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Gambia Urged to Clarify Spain Migration Program Details. BANJUL, Gambia—Yahya Sonko, a migration activist, wants the Gambia government to inform people about a work program with Spain clearly. He says they need to say how many people can go, which will help stop false rumors. Many Gambians...

Gambia Urged to Invest in Pageants for Global Recognition. BANJUL, Gambia - Kaddy Samateh, crowned Miss Personality-The Gambia, says the government must support pageants. She wants the Ministry of Youth and Sports to help Gambian contestants reach global events like Miss Universe. Samateh told...

Gambia Calls for Global Support to Protect Children's Rights. GENEVA - Gambia's Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Fatou Sanyang-Kinteh, made a strong plea for help from other countries. She wants them to work together to keep children safe and give them power. Minister Kinteh...

Women Mobilizers of NPP in West Coast Adopt Deputy Speaker as Father Figure. The National People's Party (NPP) women mobilizers in the West Coast Region have named Deputy House Speaker Seedy Njie their father figure. This shows their support for him and a strong bond in the NPP, especially...

Good News for 2024 KCSE Candidates as Enrollment Portal Opens. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opened its enrollment portal on Friday, January 24, 2025. This is good news for students who took the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam in...

Boda Bodas to Get New Rules in Kenya. The Senate wants to change how boda bodas work in Kenya. Boda bodas are motorcycles used as taxis. The changes aim to make them safer. One new rule would require boda bodas to have number plates on the front and back, like cars and trucks. Older bikes...

Guinea Bissau President to Visit Kenya. President William Ruto will welcome Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló to Kenya on Saturday. Embaló is coming for a state visit. Ruto will greet Embaló at State House Nairobi. This will happen just after Ruto finishes a five-day trip to Western...

U.S. Halts Foreign Aid Pending Review, Leaked Memo Shows. The U.S. State Department has stopped all foreign aid for now. A leaked memo says no new aid can start, and existing aid must also pause. President Trump ordered the freeze on Monday. He wants a 90-day review of all aid. The U.S. is the...

Ruto Warns Critics, Touts Unity on Western Kenya Tour. President William Ruto has a strong message for his critics: They should prepare for an intense campaign in 2027. Some have accused Ruto of starting to campaign too soon. He has been traveling in Western Kenya this week. The President has...

Deputy President Kindiki Tours Western Kenya with Ruto. Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki had a full schedule last week. He joined President William Ruto on a trip to Western Kenya, his first visit to the area with Ruto since becoming Deputy President in October. Kindiki attended a...

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...