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Gambian authorities detained four Nigerian citizens on Tuesday after intelligence reports suggested fraudulent internet operations in Sinchu Sori. The Special Investigation Unit collaborated with the Anti-Crime Unit to execute the arrests on September 23, 2025. Officers seized ten laptops...

The National Centre for Arts and Culture pursues UNESCO designation for palm wine tapping as protected intangible cultural heritage. Officials organized a stakeholder consultation meeting Wednesday at their Fajara headquarters to develop the nomination dossier. The UNESCO 2003 Convention...

The Gambia Chef Association competes for prestigious awards at the West African Food Festival taking place in Accra from September 22 through 27. The Gambia Tourism Board provides full backing for the culinary team's participation in this regional showcase. Chef Musa Darboe leads the association...

President Adama Barrow welcomed representatives from the State Enterprises Commission at his Banjul office Wednesday. Commission officials presented assessment findings for two corporations that exceeded performance targets. The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation and National Food...

The Democracy for Citizens Party maintains its position in the Malava parliamentary by-election set for November 27. Deputy leader Cleophas Malala announced Edgar Busiega Mwanga as the party's official candidate during Thursday's ceremony at party headquarters. The constituency seat became...

Corporal Fredrick Okapesi challenges a court directive requiring him to surrender Arms Movement Registers for the Rex Kanyike Masai death inquest. The Central Police Station armourer filed an application seeking judicial review of the September ruling. He represents the National Police Service...

A Paris criminal court sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years imprisonment for criminal conspiracy involving Libyan funds. The court acquitted the 70-year-old politician of corruption and illegal campaign financing charges. Prosecutors alleged Sarkozy accepted money from...

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faces significant challenges printing ballot papers domestically. Chairman Erastus Ethekon attributes this problem to widespread mistrust within the electoral system. The commission must utilize foreign printing services despite higher...

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has urged county governments to assume leadership roles in regional energy planning initiatives. Officials believe devolved governance systems provide pathways toward cleaner power solutions across Kenya. New regulations published through Legal...

Kenya Wildlife Service announced regulations governing visitor conduct during free park admission on September 27. Officials designed these measures to safeguard animals and their environments while protecting tourists from harm. The agency designated all conservation areas as plastic-free zones...

Authorities have completed arrangements to bring home the remains of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve from Haiti. The fallen officer's body will reach Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Friday, September 26. Inspector General Douglas Kanja announced the repatriation through police spokesperson...

Authorities detained a suspect connected to flag desecration incidents captured on video during a recent football match. Law enforcement officials confirmed the arrest occurred in the city, with expectations of additional apprehensions. The individual faces questioning at the Directorate of...

Springbok vice captain Bongi Mbonambi demonstrates leadership qualities both on the rugby field and at home. The player recently revealed his perspective on parenthood through social media. Mbonambi posted a family photograph accompanied by reflections about paternal responsibilities. His...

South African reality television personality Faith Nketsi addressed speculation about her alleged romantic involvement with businessman Kudzai Mushonga. Mushonga maintains a current relationship with actress Khanyi Mbau. Gossip publication Maphepha Ndaba initiated the rumors by posting an edited...

Police arrested Johnny Herman Saaiman, a 40-year-old South African national, in Bulawayo for orchestrating cross-border fraud. The suspect targeted local businesses since June 2025 by promising discounted groceries from South Africa. Victims paid deposits totaling US$17,000 before Saaiman...

Political figure Themba Mliswa has condemned widespread corruption across Zimbabwe's institutions. He referenced military involvement in diamond extraction scandals at Chiadzwa. The politician highlighted the disappearance of fifteen billion dollars from state resources. Mliswa accused officials...

South African actress Natasha Thahane marked three decades of life on September 25th. The performer gained recognition through the television series Skeem Saam before securing roles in The Queen and Blood & Water. Her career trajectory demonstrates consistent growth across multiple productions...

Opposition lawmaker Judith Tobaiwa revealed that silicosis claims ten mining workers each month in Kwekwe alone. The Kwekwe Central representative addressed parliament about the deadly lung condition that affects nearly one-fifth of Zimbabwe's mining workforce. Hospital records confirm these...

Angola submitted a proposal for a minority share in Anglo American's De Beers diamond division through state company Endiama. The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas announced the bid Wednesday. Anglo American placed the diamond giant on the market as prices declined across the...

A mining employee perished during secondary blasting activities at Blanket Mine in Gwanda on September 22. Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc reported the workplace fatality from their St Helier headquarters the following day. Authorities have launched investigations while the deceased worker's...