President Barrow met with regional leaders from eight partner parties on Sunday to plan for the 2026 elections. The gathering brought together key political groups like NPP, APRC, NRP, GMC, CA, GPDP, ANRD, and NCP under his leadership as they discussed national development issues. Regional leaders praised Barrow's vision during the meeting, which Seedy SK Njie moderated.
The coalition highlighted major achievements, such as the nationwide electricity program, which aims for universal access by late 2025. They noted important progress in education, healthcare, roads, and infrastructure projects across the country. Civil service reforms received attention, especially the 110% salary increases that helped government workers over seven...
Police started looking into a case about same-sex acts between two men in Old Yundum last Friday evening. They reported the men involved are 18 and 22 years old. Officers continue gathering facts about what happened that night. The police plan to share more details as they learn new information about this situation.
The law in The Gambia makes these acts illegal for everyone regardless of gender. People found guilty face harsh penalties under current laws. Punishment can range from 14 years behind bars to life imprisonment in certain cases. The law describes some situations as "aggravated homosexuality," which carries stricter sentences. This category includes repeat offenders and HIV-positive individuals who engage in same-sex...
The Gambia just updated its mental health policy after 17 years. Officials from the National Mental Health Program worked with various partners to create this new 2024 policy. They replaced the outdated 2007 version to address current mental health needs across the country. Planning Director Gibril Jarju said they talked with many people at the community level to understand the real problems facing Gambians.
The policy development process involved extensive public input rather than being created behind closed doors. Mr Jarju emphasized that community ownership happens when people participate in creating policies. National Assembly Health Committee Chairman Amadou Camara stressed that mental health affects everyone. He noted that...
The Gambia celebrated its first World Autism Awareness Day with people coming together at Westfield's youth monument. Families, advocates, and groups met to raise awareness about autism under the theme "Celebrate Differences."
Autism affects people differently. Some talk easily, others communicate in other ways. Support needs vary - certain individuals live independently, others need daily help. Many autistic people also experience ADHD, anxiety, sleep issues, or seizures. The First Lady of Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, emphasized that autism brings creativity, resilience, focus, and potential.
GASAN Chairperson Isatou Keita described the event as more than a celebration—it marks a commitment to promoting autism awareness across the...
Mental health experts in The Gambia want changes to suicide laws. They believe punishing people who try to kill themselves makes mental health problems worse. Many people fear asking for help because they might go to jail for two years or pay fines. The country still uses an old law called the Lunacy and Detention Act, which hurts people with mental illness. Recent workshops brought together groups who want these laws changed.
Mental health leader Mam Jarra Marega says negative views stop people from getting help. Groups like IVMHO work to spread knowledge about mental health across communities. They focus on rural areas where fewer services exist. Government officials have joined these talks about making new policies. The Gambia plans...
Zimdancehall artist Silent Killer denied rumors about avoiding UK flights because of dreams. He told DJ Sparks the real issue was payment, not mystic visions. The musician checked in at Robert Mugabe Airport but refused to travel without money up front. His statement contradicts promoter Fred Matenga, who claimed Silent Killer had dreams of plane explosions.
Matenga said his team spent $1,500 rebooking tickets after Silent Killer allegedly hid in airport bathrooms. The artist was scheduled to perform at SAMA Festival UK 2025 with other musicians like Alick Macheso. Silent Killer, whose real name is Jimmy Mudereri, insisted he just wanted professional respect. Many fans supported him online, saying artists often face exploitation from...
Gospel singer Mambo Dhuterere reportedly left his pregnant wife Dorcas Vambe along with their four children. The couple seems headed for separation, according to sources who claim he stopped supporting his family. When asked about the rumors, Dhuterere simply dismissed them, saying people should not worry about it. He has not publicly mentioned his wife since November 2024, when he called her Queen on her birthday.
Mai Dhuterere confirmed her husband moved out as she struggles through emotional hardship. She kept quiet because she feared stress might harm her unborn baby. She mentioned feeling weak against challenging him, but hopes he returns for their children's sake. Though she tried hiding their problems from others, she finally...
Mambo Dhuterere left his pregnant wife Dorcas Vambe, and businessman Wicknell Chivayo became part of their family problems. A friend close to Mai Dhuterere says the gospel singer started behaving oddly after learning about their fifth baby. He reportedly took his bags and travel papers without telling her where he went.
The singer blamed his wife for bringing him bad luck, especially when he missed out on receiving a fancy car from Wicknell Chivayo. The source revealed that despite his nice public image, he often criticized his wife at home. Their oldest child suffers most from this family fight, caught between unhappy parents.
When they first became a couple, Mai Dhuterere already had a child from an earlier relationship. Mambo...
Zimbabwe's Public Service Commission warned government workers not to join the planned two-day protest. Civil servants who skip work during activist Blessed Geza's stayaway will face consequences for neglecting their duties. The PSC noticed messages trying to convince workers to abandon their jobs on April 22-23, 2025. They believe their staff knows better than to listen to these harmful calls.
Former ZANU-PF member Geza wants people to stop working until President Mnangagwa resigns. He claims the 82-year-old leader has mental problems and broke the law to stay in power for a third term. His earlier March protest didn't attract many supporters, but Geza thinks this time will succeed in removing Zimbabwe's current leadership.
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