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Prisons across Kenya keep losing their land to people who grab it illegally. Many private folks and other groups took over thousands of acres without permission. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu found this happening at ten different prisons, putting these valuable properties at risk of being...

Raila Odinga just made his fourth political deal with a sitting government when he signed the Kenya Kwanza-ODM Framework Agreement. President William Ruto and Raila officially put their names on this partnership document last Friday, standing together with officials from both their parties. The...

Kenyans abroad face tough times as many embassies fall apart. Roofs leak, ceilings break, walls crack, and paint peels off buildings meant to represent Kenya internationally. According to the Auditor-General's latest report, Kenyan missions in Nigeria, France, Germany, Tanzania, and China all...

The Gambia just entered the luxury fashion world in a big way. A new brand called Jarga launched its Bajen Bag Collection in late February 2025. This marks the first time The Gambia has produced high-end handbags, proving African luxury deserves global attention. Jankeh Njie started Jarga with...

Ecowas lawmakers pushed for better voting rules yesterday at their special meeting in Lagos. They believe these changes would strengthen democracy across West Africa. Representatives from The Gambia, Liberia, and Nigeria spoke up during this gathering. They all agreed that countries need clearer...

Sports Minister Bakary Badjie told officials his department asked the cabinet to approve selling Friendship Hotel to private business operators. The government opened this hotel in 1983 and has run it itself ever since. Bad management has caused the place to sit empty most nights. The hotel...

Justice Minister Dawda Jallow told everyone President Adama Barrow stepped in to block the sale of Hamza Barracks. The property sits at Mile 2 in Banjul and started as Palm Grove Hotel before former president Yahya Jammeh changed it. The government took control of this building after officials...

Justice Minister Dawda Jallow spoke to lawmakers about creating an anti-corruption commission immediately. He explained that the government started building better ways to fight corruption last year. Their ideas about how the commission should work have changed greatly since they began planning...

Yesterday at Brikama court, Magistrate Fofana handed down a tough sentence to American Rickey Usumbura. The judge fined him D120,000 for having an unlicensed gun and bullets. If he fails to pay this amount, he faces ten years behind bars. The 61-year-old man spoke for himself during the trial...

The Gambia Bar Association has fully backed Abubacarr Tambadou for a judge position at the International Court of Justice. Their statement earlier praised their member and past justice minister. They pointed to his steady support for legal rules, deep knowledge of law, and great leadership...

The Ministry of Transport pushed back Wednesday evening against comments made by UDP leader Ousainu Darboe. They called his Tuesday claims about the government selling Banjul Port to Turkish company Albayrak completely false. The ministry stated these remarks were made up to hurt a business deal...

The Gambia climbed two spots higher on the global soft power chart for 2025. Brand Finance, a top UK accounting firm, placed this small African nation at position 156 out of 193 countries. Last year, The Gambia sat at spot 158 but improved its score to 27 points this time around. The company...

The National Human Rights Commission is upset after Gambian lawmakers voted against letting citizens who live outside the country vote in elections. Many Gambians, both at home and living abroad, criticized this decision. Twenty-five lawmakers, mostly from the ruling National People's Party and...

His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued talking about the Battle of Khaibar. He described an attempt to kill the Holy Prophet Muhammad through poisoned meat after the battle ended. The Holy Prophet showed amazing kindness toward the Jewish people despite this attack. He let them stay...

Yankuba Minteh earned himself a spot among six players competing for the Premier League Player of the Month award. The Albion winger stood out during February with impressive performances that caught many eyes across England. He scored twice when his team defeated Chelsea 3-0 and added an assist...

March 8 marks International Women's Day. People across America celebrate ladies with heartfelt compliments during this day. They also remember important issues like the ongoing fight for women's rights. Many folks recognize female achievements in different areas, especially sports. Most people...

Jose Mourinho stands up against Galatasaray's racism claims. He says his past proves he cares deeply about Africa, African players, and African charities. Mourinho thinks Galatasaray made a mistake attacking him because his connections with Africa simply turned their criticism back on them. The...

Ten people died when a bus crashed into a truck yesterday morning in Free State, South Africa. The accident happened around 4:20 am on the N6 road. A small two-year-old girl lost her life along with six women and three men right at the crash site. Both drivers survived despite the severe...

Namibia just created special money to remember Hage Geingob, their former president. President Nangolo Mbumba showed off the new banknote yesterday during an event held at Windhoek. They made this money because Geingob helped their country tremendously before he died. Geingob passed away on...

Bayer Leverkusen attacker Victor Boniface and AC Milan wing player Samuel Chukwueze might not make Nigeria's final team. According to OwnGoalNigeria sources, they could be cut when coach Eric Chelle reduces his 39-player provisional roster to just 23 for upcoming matches. Both players initially...