ActionAid Gambia just wrapped up a powerful three-day training for reporters and online stars. They learned how to speak up for young people who need more say in local government. The United Nations gave money for this project called "Empowering Marginalised Young People." Everything happened at Jarra Soma starting March 25. The main goal? Help young voices be heard where decisions happen.
Amadou Jallow from ActionAid told everyone that young people matter right here, right today. He said they must participate in important talks about what happens next in their country. When young citizens stay out of big choices, real progress can't happen. The whole point of ActionAid's work is to bring everyone to the table, especially those left...
Jali Hammay Saho and Yusupha Suso played music for Gambia at the Wigmore Hall during the African Classical Music Festival in London. This famous place opened in 1901 but never held an African music show until they came with their kora and balafon. Muhamadou Saho goes by the name 'Jali Hammay' when he sings for the Wuli Band. He traveled to Europe for the first time and sang songs that many different people came to hear.
The musicians did not just play in one place. They also performed at Manchester's Lion's Den and several other spots around the UK. During their month-long trip, they met many Gambians living far from home who watch their GRTS TV show called Jali Sumungo. These fans were very happy to see them play traditional music...
People have written poetry since humans first began. Poetry lets us share feelings and life stories. Writers pour themselves into their poems. Many find that writing poems helps them heal. Poetry comes in many styles for everyone to try.
Writing good poems requires a few basic skills. Some writers miss these important parts. Your poems need to grab readers right away. This serves as the first rule of great poetry. Following these core steps will make your writing better.
Poets create beauty through matching sounds and beat patterns. They might craft rhymes, sonnets, haikus, or many other forms. Each type follows special rules about its shape. Great poems flow with a musical feel. Fast rap songs or traditional haikus both need perfect...
Books need great pictures. You put a lot of time into writing, and your book deserves amazing art to match your words. The cover must grab attention right away. People judge books by their looks first.
Finding someone to draw for your book seems hard. You want the best artist possible. Many writers skip this step. They rush to finish the text part. This matters a lot because pictures help tell your story better.
You should plan what pictures you want before you start looking. Think about each page of your book. Draw rough sketches if you can. This helps when you talk to artists later. You can show them exactly what you need.
Look at many artists before you decide. The internet makes this easy. Check out their past work carefully. Ask...
Uganda recently welcomed people from two German car tech companies. They came to talk about making cars and batteries in Uganda. These companies make electric car parts in cities called Stuttgart and Munich. They met with Stephen Kyaterekera from the Foreign Affairs office. Ambassador Stephen Mubiru brought these business leaders to Uganda because he wants them to build factories here.
The German experts work with battery making and special brake systems for cars. They visited Kiira Motors in Jinja city to see what Ugandans already make. Both sides talked about ways to help each other. German knowledge could really change how Uganda builds cars. Uganda wants to become the main place in Africa where people buy electric cars and parts...
A little boy died when flames burned through his home yesterday morning. The fire started around 10 am at a house in Kibiri B Zone near Busabala. The three-year-old named Jeremiah Ssegujja breathed in smoke as he slept. His aunt lived with him because the house owner traveled outside Uganda. Police believe bad wiring caused the fire that destroyed most rooms except the bedroom.
The boy was staying with his aunt, Margaret Namwanje, when the accident happened. They lived in a three-room house that belonged to Faridah Nabukeera. Luke Owoyesigyire from the police said they found possible fire sources nearby. A coffee maker and refrigerator might have sparked the flames. Two rooms burned completely, but the bedroom only had small damage...
Angry people at a funeral killed a police officer on Sunday. This happened in Ibanda District during the burial of Lazarus Kahangire. The dead man had been locked up at Nyabuhikye Prison before he passed away. Officer Suleiman Chemonges came to watch over the funeral. He served at Bisheshe Police Station as part of his normal job.
The 28-year-old officer arrived early before his team showed up. Family members attacked him right away when he came alone. They blamed the police for causing the death of their loved one behind bars. Kahangire stayed in jail because of attempted murder charges. His case linked back to land fights between Vincent Mbabazi and his brothers.
Police teams rushed to help after the attack happened. They found the...
Police locked up a young security guard after he shot a man who looked after cows. The shooting happened last night at Kigara B Cell farm in the Rukiga district. Silas Musinguzi worked for Safe Tech Security Company before killing Nabimanya Kendrick. Both men knew each other from the same area. The guard shot the cow keeper around 9:30 PM when both crossed paths near the farm road.
Elly Maate from the local police shared what they learned about the case. The guard walked past the farm with a woman late at night. He carried his work gun as they headed toward Muhanga. Nabimanya and another worker named Alias watched cows for their boss, Robert Mbabazi Kakwerere. The district chairman trusted these men to care for his animals every night...
Sudan feels angry at Britain for keeping them out of a big meeting about their country. The Sudan leaders sent an upset letter to David Lammy from the British government last week. They shared this letter with everyone on Sunday. They claim Britain asked other countries that hurt Sudan to join instead of them. Sudan says Britain treats them the same as bad fighters who kill people.
The letter blames Britain for helping spread lies from a group called RSF. This group has done many bad things to normal people. Sudan thinks Britain should call this group terrorists. Sudan asked Britain to change how it acts toward Sudan based on the long history between both countries. Britain says it wants to help feed hungry people and bring peace...
