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Moody's Gives Kenya's Credit Outlook a Boost. Moody's has changed Kenya's credit outlook from "negative" to "positive." The global credit rating agency still rates Kenya's debt at CAA1. But the new outlook is good news for Kenya's finances. Moody's sees less risk ahead for Kenya. It thinks the...

President Donald Trump went to California on Friday. He looked at the damage from wildfires. The fires had killed many people earlier in the month. Trump met with Governor Gavin Newsom at the airport. Newsom is a Democrat who has criticized Trump a lot, but he thanked Trump for visiting. Trump...

Zimbabwe Weather Office Warns of Less Rain in South. The weather office says rain will drop in many parts of Zimbabwe. The drop starts today and runs through January 31. Hot, dry air pushes north across the land. This means less rain for towns like Bulawayo and areas in the Midlands, Masvingo...

Three Students Die in Zimbabwe Road Crash. Two teens have been named after a crash that killed three students in Zimbabwe. The students were going to get their test scores when their van crashed. Wayne Nyera and Danziel Genani, both 16, died from head wounds. They were from Harare, Zimbabwe's...

Nations Press Gambia on Rights and Reform at UN Review. Lebanon wants the Gambia to fight corruption harder. This comes after the Gambia passed its first anti-corruption law late last year, though problems still exist in government offices. Speaking in Geneva, Lebanon asked Gambia to make new...

Gambia Plans Digital Upgrade for State TV Station. The Gambia wants to improve its state TV and radio. Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the Information Minister, shared these plans at a news meeting. He said GRTS, the state broadcaster, will undergo modern changes to match world standards. The minister also...

Parents Seek Justice in Deadly Cough Syrup Case. Eight parents took the stand in a court case about toxic cough syrup that killed their children in The Gambia. They blame an Indian drug maker and local health officials for the deaths. The parents shared their stories before Justice Ebrima...

Gambia's Teachers Union Calls for Better Textbook Deal. The Gambia Teachers Union wants changes to a key textbook agreement. They sent a letter to the public service minister about problems with school books. The deal involves three groups - the education ministry, the national printing...

People from Lower River Back Ruling Party. People who left Gambia's Lower River Region want to help the ruling party win more votes. They formed a new group to support President Barrow's National People's Party. The group chose Yaya Dampha from Sweden to lead Europe's work. Bakary Jarju will...

Groups Join Forces to Stop Female Cutting in Gambia. Aid groups met in Kotu this week to plan new ways to end female cutting. The Network Against Gender-Based Violence, working with UN partners, brought people together for two days. Leaders want better plans to protect women and girls. They...

Gambia Garden Project Helps Women Grow Better Lives. A new garden in Misera, Gambia, brings hope to women. The project cost 9 million dalasis and gives women a chance to earn money near home. The garden opened last October with many new tools. It has a strong fence, water pools, and solar...

Spanish Club Claims Man City Pushed Young Star to Break Deal. Real Valladolid says Manchester City made their young player break his deal to join them. The Spanish team shared angry words about City's actions on Wednesday. Juma Bah told Valladolid he wanted to end his deal on Tuesday. This...

Boxing Chiefs Tell Jack to Fight Rozicki. World boxing leaders want champion Badou Jack to face Ryan Rozicki next. To set up the match, both sides must agree by February 4. Jack, 41, last fought in February 2023 when he won his title in Saudi Arabia. The Swedish boxer, who has a Gambian...

Power Ship Deal Costs Gambia Billions, Raises Questions. A Turkish power ship floating near Banjul port has cost Gambia more than 10 billion dalasi since 2018. The ship makes power for the country's homes and businesses. The deal with Karpowership started as a two-year plan. Leaders kept...

Africa Keeps Many News Writers in Jail, Report Says. Seven African nations locked up many news writers last year, a press group found. Most sat in jail for writing about their rulers or sharing news the state called false. Eritrea held the most writers in Africa south of the Sahara. The...

Zodwa Mkandla Says She and Luis Are Just Friends. Zodwa Mkandla clarified her link to Luis. They met at a fashion show in Zambia last year. She said they share business plans, not romance. "We became friends at the Lusaka July show. I love fashion, and we hit it off," she said. "We started...

Plans for Change in Gambia Look Back to Move Forward. A new group wants to help Gambia grow by examining its past. The NAFAA project sees old ways as a path to fixing today's problems. Long ago, Gambia had strong communities. People lived well with nature and kept their way of life. They built...

Armed Gang Hits Two Gambia Banks in Swift Raids. Three men with guns robbed a bank in Brusubi on Thursday. They slipped in from behind and took cash from a teller in just two minutes. The men rushed into Access Bank at 1:33 PM, police said. A bank camera showed them holding guns. One robber...

Police Return Guards to Gambia Courts After Strike. Police leaders changed their minds about taking guards away from judges. The court guards can go back to work, officials said Thursday. Police pulled the guards last week without saying why, which angered the judges. The guards stopped...

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...