Gambia Print Boss Says Books Are Clean.
The head of Gambia's state printing company said his office keeps good records. Momodou Ceesay spoke up after claims that no one checked the books since 2021.
His words came weeks after new board chief Alieu Faal wanted special money checks. Faal said he found bad money handling at the printing office.
Ceesay told news people that experts look at their books often. He said they sent their 2021 records to lawmakers, and money experts are checking their 2022 books right now.
The printing boss faced questions about a large book-making machine. Some said his team paid more than they should for the D50 million device, while others claimed it was old and worked badly.
Ceesay said they bought the...
Family Thanks Gambia Leader for State Funeral Honor.
The family of late leader Alhaji Kalilou Fodayba Singhateh thanked President Barrow for giving their father a state funeral. They praised the way the nation came together to honor him.
The Singhateh family spoke warmly of how Barrow helped them through their loss. His care and support meant a lot as they dealt with their grief, they said.
The president's actions showed what makes Gambia strong, the family added. They saw the country's unity shine through during this sad time. The state funeral brought people together when they needed it most.
The family was touched by all the government help they received. They said Barrow's kindness made a difficult time feel less heavy.
Old School Class Helps Students Get Better Seats.
A group of former students from Gambia Senior Secondary School gave 250 new desks and chairs to help today's students learn better. These gifts came from people who left the school in 1980.
Joe Oremi Cole, a lawyer, led the gift-giving event on Thursday. Cole said his class wanted to thank the school for their good start in life. The school taught many successful people, including doctors and even a government minister, he said.
The old students raised 540,000 dalasis from their own pockets to buy the furniture. They hope current students will remember to help the school when they finish.
School head Momodou Baba Jallow said the new desks will help solve a big problem. Many classes...
Woman Fights Prison Rules in Gambia Murder Case.
A woman held for killing her partner wants to change where she stays in prison. Kumba Sinyan asked the High Court to move her from the part of Mile 2 prison meant for guilty people.
Her lawyer, Sagar Twun, said on Tuesday that Sinyan should stay with other people who wait for trial. The law says anyone not found guilty must be kept apart from those already guilty.
The state's lawyer denied these claims. M Sanyang told the court that Sinyan broke prison rules after a fight with another person. The prison moved her as a punishment, which they can do by law.
The court will decide what happens next on February 17, 2025. Sinyan faces murder charges for the death of Lamarana Jallow in 2022...
Gambia's Ruling Party Sets New Plans After Meeting.
The National People's Party shared its latest work and goals after its meeting in Soma. Party leader Seedy Sheriff Ceesay talked about what they found and wanted to do next.
The party sent teams around the country to learn about local needs. They met people face to face and heard what mattered most. Young people need more chances to work and grow, they learn, and women need better support as well.
NPP opened new offices in each area to help local groups work better. The party wants peace with other political groups, Ceesay said. They started talking more with rival parties to make the country stronger.
President Barrow's peace soccer games ended with Upper Nuimi taking the top...
Fire Burns Down Home in Gambia's Bakau Area.
A huge fire left many people homeless when it burned down their house in Bakau Newtown early Thursday. The fire started at 2:30 in the morning, forcing people to run from their rooms.
Fatou Korita lived there and saw what happened. She heard someone yell about fire and rushed to wake up the children in her room. The flames began in the ceiling and spread fast through the building.
Most people were sleeping when smoke filled the air. They woke up to the noise of the fire, but no one was in the room where it started, making it hard to stop the flames early.
The fire team came an hour after people called for help, said Ousman Marr, who watched the event. By then, the fire had already burned...
Prophet Backs New Leader for Zimbabwe Soccer Vote.
The head ofthe Yadah Stars soccer team spoke up about tomorrow's big soccer vote in Harare. Walter Magaya said he wants Nqobile Magwizi to lead Zimbabwe's Football Association.
Magaya lost his court case to stop the vote on Thursday. But he still met with soccer officials at his sports center last night. Almost all the voters came to hear him speak.
He spent time looking at each person who wanted the job, he said. Many came to tell him their plans. "After talking with them, I saw Magwizi stands out from the rest," Magaya said.
The religious leader dropped his appeal to the World Sports Court. After the vote, he heard rumors about changes, which made him ask leaders to keep the...
Zimbabwe Fills Warehouses with Seized Goods in Smuggling Fight.
The government packed its Bulawayo storage center with cars, home goods, and other items caught during holiday season raids. The items filled several buildings at the Container Depot.
Officials found stoves, fridges, drinks, and baby items during their searches. A team of groups led by trade officials caught these goods to help local businesses stay strong.
Police, bank officers, tax agents, and consumer guards work together. They stop cars and buses at border points to look for hidden goods. Many bus companies lose their loads when agents find strange items.
"We must stop these illegal acts," said Mr. Muguti, speaking at the depot. He said some towns near borders rent...
Prophet's Bizarre Scheme Leads to Arrests in Zimbabwe.
A woman walked half-naked to a man's house in Zimbabwe last week, making hyena sounds. This strange act came from a church leader's plan to prove he could catch witches.
Police arrested Josephine Machada, 26, after she showed up at home in Odzi village at 4 a.m. She wore tight clothes and a red cloth around her waist. She held a goat horn with black fur and made loud hyena noises.
The homeowner, Mr. Mutambashora, opened his door and saw her. He called the police right away.
In court, Machada said a prophet named Madzibaba Lai told her to do it. The judge wants doctors to check if Machada was thinking clearly when this happened.
Police investigated the case and found the...
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