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The Gambia Revenue Authority and Zenith Bank signed a new agreement on Thursday. Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe greeted bank officials at the event and explained how this partnership makes paying taxes easier for everyone. He mentioned that the agreement boosts their money collection...

Eighty-two people who used to work at Standard Chartered Bank just sued their former employer. The group includes Ebrima Jatta, Musu Badjie, and many others who want money after losing their jobs. They filed papers at the High Court in Banjul asking for severance pay they believe the bank owes...

The Gambia just took a big step forward with health care for everyone. Last Friday, the National Health Insurance Authority signed agreements with many medical centers across the country. They expanded from just 13 locations to 67 places where people can use their health insurance. This happened...

Africa ABCD Magazine picked Fatoumatta Njai as one of the top 100 most impactful African voices for 2025. Friends call her Touma, and she works as the Banjul South National Assembly Member in The Gambia. The magazine honors women who change Africa through digital platforms, fresh technology, and...

Many Gambian women headed to Saudi Arabia to work in homes as part of growing friendships between the two countries. The Gambian government agreed to send workers to Saudi Arabia during a meeting at the Africa-Arab Summit last year. One local company called Outsource Recruitment Agency helped 25...

Injury has sidelined Luton Town midfielder Marvelous Nakamba from the Zimbabwe national team's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Zimbabwe Football Association announced Richard Hachiro from Ngezi Platinum Stars will take his place in the squad. The Warriors captain hurt his calf again during a...

Rwanda has kicked out the Belgian ambassador because relations between the two nations have turned sour. The Rwandan government made this big move on Monday, March 17, telling all Belgian diplomats they must leave within 48 hours. Rwanda completely cut ties with Belgium right away. Rwanda...

Kenya Power will shut off electricity across seven counties next Monday. The power cuts start at 9 AM and last until 5 PM on March 17, 2025. Workers need this time to fix and improve their equipment. After they finish these repairs, they aim to make electricity more reliable. People living in...

Kenya politicians Eugene Wamalwa and Okiyah Omtatah agree with the Anglican Church that politics should be kept out of church services. Wamalwa, who leads the Democratic Action Party of Kenya, hopes other churches will adopt similar rules. He believes churches should focus on worship rather than...

Nairobi streets will change next week because of car racing events. Governor Johnson Sakaja told everyone that City Hall Way must close for three days. Nobody can drive there from Monday night until Thursday afternoon. The road connects the City Hall Roundabout with the Parliament Roundabout...

Patrick Bitature failed again in court when he tried to lower the Shs 194 million payment to Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership. Judge Steven Mubiru decided the cash amount granted to the South African venture capital company was actually very small. Vantage had asked the court to review the...

Rwanda fights back against Belgium. President Paul Kagame refused to bow down under pressure after Belgium put sanctions against his country. He spoke out loud at a public meeting with citizens in Kigali last Sunday. The tough talk came because Belgium thinks Rwanda helps rebel fighters in...

Bashebah Dorcus Kirabo, known as Mama D, wants to become the next Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality in Uganda. She plans to run as an independent candidate against Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda during the 2026 elections. Mama D became famous last year when she cooked for a record-breaking...

CAPS United finally won a game! They beat Triangle United 2-0 on Sunday in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. The Green Machine struggled early this season with just a 1-1 tie against Green Fuel, and then they lost 2-0 to Scottland FC. Juan Mutudza became the hero for CAPS by scoring both...

Zimbabwe Warriors head coach Michael Nees recently changed his team lineup for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. The national soccer team faces tough tests against Nigeria and Benin next week in Group C action. Team captain Marvelous Nakamba won't play because of his hurt calf...

FC Platinum soccer coach Norman Mapeza blasted referee Mhaka Magare after Saturday's match against Chicken Inn ended with a 1-1 tie. He felt cheated when Oscar Bhebhe appeared to suffer a clear foul inside the penalty area from Gamecocks defender Lincoln Mangaira, yet no penalty kick was...

The International Olympic Committee starts its big election next week. For the first time, an African person wants to become president. Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe aims for the top job. Her run means a lot because she stands as the only woman facing seven men. These elections matter beyond...

Zimbabwean men face huge pressure to stay quiet about their feelings. Many people tell them to "man up" instead of talking about what bothers them. This creates serious problems as mental health issues keep rising across the country. The outdated idea that real men never show weakness makes...

Officials from Ethiopia and Tanzania recently met with Russian businesses at a Moscow fruit and berry company. Government leaders, business people, and university staff from these African nations discussed farm trade opportunities. They looked at ways to work together in farming and boost how...

Africa needs $411 billion for better roads and transport to support its big trade plan. Antonio Pedro from the Economic Commission for Africa recently shared this news. The African Continental Free Trade Area wants to connect markets across the continent. This would link 1.3 billion people with...