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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has greenlit the allocation of a whopping $618 million to Nigeria under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprise (i-DICE) initiative. The initiative aims to revolutionize the technological and creative landscape of the country. The Country Director-General for Nigeria at the AfDB, Mr Lamin Barrow, revealed in an exclusive interview […]
In a groundbreaking move towards continental integration and economic prosperity, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) unveiled the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AACTGS) at the ongoing Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. The scheme, inaugurated by Afreximbank’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Prof. Benedict Oramah, aims to facilitate seamless […]
A Commissioner at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Baba Leigh, has said NHRC remains in solidarity with GAMCOTRAP in the campaign for the upholding of the anti-FGM legislation. GAMCOTRAP was in the past few months inundated by criticisms from both social media and radio platforms following the conviction this year of three women in […]
Ghanaian footballer, Raphael Dwamena, has tragically passed away after collapsing during an Albanian Superliga game between FK Egnatia and KF Partizani. According to NewsGhnan on Saturday, the 28-year-old collapsed in the 23rd minute of the game and was transported to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Dwamena had been playing with an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator […]
On the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit, several Saudi dignitaries called on His Excellency Adama Barrow in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss bilateral and other diplomatic issues of mutual concern to their institutions and The Gambia. In his first engagement on Thursday, 9th November 2023, the President held an audience with the Islamic Development Bank […]
In a groundbreaking development, the Philippines Department of Education (DepEd) revealed on Friday that students are exhibiting a remarkable increase in attentiveness and participation under the newly introduced MATATAG K-10 curriculum. The preliminary assessment conducted by the department indicates a positive shift in the learning environment, highlighting the benefits of the streamlined curriculum. DepEd spokesperson […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) revealed on Friday that only 42 Filipinos from the second wave attempting to flee war-torn Gaza are en route to Cairo, Egypt, seeking safer grounds. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had initially reported that 56 Filipinos, accompanied by some Palestinian family members, successfully crossed into Egypt on Thursday. However, DFA […]
Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday defended his push to slash “unnecessary” public debt despite widespread anger over the removal of subsidies and a raft of new taxes. His state of the nation address came a day after Finance Minister Njuguna Ndung’u conceded that the country was in a “difficult financial position”. East Africa’s economic […]
Myanmar’s junta-backed president, Myint Swe, has issued a stark warning that the nation faces the risk of breaking apart if the military fails to quell a joint offensive by ethnic armed groups along the border with China. The conflict, which has raged for nearly two weeks in northern Shan state, is considered the most significant […]
In a surprising turn of events, popular musician John Frog has been setting social media abuzz with his newfound romantic connection to an enchanting Egyptian girl. The duo has become a regular sight at various social events and clubs, fueling intense speculation about the blossoming romance. Fans and followers are buzzing with curiosity over the […]
In a momentous event held on November 8, 2023, Alhaji Bakary Gassama, the esteemed Director General of The Gambia’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG), led the graduation ceremony for a group of recruits who completed an intensive six-week regimen of drills and combat training at the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) in Kanifing. The ceremony drew […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting and redeployment of 14 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 26 Commissioners of Police (CPs). The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an assistant commissioner of police, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Adejobi said the postings and redeployment were […]
Dr. Aime, a respected lecturer at Akawe Torkula Polytechnic and pastor of the Living Faith Church, found himself at the mercy of an enraged mob after being falsely accused of genital theft during a fervent gospel outreach. The incident unfolded on a Wednesday, as Pastor Aime, engrossed in his preaching, reached out to a young […]
In a surprising turn of events, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan embarked on an urgent mission to Cairo, seeking military assistance from Egypt. The unexpected visit to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sissi highlights the increasingly dire situation in Juba, as the nation grapples with the need to bolster its military strength ahead of […]
Inspector General Abdoulie Sanyang, the head of The Gambia Police Force, has reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to reforming the country’s law enforcement agency. The commitment was emphasized during his visit to the in-service training for traffic officers held at the Police Training School in Banjulunding on November 7, 2023. IGP Abdoulie Sanyang, who has been […]
Gunmen from criminal gangs have killed 13 Islamic seminary pupils during a ceremony celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammed in northwest Nigeria’s Katsina state, a local official said Tuesday. Katsina is one of several states in northwestern and central Nigeria terrorized by criminal gangs, locally known as bandits, who raid villages, kill and abduct residents […]
Sainabou Laye Ndure, a groundbreaking graduate from the University of Oxford, has accomplished a remarkable achievement as the first Gambian to be awarded the prestigious Africa Oxford Initiative Scholarship. This scholarship secured her a spot among the first 21 students worldwide to be enrolled in the highly esteemed MSc program for Genomic Medicine at Oxford […]
In a significant and unexpected visit to Baghdad as part of his Middle East tour, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a stern warning to Iran-backed militias responsible for a series of recent attacks on American troops stationed in Iraq and Syria. Blinken emphasized that the United States would take all necessary measures […]
In a region riddled with turmoil, Egypt has long maintained a watchful eye on its western neighbor, Libya, and its southern counterpart, Sudan. However, it is the recent eruption of conflict in Gaza, its eastern neighbor, that has sent shockwaves through the most populous Arab nation, testing its stability and resilience. For over a decade, […]
In a heated competition that captivated spectators and fans alike, the Kaduna-based polo club Kangimi secured a historic victory at the 103rd Georgia Cup, a prominent event within the annual Kaduna International Polo Tournament. The thrilling match, which saw Kangimi go head-to-head against the formidable El-Amin, ended in a resounding triumph for the Kaduna team, […]