Former graduates from the World Maritime University gathered Saturday at the African Princess Hotel in Kololi to establish their national alumni chapter. Bintou Janneh served as event chairperson and secretary for the new organization while welcoming attendees from various graduation years. She reminded participants that the International Maritime Organization founded the university in 1983 at its Swedish headquarters in Malmö. The institution has produced more than 6,000 graduates representing 171 nations worldwide. Academic programs span maritime education, management, legal policy, safety protocols, and environmental studies.
Vice President Bubacarr Ceesay called the launch a significant milestone for Gambian maritime progress and...
Culinary representatives from Gambia reached Ghana's capital over the weekend to compete at the West African Food Festival. The Gambia Tourism Board provides financial backing for the delegation's participation at this prestigious annual event. Chef Musa Darboe leads the national team as they prepare for cooking competitions against continental rivals. The festival takes place from September 23 through 27 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel with more than twenty nations represented. Previous achievements demonstrate Gambia's culinary excellence after winning multiple awards at earlier editions.
The West African Food Festival began operations in 2018 under Chef Isaac Sackey's leadership through Ghana's chef association. Each year brings...
Gambians from the Soninke community prepare festivities for their language celebration on September 25 at Westfield Monument in Serrekunda. Sheriff Marie Tanbadou leads the Sumpo Do Khati youth committee and shared details about the upcoming cultural event during Sunday's press briefing. The gathering will highlight the traditional customs and heritage practices of the Soninke people across the region. UNESCO designated September 25 as the official International Day of the Soninke Language during October 2023. Communities worldwide have observed this annual recognition with various cultural activities.
Previous celebrations featured delegations traveling to Paris while local participants gathered at the monument for cultural...
GIABA launched a regional workshop in Guinea-Bissau targeting journalists from across West Africa. Forty media professionals representing print, broadcast, and digital outlets attend the training program. The three-day event focuses on enhancing investigative skills related to financial crimes and terrorism funding. Participants come from various ECOWAS member nations to strengthen their reporting capabilities. Timothy Melaye serves as GIABA's Assistant Principal Officer for Communication and outlined the training objectives.
Media organizations play vital roles in promoting transparency and exposing corruption within government systems. Journalists function as watchdogs against financial misconduct and help educate the public about...
Shine Light for Girls' Education distributed learning supplies to sponsored students during a Saturday ceremony at Brikama's regional governor's office. The organization's founder Ebrima Njie highlighted the essential contributions of single mothers while announcing plans to deliver seventy-two material packages across four regions. The event celebrated empowering girls and honoring mothers as a legacy of strength and education. Regional coordinator Tijan Fadera encouraged communities to transform women's challenges into empowerment opportunities. The organization maintains partnerships between Germany and The Gambia to connect dreams with possibilities.
Multiple speakers addressed the gathering to advocate for female education...
The Malawi Electoral Commission has transformed its national results center while citizens await final election outcomes. Commission officials redesigned the facility to create a formal atmosphere befitting the presidential, parliamentary, and local government announcements. Workers arranged premium seating at the venue's front section specifically for government officials and stakeholders.
This renovation demonstrates the commission's commitment to projecting authority during the decisive moment that will shape the nation's political future. The contested elections have generated widespread tension among voters nationwide. Political experts interpret these physical changes as strategic efforts to enhance the perceived legitimacy of...
President Lazarus Chakwera approached Malawi's High Court seeking to halt presidential vote counting. The court rejected his request to stop the tallying process. Judges agreed to permit a judicial review regarding the Electoral Commission's handling of complaints. Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party filed the legal challenge over alleged electoral irregularities from the September 16 general elections. The case centers on the commission's failure to address their formal complaint about voting problems.
Justice officials granted permission for the judicial review application to proceed. However, they refused to issue orders preventing the Electoral Commission from announcing presidential results. The court document shows Chakwera...
Insurance coverage remains limited across Malawi with fewer than five percent of citizens holding policies. Industry executives attribute this gap to economic concentration within cities while rural populations lack access to financial services. Ruben Kamanga Kawelele from the Insurance Institute of Malawi advocates for cooperative farming groups similar to successful Kenyan models. Government policy changes could help insurers reach agricultural communities more effectively. Rural residents currently face significant barriers when seeking coverage options.
Digital technology offers solutions for expanding market reach according to industry leaders. Rex Kadzongwe from Old Mutual Malawi emphasizes mobile platforms can eliminate travel...
The Malawi Council of Churches has requested that President Lazarus Chakwera acknowledge his electoral loss from the September 16 general election. Reverend Billy Gamah leads the religious organization and stated that partial Electoral Commission results demonstrate that Chakwera cannot achieve victory. The church leader emphasized that an early concession would reflect strong leadership qualities and encourage peaceful acceptance among political supporters. Gamah believes such actions would demonstrate political maturity while preventing violence and reducing national tensions. Former President Bakili Muluzi has made similar requests for recognition of a graceful defeat.
