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On a sunny Wednesday in Kenya, people saw an unusual thing. Raila Odinga, the leader of the ODM party, came to the Piny Luo Cultural Festival wearing shorts. It was the second day of the fun event. Mr. Odinga wore green shorts, a white shirt, and a hat. Some important people came, too, like...

The East Africa Law Society wants people who have been kidnapped in East Africa to be freed right away. The group says there have been more human rights abuses in the region lately. They want the police to arrest suspects legally. The president of the law society, Ramadhan Abubakar, said...

President William Ruto had a fun time dancing to the song "Kasongo" on New Year's Eve. He was at the Kisii State Lodge with his wife, Rachel, and other leaders. They were all laughing and having a good time. "Kasongo" is an old song that has become popular again in Kenya. People on social media...

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has named Bashar Al-Assad, the former president of Syria, as the most corrupt person of 2024. They said he had a huge and terrible impact on his country. President William Ruto of Kenya came in second place. Many people voted for him...

President William Ruto spoke to the nation on New Year's Day. He said that 2024 was a tough year for Kenya. The country faced many challenges, including security issues, a weak economy, and bad weather. Ruto said that even though the year was hard, Kenya stayed strong. The people worked...

President Ruto Delivers Hopeful New Year's Address. President William Ruto addressed the nation on New Year's Eve. He shared his thoughts on the past year and expressed hope for 2025. 2024 was a difficult year for Kenya. The country faced many challenges, including a high cost of living and...

The Kenya Airports Authority has appointed Nicholas Bodo as interim Managing Director, effective immediately until a permanent CEO is found. Bodo previously served as Director of Air Services in the Ministry of Transport.

Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome is thankful for the country's strength in 2024. The year was hard for many. People died and got hurt in protests, and buildings were ruined. But Kenyans still believe in the law. Koome wants to protect the Constitution and cares about every person's rights...

In The Gambia, many people with mental health issues face a tough road. The country lacks support for those who are struggling. This leaves many to deal with their problems alone. Mental health means being well in mind and body. It lets us handle stress, work towards goals, and feel part of a...

GACH Global and Primera Executive Jet Charters have teamed up. They want to bring top-notch private jet services to sub-Saharan Africa. The service is aimed at heads of state, government officials, and top business leaders. The companies believe that air travel should be special, comfortable...

GACH Global Boosts Gambian Sports Through Giving. GACH Global's leader earned the Gambian of the Year Award thanks to his work helping sports grow across the nation. The company's CEO, Abubakary Jawara, made sports a key part of his giving. His support extends to small villages and big towns...

Thrilling Draw Forces Replay in West Coast Football Final. A packed crowd at Box Bar stadium in Brikama watched Foni and Brufut battle to a 2-2 tie on Sunday. The match kept fans on their feet as both teams traded goals. Brufut struck first through Omar Jarju. Their lead lasted briefly before...

Gambia's Food Security Gets Major Boost with $10 Million Investment. The Gambia plans to steady food prices with help from a new $10 million project. The Ecowas Bank gave this money to the National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation, which used to be called the Gambia Groundnut...

Digital Tax Reform Transforms Gambia's Revenue Collection. The Gambia has made big strides in tax collection through new digital tools. The changes came after Yankuba Darboe took charge of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) as Commissioner General. The GRA brought in new computer systems in...

GAMBIA'S YOUNGEST MAYOR BRINGS NEW LIFE TO KANIFING. Talib Ahmed Bensouda leads his city with fresh ideas. At 31, he became the youngest mayor in Gambian history when voters picked him in 2018. He runs Kanifing Municipality under the United Democratic Party banner. The young leader studied...

GAMBIA'S PRESIDENT PRAISES PRESS AT HISTORIC DINNER. President Adama Barrow of Gambia called the media his government's strongest partner at a first-ever dinner with journalists at the State House. The Saturday event brought together media leaders and reporters. Barrow spoke about the need for...

President Adama Barrow wants the media and the government to work together. He thinks this will benefit everyone in the country. President Barrow said this at a special dinner. It was the first time a president had dinner with the media like this, and it happened on Saturday, December 28, 2024...

Lamin Saidykhan, the Governor of the North Bank Region, said 2024 was a great year for development. President Adama Barrow's leadership helped the region a lot. Governor Saidykhan praised the youth for doing well at the National Youth Conference and Festival. He wants young people to use the...

Future In Our Hands The Gambia (FIOHTG) wants to improve the country. It works on good governance and social change. The group just had a big meeting at Tendaba Camp in the Lower River Region. At the meeting, they reviewed their work in 2024 to determine what went well and what was difficult...

Action Aid International The Gambia (AAITG) has helped 81 families in Upper Nuimi. Fires, floods, and windstorms hurt the families. AAITG gave them D657,230.00 to help them recover. The ceremony to give out the money was held at AAITG's Juffureh Office. The Governor of North Bank Region, Lamin...