making history with the appointment of Ms. Nonceba Mhlauli as the youngest minister in the...

Danish Giant Vestas to invest €600m in manufacturing plant in Egypt

In a significant boost to Egypt's renewable energy sector, Danish wind turbine industry leader Vestas has announced plans to establish...

Mayor of Banjul celebrates progress on Crab Island, unveils new football pitch

Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has shared exciting updates about the city's development. His Worship Mayor Medina José Lobato, along...

Gambia: Anti-crime unit targets kush trade, theft in Banjul

The Anti-Crime Unit has ramped up its efforts against criminal activities in the Greater Banjul Area, with a special focus...

South Africa: President Ramaphosa announces opposition leader John Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister

In a landmark move aimed at fostering political unity and diversity in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Democratic...

Gambian politician Essa Faal denounces proposed salary increases as “betrayal of public trust”

In a stirring declaration, prominent Gambian politician and human rights advocate Essa Mbye Faal has voiced vehement opposition to the...

Egypt poised for economic surge with €70b investment agreements

Africa Parrot Reporter June 30, 2024

Egypt is set to sign 38 groundbreaking investment agreements worth up to €70 billion (3.6 trillion Egyptian pounds) during the...

Ivory Coast emerges as cocoa processing powerhouse with 14 factories

Africa Parrot Reporter June 30, 2024

Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, now boasts 14 state-of-the-art cocoa processing factories, positioning itself as a major player...

Rwanda’s $2 billion airport to revolutionize African air travel

Africa Parrot Reporter June 30, 2024

In a strategic move set to redefine African aviation, Rwanda is constructing a $2 billion airport in the Bugesera District,...

IMF urges Kenya to uphold controversial tax measures

Despite foreseeing potential protests against the Finance Bill 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Kenyan government to...

Japanese drugmaker under scrutiny for 76 deaths linked to red yeast rice supplements

In a troubling development, Japanese pharmaceutical company Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is under intense scrutiny as it investigates 76 additional deaths potentially...

Africa: powerhouse behind 70% of world’s tea production

Africa stands as a formidable force in the global tea industry, contributing to 70% of the world's tea production. Leading...

New Delhi Airport: Terminal collapse kills one, injures eight

In a tragic incident early Friday morning, the roof of a newly refurbished terminal at New Delhi’s international airport partially...

Gambia’s biweekly public briefing to highlight agricultural initiatives

In a continuing effort to enhance communication between the government and the public, the Honourable Minister of Information invites all...

“Never heedless, never indifferent” — President Barrow’s vision for Gambia in 2023

In a pivotal address to the nation, President Barrow today delivered the constitutionally mandated State of the Nation Address, offering...

Moroccan govt launches Housing aid program to benefit over 15,000 citizens

Africa Parrot Reporter June 27, 2024

In a major step toward addressing housing insecurity, the Moroccan government has launched the Direct Housing Aid Program, which has...

Bolivian military coup thwarted, Juan José Zúñiga arrested by own troops

Africa Parrot Reporter June 27, 2024

An attempted military coup in Bolivia has been foiled, with the leader of the coup, Juan José Zúñiga, now under...

Gambia celebrated as model of peacebuilding success at UN meeting

In a significant recognition of its remarkable transition to peace, The Gambia was hailed as a success story at the...

Kenyan President Ruto backs down on tax hikes

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew planned tax hikes following intense pressure from protesters who stormed parliament and launched...

President Barrow, Spanish Foreign Minister Bueno strengthen ties in key sectors

President Adama Barrow welcomed the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Honourable José Manuel Albares Bueno, at...

IGP Touray attends United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit 2024 in New York

Inspector General of Police Seedy M. Touray is currently in New York to attend the United Nations Chiefs of Police...

Nigeria: Customs officer dies during investigation

A senior official from the Nigeria Customs Service tragically collapsed and died on Tuesday during a session with the Public...

Auma Obama tear-gassed during deadly protests over tax hikes

Auma Obama, half-sister of former U.S. President Barack Obama, was tear-gassed by Kenyan police during a protest outside the parliament...

Anticipation builds as President Barrow prepares to address Gambian National Assembly

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., President Adama Barrow will deliver a highly anticipated State of the Nation...

Banjul to host Mayor of Bissau to strengthen bilateral ties

The Banjul City Council is preparing for a landmark visit as the Honorable José Medina Lobato, Mayor of Bissau, along...

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian military officials in Ukraine War crimes probe

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has expanded its pursuit of accountability for war crimes in Ukraine, issuing arrest warrants for...

Kenyan protests turn violent as parliament approves controversial tax hikes

What began as peaceful demonstrations have erupted into chaos and anarchy across the streets of Nairobi, following the Kenyan parliament's...

Malian President Assimi GOÏTA deepens ties with Burkina Faso

The President of the Republic of Mali, Colonel Assimi GOÏTA, has arrived in Ouagadougou for his first official friendship and...

Israeli airstrike kills Palestinian footballer, wife, two children

In a heart-wrenching incident amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict, a Palestinian footballer, his wife, and their two children were killed...

Burkina Faso unveils major electrical appliance assembly plant

In a significant boost to West Africa's industrial landscape, Burkina Faso has inaugurated two major electrical appliance assembly plants in...

Kenya: President Ruto ready for dialogue with anti-tax protesters

Kenya's President William Samoei Ruto has expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with thousands of young anti-tax protesters, marking...

ECOWAS, EFCC strengthen anti-corruption, security efforts in West Africa

On June 20, 2024, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political, Peace and Security Affairs, warmly received Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede,...

Cotonou to host preparatory meeting for FARI-2025, paves way for West African scientific innovation