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21 Abattoir Workers Lose Jobs. The Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA) did not renew the contracts of 21 employees at the Central Abattoir in Abuko. Maddy Kuyateh is the manager of the abattoir. He spoke to reporters on Wednesday. Mr. Kuyateh said the abattoir had no money when he...

Vendors Praise Kanifing Market's Cleanliness. The vendors at Serekunda Market are happy. They say the market is clean and orderly. This is thanks to the Kanifing Municipal Council. The council runs the market. Fatoumatta Barrows sells goods at the market. She spoke to a reporter who visited...

Mohammed Sandeng is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Victims Centre in The Gambia. He says the center wants justice for victims of human rights abuses and ensures their stories are heard. Mr. Sandeng spoke at a meeting with lawmakers on Saturday. He said it was an important day...

The Mbolo Association has started a new project called O-Waste. They are working with the Kanifing Municipality Council (KMC), the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC), and the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona. The goal is to promote a circular economy for organic waste. The European Union...

Ghana's new president, John Mahama, visited The Gambia on Friday. He met with Gambian President Adama Barrow. Mahama said Ghana and The Gambia have a strong relationship. He promised to keep working closely with Barrow. Mahama wants to help The Gambia get justice for the victims of the...

President Donald Trump has pardoned or reduced the sentences of over 1,500 people connected to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. He did this on his first day back in office as president. The people who had their punishments reduced include leaders of two extremist groups: the...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is turning his hometown into a major political hub. He has been holding many meetings at his house in the village of Wamunyoro, and people are paying a lot of attention to what is happening there. Gachagua was removed from his job a few months ago. Since...

President William Ruto of Kenya has made some big changes to his team. He wants people who can help him win the next election in 2027. Ruto has brought in politicians to replace experts in his Cabinet. These new leaders are well-known in their regions, people trust them, and they are also good...

Farmers in Narok County, Kenya, are making a big change. They used to grow wheat, but now they are starting to grow avocados instead. Kenya is the top avocado grower in Africa and the sixth biggest in the world. Most of Kenya's avocados come from small farms. Joel Kimtai is an avocado farmer...

Zimbabwe's economy grew in 2024, even with a bad drought and low mineral prices. The country showed that it is strong. At first, experts thought the economy would grow by 3.5%. But it actually grew by 2%. In 2025, the economy is expected to grow even more by 6%. The rain in 2024 hurt maize...

The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development has a warning for farmers. They say to watch out for African armyworms, which have been seen in some parts of the country. African armyworms come from nearby countries like Zambia, Uganda, or Tanzania. Strong winds...

Farmers in Zimbabwe are worried about a new problem on their farms. Many workers are using illegal drugs that are cheap and easy to get. One of these drugs is called "tumbwa." Tumbwa is very strong and makes people feel tired. They sleep for a long time and can't do their jobs well. This is...

Goat Thief Strikes Beatrice Farm, Flees Police. A thief stole nine goats from a farm in Beatrice on Sunday night. The farmer, Onias Sanangura, is 44 years old. The thief cut a hole in the farm's fence. He then took the goats and put them in his car, a Nissan AD van. Police saw the thief's car...

IBBO Mandaza Jnr Seeks Acquittal in Alleged Assault Case. IBBO Mandaza Jnr wants the court to clear his name. He is on trial for claims he hit his ex-wife. This would have happened on Christmas Eve. Mandaza Jnr says there is not enough proof. His lawyers argue the case against him is weak...

Zimbabwe Makes Buying Tobacco Easier. Zimbabwe wants to improve its tobacco industry. Tobacco is a big part of the country's economy, and many farmers grow it to earn money. The government has an agency called the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB). TIMB makes rules for growing and...

Zimbabwe Fights Ticks to Keep Cattle Healthy. Zimbabwe's government wants to help cattle farmers. Ticks can make cows very sick. They carry diseases that harm and even kill many cows each year. The government has a plan to stop this. It is called the Presidential Blitz Tick Grease Scheme. The...

Zimbabwe Mourns Three National Heroes as Acting Leader Shares Memories. Zimbabwe's Acting President, Constantino Chiwenga, spoke of his deep sadness over the deaths of three national leaders. The country will bury Major General Solomon Siziba and Chen Chimutengwende at Heroes Acre in Harare...

Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Drops Court Fight After Key Loss. A power struggle in Zimbabwe's main opposition party took a new turn. Sengezo Tshabangu gave up his court battle over who leads the party in parliament. Tshabangu had tried to change who runs the Citizens Coalition for Change party...

Zimbabwe's First Lady Plants Hope and Care in Rural Village. Auxillia Mnangagwa spent yesterday bringing trees and kindness to Nyamangara Village. She planted trees and helped older people, showing how much she cares about nature and her community. Her team planted more than 2,000 trees. The...

Private School Faces Crisis Over Missing Exam Fees. A scandal has hit Knowstics Academy in Nyanga, Zimbabwe. Students wait for their test results after school leaders take more than $40,000 meant for exam fees. The government started investigating the problem. Education leaders sent a team to...