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The Gambian cabinet approved the National Sports Bill 2024 on Thursday, paving the way for its presentation to lawmakers, after Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Y. Badjie submitted the proposal. The legislation converts the National Sports Council into a Sports Authority, while also adding...

Residents of the North Bank Region proposed a bilateral environmental committee with Senegal to address forest loss and ecological damage in the border areas. The recommendation emerged from a climate assembly in Kerewan, organized by the Great Green Wall Frontline and Democracy Next, which...

The Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities began a 16-day workshop on Monday for 240 officials from eight regional councils. The European Union and United Nations Development Programme funded the sessions through the GREAT Initiative to strengthen public sector operations across...

PASTEF The Gambia organized a coalition to support an independent presidential candidate after the National Assembly rejected a draft constitution for 2024. The party argues the decision blocks democratic reforms and maintains an electoral system that favors incumbents through simple majority...

Aurora DSP distributed Nosferatu as a free plugin on Thursday with distortion processing, tube amplifier modeling and cabinet simulation across macOS and Windows platforms. The software operates in VST3, AU and AAX formats plus standalone mode. The preamp section switches between main drive and...

Applied Acoustics Systems released the Rotors sound pack on Thursday for Multiphonics CV-3 and AAS Player plugins. Sound designer Adam Pietruszko built the collection around electronic dance music styles that span techno, house, trance and broken beat patterns. The company marked the launch with...

Orchestral Tools released Korven on Thursday, a sample library built from composer Mark Korven's work across horror films. The collection holds 622 instruments and patches that draw from acoustic sources rather than synthetic generation. Revolution Recording in Toronto captured the sounds that...

Canvas Audio released SubTec on Thursday, a plugin that balances sub-bass frequencies through simultaneous boost and cut at matching points. The $19 introductory price is available through December 5, after which it will return to $59. The software applies a technique from passive tube...

Korg released Collection 6 on Thursday with three software synthesizers that expand the bundle to 20 products. The package includes recreations of the 1995 TRINITY workstation, the PS-3300 analog synthesizer from 1977, and the SGX-2 piano engine, all from flagship hardware units. The TRINITY...

Excite Audio released Bloom Mura Masa on Thursday, a sample library developed with Grammy-winning producer Mura Masa. The instrument package comprises 250 presets spanning drum kits, bass sounds, synthesizers, and melodic elements sourced from the producer's session archives. Plugin Boutique is...

Solid State Logic released version 2.0 of its SSL 360 software on Thursday, adding workflow improvements for Pro Tools users and expanded control options across its hardware lineup. The cross-platform application manages SSL's 360-enabled software and hardware products at no charge through the...

Mercurial Audio released version 1.7.0 of Ampbox on Thursday, featuring a new bass amplifier module and distortion pedal. The BST-7 amp module replicates the Ampeg SVT-7 Pro bass amplifier using SPICE modeling technology and is available for $49.99 as a 10-day introductory offer for new...

Nuro Audio launched Blockchain Ultra, a multi-effects plugin containing 87 processing modules for Mac and Windows computers. The software transforms basic audio elements through granular manipulation, tape emulation, resampling tools and algorithmic reverb systems. Dynamic exciters enhance...

Open Planet Software has upgraded Sessions to version 5.0, introducing additions that enhance live performance capabilities. Session Mix displays all 12 scenes through a grid interface with color-coded controls for output adjustment and quick switching between arrangements. The feature supports...

Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio launched WoodPecker for Mac and iOS platforms, featuring four sequencers that transmit signals across separate MIDI channels. The software operates as a standalone application or integrates with digital audio workstations via AU, VST3, and AAX formats on...

Steinberg converted its Virtual Studio Technology 3 software development kit to MIT Open Source License terms. The company released VST 3.8 with the new framework that removes restrictions from third-party developers creating plugins for digital audio workstations. Technical Lead Yvan Gabit said...

Soundiron released an expanded version of Shudder, a sample library containing 501 distorted percussion sounds, effects and atmospheric textures designed for horror production. The company rebuilt the collection with additional material for Kontakt 6.6 and Decent Sampler platforms. The updated...

Playfair Audio launched Body, a free plugin that simplifies its Dynamic Grading technology into a single control interface. The software uses the company's Spectrum and timing engine with Source Learn functionality, but eliminates complex parameters found in the complete version. Users adjust...

Wes Audio will release the ng78 stereo compressor in November 2025 at a price of 1,999 euros. The device features two channels of FET-based compression that operate independently or as a linked stereo unit, drawing inspiration from the classic 1178 hardware. Attack times extend to 20...

Pan American Airways plans to resume African operations in 2027 with luxury charter services connecting Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa. The airline will carry 42 passengers on an 18-night journey visiting Victoria Falls, Serengeti, Okavango Delta and South African rail...