Essa Mbye Faal says the Gambia wastes money. Mr. Faal leads a political group. It is called APP-Sobeyaa.
He spoke on the radio. The show was Coffee Time. It was on West Coast Radio.
Mr. Faal talked about the president's tour. The tour is called "Meet the People." Mr. Faal said it was a waste. He used a special word for waste. The word is "MbumBaye." It means being careless with money.
Mr. Faal said the tour was bad. It makes poor people pay for the president's fun. The president uses the tour to get more power.
The government is not spending well. It gives money to powerful people and does not help the people who need it most.
Mr. Faal gave some examples. The president spends a lot on travel. The president took many people to a big...
Deyda Hydara was a brave journalist in Gambia. He started a newspaper called The Point. He worked there for many years.
Mr. Hydara also wrote for other newsgroups and shared stories from Gambia with the world. One group he helped was Reporters Without Borders.
Before The Point, Mr. Hydara was on the radio. His show was on Radio Syd in Gambia. He was a very busy reporter.
But something sad happened on December 16, 2004. It was the 13th birthday of The Point. That night, someone killed Mr. Hydara.
After he died, his wife, Maria Hydara, took over his job. She made sure the newspaper continued.
Many people considered Mr. Hydara a hero. He told the truth about Gambia and wanted his country to be free and fair.
Gambia Aims to Improve Madrasa Schools.
Gambia wants to improve Madrasa schools. It has a new project called RISE, which stands for Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity.
The goal is to create one curriculum for all Madrasas. This will help with inclusiveness and social justice, as well as aid development and democracy.
Imam Baba Leigh likes the project. He said it would bring unity. He thanked the Minister of Education, Professor Gomez.
Prof. Gomez said Madrasas have had many problems. Students struggle with English, lack job skills, and have a hard time moving into science and tech fields.
"We must include everyone in development," Prof. Gomez stated. Madrasas teach over 19% of Gambian students.
A new report examines...
Religious Leaders Urged to Help Protect Gambia's Environment.
Gambia's National Environment Agency (NEA) met with religious leaders recently. The meeting was in the Greater Banjul Area. The NEA wanted to talk about the environment.
Muslim and Christian leaders attended the meeting. The NEA thinks these leaders can help change people's behavior through their sermons.
Dr. Dawda Badjie is the head of the NEA. He said the meeting aimed to teach the leaders about the environment. He also wanted to explain what the NEA does.
Dr. Badjie asked the imams and pastors to help protect the environment. He said they are respected in their communities and believe they can play a big part in saving the environment for the future.
"You have a duty...
New Zimbabwe Soccer Board to Decide on Elections.
Zimbabwe will get a new soccer board on January 25. FIFA is helping the country. Zimbabwe has not had a real soccer leader since 2022.
FIFA put a group in charge of Zimbabwe soccer last year. That group was supposed to hold an election, but it did not happen in time.
FIFA let the group stay longer. The group has set up some new soccer leaders. They named a coach, a trainer, and a soccer boss.
Now, the question is about elections. The new board will choose what to do. They can keep the current voting group or hold new elections.
Some people running for the board talk about this. They want new elections.
The current voting group has been around for a long time—some have served for...
Two Men Arrested in String of Car Thefts in Zimbabwe.
The police in Harare, Zimbabwe, caught two men who they say stole three cars. Detectives arrested Mufaro Mupandira, 29, and Brandon Chitiyo, 21. They are from Overspill, Epworth.
The men acted like they wanted a taxi ride. But then they robbed the taxi drivers of their cars. They did this three times in December 2024.
On December 21, the men hired a taxi in Chitungwiza. They asked to go to Besa Village. But on the way, they stole the driver's Honda Fit.
The next day, they robbed another taxi driver in Domboshava. They got in the taxi with other people. When the other passengers got out, the two men attacked the driver. They put him in the trunk and drove to a farm. They left him...
In a generous move, KUTSAGA Research Station has cut the price of tobacco seedlings in half for farmers. The cost has gone from $430 to just $215 for each hectare. This is great news, as the last day to plant is December 31.
Kutsaga shared the exciting update on social media. They said farmers should hurry to get the seedlings at this low price before they run out. The KRK70, KRK74, and KRK66 types are ready to go in Harare and Banket.
However, some farmers are worried because their seedbeds don't have enough water. They wonder if they can still grow tobacco this year. Mr. Richard Nyachowe has farmed tobacco since 2007. He said he's never had such a hard time with water. His seedlings are okay for now, but many others have died. He...
African Music Rides Digital Wave to Global Fame.
Songs from Africa fill dance floors across the world. Digital tools help artists reach new fans. The change brings money and jobs to the continent.
The hit song "Jerusalema" showed how far African music can travel. During the pandemic, people danced to it and made videos in homes, streets, and even churches. The song brought joy when people needed it most.
TikTok helped spread African songs worldwide. Stars like Burna Boy and Tems found new listeners there, and young singers use the app to share their music with millions.
Digital platforms changed how artists work. They make and share music without big record companies. Radio stations still matter in Africa, but streaming apps open...
Airport Worker Accused of Stealing Jet Fuel in Zimbabwe.
The police said a worker at Zimbabwe's main airport, Jacob Mutemeri, stole fuel from a plane that needed repairs.
The man worked for Air Zimbabwe at Robert Mugabe Airport in Harare. Police caught him after he took fuel many times in November. He went to court and paid $150 to stay free until his next hearing in January.
The story began when a Boeing plane named "Mbuya Nehanda" landed in Botswana with problems. The plane leaked, and workers parked it for repairs. It held 6.3 tons of fuel.
Mutemeri saw a chance to steal. He came at night in a silver truck. He drained fuel into containers when no one watched. He did this for a week, driving past Gate A3 each time.
One night, he...
