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“We have a responsibility to lead and be role models for those who have been marginalized, to demonstrate that the opportunities to excel exist, and to provide a path forward that is unimpeded by prejudice.” – NYC Mayor Eric Adams New York City is a melting pot of diverse cultures, and African immigrants are among […]
When I came into office as the 110th Mayor, there was no question that the city’s main jail, Rikers Island, was in serious need of reform and repair. Anyone who has set foot in Rikers in years past, from family members to correction officers to those awaiting trial, have seen with their own eyes what […]
Reporter: Modou Mboge Michael Ogugua, a Dakar-based business mogul, and 10 others have been officially made new Executives of the Nigerian Community in Senegal. . The inauguration of these new leaders took place on August 13, 2022 at the Old Nigerian Embassy in Dakar. In an interview with Senegambia Parrot reporter, the Ambassador of Nigeria […]
The Mayor of the capital city of The Gambia, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has visited on Friday, July 15 Gambian victims of fire incident at 333 Twin Parks North West in the Bronx in commiseration with The Gambian Community in New York. “I want to use this medium to commiserate with the entire victims of the fire […]
Armed men have been reported to have allegedly killed at least 12 civilians in overnight raids on villages in northern Togo, where terrorists have staged several attacks, two local activists and a medical source said on Friday. Spared until recently by the jihadist violence that has ravaged its northern neighbours for the better part of […]
Senegal, a country in West Africa, has become the first country in Africa to raise her flag on the Wall Street, the financial hub of the world after global Covid-19 Pandemic. This event, which took place on Friday, July 8 at Bowling Green Park 26 Broadway in New York, was initiated and organized by the […]
This day, the day of Arafah is a blessing for those who performed the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the Sacred House of Allah and stood on the plain of Arafah. It is also a blessed day for all Muslims wherever they might find themselves in the world. If you witness this day and struggle to perform […]
The Gambia, represented by an organization called Kids In Technology (KIT), has defeated Ghana in the final round of 2022 Pan african Robotics Competition. Kawsu Jabbie, an instructor at KIT, said in a post on Facebook shared on July 7, “Gambia represented by Kids In Technology won Pan African Robotics Competition after defeating South Africa, […]
By Modou Mboge DAKAR, July 7, 2022 — President Macky Sall has conferred on President Muhammadu Buhari the Highest National Honour of the Republic of Senegal “L’ Ordre National De Lion Senegal”. This took place in Dakar on July 7, 2022. According to President Macky Sall, President Buhari was conferred with this prestigious award in […]
Banjul, The Gambia- The United States Embassy in Banjul is pleased to announce the selection of Fanta Kaba Jawara, for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in the United Sates. Fanta is a young entrepreneur and Lawyer in The Gambia. She is the Founder and Owner of KJ Cupcakes, a cake shop that makes freshly […]
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 10, 2019/ — It is crucial for African organizations and governments to understand the dynamic and significant role that information and communication technologies (ICT) play in enhancing competitiveness, especially in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation, a top Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) official said Monday. […]
The U.S. secretaries of state and defense met Sunday night with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the highest-level visit to the war-torn country’s capital by an American delegation since the start of Russia’s invasion, according to Zelenskyy’s adviser. “Yes, they’re meeting with the president. Let’s hope something will be decided on further help,” presidential adviser […]
Bangladesh has extended the ongoing ‘strict’ nationwide lockdown until July 14 in order to control the spread of COVID-19. In a notification on Monday July 5, 2021, the Cabinet Division said that the ongoing restrictions will remain effective until July 14 midnight. Bangladesh extended the lockdown, a day after the daily coronavirus deaths reached a […]
A fugitive wanted for raping twin 4-year-old girls who assaulted two cops trying to arrest him in Midtown Manhattan has finally been nabbed, police said Wednesday. The two injured officers, who are part of the Regional Fugitive Task Force, were treated for minor injuries after their clash with Isaiah Metz — then went back to […]
Risking their lives to save hostages from heavily armed suicide by law enforcement terrorists, climbing death-defying bridges in attempts to prevent mentally challenged suicide, rushing to gang and mafia shootouts during the darkness of nights in some of most violent, anti-law enforcement neighborhoods, entering burning buildings to rescue helplessly trapped families, administering life-saving professional techniques […]
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is hunting for a man they say choked a woman unconscious before raping her inside of an apartment in Brooklyn earlier this month. According to authorities, the victim entered an apartment with the suspect at 88 Monument Walk in Downtown Brooklyn at around 11:30 p.m. on April 21. Once […]
The Five Boro Tour has returned with thousands taking to New York City streets for a 40-mile trip through all the boroughs. This is the first year since the start of the pandemic that the tour is back to its full capacity of 32,000 riders. In 2020, the race was cancelled and in 2021, it […]
All Progressives Congress presidential aspirant, Bola Tinu bu, has given reasons he has shown interest in the position of the country’s president. The former Lagos State governor disclosed this while speaking to APC youth on Saturday in a rally held at the Mobalaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos on Saturday April 16, 2022. Tinubu said […]