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African Leaders to Meet in Tanzania Over Congo Crisis. Kenya's President William Ruto announced Sunday that regional leaders will gather this week to address fighting in eastern Congo. The two-day summit starts Friday in Dar es Salaam. It brings together presidents from Tanzania, Congo...

M23 Rebels Declare Ceasefire in Eastern Congo as International Pressure Mounts. The M23 rebel group announced a unilateral ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo starting February 4, 2025. The rebels cited humanitarian concerns for their decision. The announcement came after...

Uganda Named Most Promising Tourism Destination at Indian Travel Expo. Uganda won top honors at India's Outbound Travel Market Expo in Bombay last week. The nation earned the "Most Promising New Destination" award, presented to High Commissioner Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda. The Indo-Asia...

UPDF Communications Chief Arrested in $300,000 Military Radio Scandal. Military authorities have detained Colonel Peter Ssemakula, the UPDF Chief of Communications and IT, over corruption allegations linked to a $200 million radio procurement deal. The case centers on a 2023 proposal from...

Uganda Gazelles Dominate Kenya in FIBA Zone V Afrobasket Opener. The Uganda Gazelles secured a commanding 78-56 victory against Kenya in their opening match of the 2025 FIBA Zone V Afrobasket Qualifiers in Cairo on Monday. Despite missing key players Melissa Akullu and Jamilah 'Zama'...

NARO Partners With Two Universities to Boost Agricultural Research in Uganda. The National Agricultural Research Organization signed new research agreements with Ndejje and Busitema universities Tuesday at its Entebbe headquarters. NARO Director General Dr. Yona Baguma joined Vice Chancellors...

Drug Agents Seize Major Ecstasy Haul at Banjul Airport. Gambian drug enforcement officers seized 128,745 ecstasy pills at Banjul International Airport this month. The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) caught Saikou Krubally, a Gambian with Spanish residency, carrying the drugs in three...

Contractor Admits Paying D100,000 Bribe to Local Council Officials. A Gambian builder told officials he paid bribes to win government projects worth over a million dalasi. Lamin Y.F.A. Mboge of Mbulmano Construction made this admission Monday at a Local Government Commission hearing. His...

Road Project on Track for 2025 Completion, Contractor Says. Cornerstone Construction has promised to finish the Lot 2 road project by its deadline. The announcement came during a site visit by the Minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure. Engineer Jonas Agymang from Cornerstone...

Civil Service Workers See Major Pay Boost. The Gambian government rolled out broad salary increases for civil servants on Friday. Public Service Minister Baboucarr Bouy announced the raises at a town hall meeting, citing the need to keep skilled staff from leaving. Speaking at the Sir Dawda...

Bushfires Threaten Gambia's Historic Sites, Officials Warn. National Centre for Arts and Culture head Hassoum Ceesay reported Thursday that bushfires pose a serious risk to Gambian communities and heritage sites. A recent fire damaged parts of the Wassu Stone Circles in Central River Region...

Civil Society Groups Launch Compliance Study for Gambia, Sierra Leone. A new report on rules for civil society groups in The Gambia and Sierra Leone launched Wednesday at Baobab Holiday Resort. Spaces for Change partnered with the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS)...

Police Learn New Ways to Handle Gender Violence Cases. Gambian police officers completed special training last week on sexual and reproductive health rights. The five-day program used games to teach officers about gender-based violence. The Joint EU-German Support project led the training from...

Court Orders Mental Health Test for Murder Suspect. A Banjul High Court judge ordered psychiatric evaluation Thursday for Ya Fatou Sawaneh, accused of killing her mother last year. Justice Omar Cham directed Sawaneh's transfer to Tanka Tanka psychiatric hospital. The suspect appeared...

Former National Team Star Secures Major Football Partnerships. The Tijan Jaiteh football academy launched its five-year partnership with Norwegian club FK Bodø/Glimt last week, marked by a delivery of premium Puma sports equipment. The academy received new match jerseys, training gear, boots...

An Open Letter Questions President Barrow's Political Future. President Adama Barrow's recent statements about remaining in power have sparked concerns about The Gambia's democratic path. His April 2023 meeting with Muslim elders suggested plans to leave office after his second term. He...

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's Exit from ECOWAS Signals Regional Shift. The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS marks a major change in West Africa's political landscape. These nations announced their exit from the Economic Community of West African States, raising concerns...

The Gambia Debuts New Legal Magazine "JUSTICE" A new law magazine launched this week aims to transform legal discourse in The Gambia. "JUSTICE: Let There Be Justice Though The Heavens Fall" brings together legal experts, scholars, and students to address key issues in the country's legal...

Major Drug Bust at Banjul Airport: 128,000 Ecstasy Pills Seized. Drug agents arrested a Gambian man Sunday at Banjul International Airport with over 128,000 ecstasy pills hidden in three suitcases. Saikou Krubally, who holds a Spanish residence permit, arrived on Brussels Airlines. Officers...

Immigration Officials Question Wife of Election Rigging Whistleblower. Gambian immigration officers released Sira Touray on bail Monday after questioning her about her husband's departure from the country. Touray, wife of Mbemba Drammeh, posted bail of D100,000 and must report back Wednesday...