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Rebecca Adda Dontoh addressed female political aspirants at a cross-party women's forum in Lilongwe about strategic approaches for the September 16, 2025 elections. The United Nations Resident Coordinator advocated for collaborative partnerships between women candidates regardless of their party...

Political advocacy group PEFENAP urged Malawi's competing parties to honor constitutional principles as the nation began its official campaign season Monday for September elections. Executive Director Edward Chaka warned against attempts to subvert democratic processes amid rising tensions...

Police in Lilongwe have taken Egnat Katengeza into custody for allegedly killing her sister, Agnes Katengeza, last year. The 51-year-old suspect faces murder charges after investigators gathered additional evidence linking her to the September 2023 death. Agnes Katengeza was discovered deceased...

AFORD leader Enoch Chihana announced his party's backing for Arthur Peter Mutharika during a political gathering in Chiradzulu District's Namadidi area. The endorsement positions the former president as the opposition's preferred candidate for Malawi's September 2025 electoral contest. Chihana...

Malawi's main opposition party has challenged the government over electoral commission appointments that excluded one of their candidates. The Democratic Progressive Party submitted three qualified nominees for consideration as required by law. Officials selected just two candidates from the...

Finance Manager Momodou Camara exposed extensive financial irregularities at Banjul City Council during Tuesday's testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry. The official documented more than 50 management failures that plagued the municipal authority before his tenure began...

Environmental advocate Kemo Fatty raised alarms about Gambia's Deep-Sea Mining Project during a Tuesday interview. The Green-Up Gambia founder expressed surprise at the sudden announcement and foundation stone ceremony. Fatty emphasized his position stems from concerns about transparency rather...

The Qatar Fund for Development partnered with the Fatoumatta Bah Barrow Foundation to transform medical facilities at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital. First Lady Fatoumatta Bah Barrow attended Tuesday's ceremony launching the renovated Urology Unit Theatre Complex. The upgraded facility...

Jacob Zuma arrived in Rabat on Tuesday, leading a delegation from his uMkhonto weSizwe party for discussions with Moroccan officials. The former South African president met with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to address regional diplomatic matters. Zuma expressed approval for Morocco's 2007...

Gambia's Foreign Minister Sering Modou Njie outlined his diplomatic vision during a breakfast meeting with international representatives at the Atlantic Hotel. The minister emphasized that trust and dialogue would form the foundation of the country's foreign relations strategy. Njie brought...

The National Disaster Management Agency's Interim Director of Operations addressed young leaders about mounting environmental threats during a recent training session. Momodou Bk. Ceesay warned participants that disasters continue wreaking havoc across households and communities throughout the...

A police officer took the witness stand Tuesday at Banjul High Court to provide testimony in a murder trial stemming from an October 2024 incident in Brufut-Ghana Town. Sub-Inspector Modou Badjie served as the prosecution's opening witness against Ibra Foli, who faces charges for allegedly...

President William Ruto faced fresh support for his controversial State House church construction proposal from Bishop Samuel Ngacha. The religious leader branded project critics as opponents of Christ during a Wednesday gathering at the presidential residence. Ngacha addressed evangelical and...

Chinese and South African companies advance the construction of the Polihali Transfer Tunnel through Lesotho's northern highlands during the winter months. Two tunnel boring machines excavate the 38-kilometer passage that will channel water from Lesotho to South Africa's Gauteng region. The...

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced sweeping reforms aimed at eliminating overcrowding at medical facilities throughout Kenya during a TaifaCare launch ceremony in Kisumu County on Wednesday. The new Social Health Authority system will enforce strict bed capacity requirements for all...

MultiChoice alerted subscribers about fraudulent schemes targeting television service customers across residential areas. The entertainment company documented cases where imposters pose as corporate representatives while visiting homes without prior notice. These individuals approach households...

Zimbabwe faces severe threats to its HIV response programs after the United States slashed global health funding by 85 percent this February. Health officials warn that the Trump administration's dramatic budget cuts have led to widespread disruptions in the country's medical services. Dr...

Zimbabwe's dairy industry faces regulatory obstacles that prevent smaller producers from thriving under outdated legislation. The National Competitiveness Commission released findings showing that current laws favor large commercial operations while marginalizing farmers who emerged after land...

Al-Okhdood terminated Knowledge Musona's contract as part of a comprehensive roster overhaul following the Saudi club's relegation battle. The 35-year-old Zimbabwean forward departed alongside six other international players whom management deemed incompatible with their revised tactical...

Motherwell forward Tawanda Maswanhise delivered a strong performance in the Scottish Cup opener by netting twice against Clyde FC during their Group G encounter. The Warriors' international helped his team secure a 2-2 draw through regular time before Motherwell prevailed 5-4 in the penalty...