President Lazarus Chakwera freed 37 prisoners to celebrate Malawi's Independence Day. The leader used his special powers under the country's constitution to release these inmates. Dr. Steven Kayuni from the Ministry of Homeland Security made the announcement on Saturday. The decision shows how the government wants to help fix the justice system and bring people together. This move happened as Malawi marked 61 years since gaining freedom from British rule.
The president only picked prisoners who had already served half their sentences. Older inmates and those with serious health problems also got chosen for release. Officials checked each person carefully to make sure they had behaved well behind bars. The government wanted to see real...
Opposition leader Dalitso Kabambe wants President Chakwera to admit he will lose the September elections. The UTM party chief posted his demand on Facebook for everyone to read. Kabambe thinks ruling parties can lose power and should accept when voters reject them. He believes Chakwera must prepare for a peaceful exit from office. The former bank governor says it's time for Malawi to move forward under new leadership.
A recent survey shows 89 percent of people think the country heads toward disaster. Kabambe blames the terrible economic situation for this negative mood among citizens. He points to rising violence, widespread corruption, and government pride as major problems. The politician argues that voters will refuse to give...
Popular musician Patience Namadingo wants to build a hospital for people living near Chitipa District. The singer always wears white shirts during his concerts and performances. He just finished building classrooms at Wataka Primary School in Machinga last month. His Facebook announcement on Monday excited many fans across the country. The project will help thousands of people who struggle to find good medical care.
Wataka Primary School faced serious problems before Namadingo stepped in to help. Nearly 2000 students squeezed into just eight small classrooms with only eighteen teachers. Many children had to sit outside under trees because there was no room inside. The new classrooms give these kids a proper place to learn and study...
China swapped out their doctors working at Gambian hospitals during a ceremony on Friday. The Chinese Embassy welcomed the 23rd medical team as they took over from the 22nd group heading home. Ambassador Liu Jin praised both countries for keeping their health partnership strong over many years. The diplomat said Chinese doctors have helped thousands of sick Gambians despite language problems and old hospital equipment. Health cooperation remains one of six main areas where China and Gambia work together.
The outgoing medical team leader Dr. Cai Guiyang felt proud about what his doctors accomplished during their stay. His group finished all their hospital duties and taught local medical staff new skills. They also helped create stronger...
The Gambia Bar Association says a new court will handle crimes from the Jammeh years. Lawyer Abdoulie Fatty told reporters the ECOWAS Hybrid Court can try cases of torture and killings. The court covers bad things that happened between 1994 and 2017 when Yahya Jammeh ran the country. Fatty explained how lawyers started planning for these trials back during 2019. The new court mixes local laws with international rules to make sure justice happens.
Senior lawyer Mariama Singateh shared numbers from the Truth Commission report. The commission suggested 68 people should face trial for their actions. Almost all of these cases will move forward through the court system. The government set aside 20 million dalasi to pay victims who suffered...
Rights activists want answers about seven workers who died last year. The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice sent a letter to NAWEC demanding they release their investigation report. The tragedy happened on October 9, 2024 when contractors from KEI Construction Company were working on power lines near Essau, Sami and Mendy Kunda. The electricity company said they felt sorry about the deaths but never shared what they found out. Nine months have passed and families still have no answers about what went wrong.
The rights group says NAWEC must follow the law and tell people what happened. They asked for two important papers about the deadly accident. The first document should explain how the workers died on the...
The Gambia passed leadership of the fishing commission to Guinea after serving two years as chairman. Minister Musa Drammeh spoke at the ceremony held in Dakar, Senegal during the group's 40th birthday celebration. He thanked all member countries for supporting Gambia during their time running the Sub-regional Fisheries Commission. The minister said his country made major progress during their leadership period. They strengthened laws and created better plans to protect fish populations across the region.
Drammeh highlighted how they fought harder against illegal fishing boats that steal resources from local communities. The commission approved a new five-year plan that runs from 2025 to 2029. This plan helps prepare for the 2030...
Bottrop Technical Upper and Senior Secondary School threw a massive graduation party Saturday as hundreds of students celebrated their academic victories. Parents packed the school grounds alongside former students and National Assembly members who came to cheer on the new graduates. Principal Jalimori Jobarteh told the crowd this day marked more than just finishing school. He praised students for showing amazing skills across academics, moral growth, and creative projects. The school leader promised to keep building students who become smart and caring community members.
Guest speaker Musa Ceesay delivered tough love to the graduating class about facing real world challenges ahead. He warned them about economic problems, climate...
Gambia Senior Secondary School celebrated another milestone as more than 700 students walked across the stage during their 66th graduation ceremony. The event took place at Gambia High School grounds where families gathered to watch their children receive diplomas. Principal Momodou Baba Jallow spoke proudly about the school's continued success and reputation across the country. He credited the achievement to their commitment toward delivering excellent education through carefully planned strategies. The principal stressed that parents must stay involved with their children's learning journey for better results.
Jallow explained how students perform much better when their families participate actively during school years. These young...
