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Senegal's Security Chief Makes First Gambian Visit Under New Government. Senegal's National Security Adviser, Major General El Hadji Daouda Niang, visited The Gambia this week, marking his first official trip since President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed him in April 2024. The three-day...

Electoral Commission Audit Report Set for February Parliamentary Review. The Gambia's National Audit Office will present its special audit of the Independent Electoral Commission to Parliament on February 12, 2025. The report examines IEC operations during the 2020-2023 electoral cycle. IEC...

ECOWAS Continues Services for Departing Nations Despite Exit. The Economic Community of West African States announced that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger could keep their regional benefits after their withdrawal takes effect on January 29, 2025. Citizens from these three nations will maintain...

Former Intelligence Officer Urges Jammeh to Accept "Divine Timeline." A former senior officer from The Gambia's National Intelligence Agency has asked ex-President Yahya Jammeh to accept what he calls "Allah's timeline." Alhagie Basiru Gassama, who served at the NIA in Bakau, said Jammeh...

Kenya's Job Creation Efforts Show Progress, Deputy President Says. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki reported strong advancement in the Kenya Kwanza Administration's employment initiatives during a Thursday inter-ministerial meeting. The government has launched multiple programs to boost both...

Kenya Sends 900 Construction Workers to UAE in Major Jobs Initiative. More than 900 skilled workers from Kericho County, Kenya, have secured construction jobs in the United Arab Emirates through a recent government recruitment program. The two-day hiring event took place at Kericho Township...

Kenya's top police officials appeared in court Thursday to address the case of three missing persons from Mlolongo. Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin responded to a court order about the December 16 disappearance of Justus Mutumwa, Martin Mwau...

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has rejected claims about Luhya community support for Rigathi Gachagua. The statement came through his X platform post. Savula declared the Luhya community stands with President William Ruto through 2032. "The Mulembe nation will not support his candidate...

Kenya, Egypt Strengthen Ties Through Trade Deals, Diaspora Support. President William Ruto praised Kenyan diaspora members in Egypt for their economic contributions through remittances. During a meeting with Kenyans living in Egypt, he highlighted how their funds transform lives across Kenya's...

Crime Reports Surge 19% Across Kenya in 2023. Police data shows criminal cases in Kenya rose to 104,842 in 2023, up from 88,083 in 2022, according to the National Police Service annual report. Officials link the increase partly to nationwide operations against illicit substances led by former...

Kenya's Lands Secretary Challenges Former Deputy President's Housing Claims. Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome demanded Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua provide evidence for his allegations of corruption in the government's affordable housing program. Wahome expressed concern over...

Tensions Rise Between African Leaders Over DRC Conflict. A diplomatic dispute erupted Wednesday between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding military operations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ramaphosa claimed the M23 rebel...

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 draw took place at Rabat's Mohammed V National Theatre. The event drew dignitaries from entertainment, politics, and football, including former players and coaches from all 24 competing nations. Morocco, the host nation, delivered an impressive ceremony...

Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner Country, Reshaping West Africa's Economic Landscape. Nigeria is now a "partner country" in the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Nigeria's partnership could change trade and politics in West Africa. Nigeria is Africa's...

Kirsty Coventry Denies Thomas Bach's Involvement in Her IOC Presidential Campaign. Kirsty Coventry is running for IOC president. She says current president Thomas Bach is not helping her campaign. They have been friends for over 10 years. Coventry is a two-time Olympic champion and Zimbabwe's...

Willis Wataffi Urges Band Managers to Prioritize Professionalism. Willis Wataffi is a co-founder of Afrika Revenge. He wants band managers to be more professional, saying this is key to success. Wataffi spoke to The Herald Arts. He said managers should focus on developing their artists...

Climate Fresk Workshops Tackle Climate Change Head-On. A new type of workshop is helping people understand climate change. It's called a "climate fresk." In these workshops, small groups learn about the complex effects of greenhouse gases. They see how emissions impact things like...

Zimbabwe's youth face a growing problem with crystal meth. The drug is known as "guka," "dombo," or "mutoriro." It is very addictive and harmful to mental health. More young people started using meth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns in 2020 left many feeling bored and hopeless. Meth is...

Foreign investment in Zimbabwe brings opportunities and challenges. The government wants investment to be responsible and sustainable. It should not hurt citizens or the environment. There are reports of some investors mistreating workers and not following labor laws. This is not acceptable. It...

President Donald Trump's return to the White House could boost China-Africa ties, which would have big implications for countries like Zimbabwe. Trump may not intend to "push Africa into the arms of China." But his policies could have that effect. China and Africa already have strong economic...