African nations warn: Don’t join overseas wars
Banjul – The Gambia expressed “grave concern” on Friday about citizens fighting in conflicts abroad, as several African countries... Read more
21 Feb
At least 31 dead in New Year’s migrant boat sinking off Gambia
Banjul – At least 31 people drowned when an overloaded boat carrying undocumented migrants capsized on New Year’s Eve... Read more
6 Jan
Heavy rains cause flooding in Newcastle; KZN on high alert
Durban – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has dispatched Disaster Management teams to Newcastle following... Read more
10 Nov, 2025
Gambia sets December 2026 presidential election date
Banjul – The Gambia will hold its next presidential election on December 5, 2026, officials announced on Thursday, as... Read more
10 Oct, 2025
Gambia baby death heightens alarm over female genital mutilation
Banjul – Rights activists in The Gambia are calling for justice after a one-month-old baby’s death was linked to... Read more
14 Aug, 2025
Gambia declares mpox outbreak
Banjul – The Gambia reported an outbreak of mpox Tuesday with detection of a single case, as several nearby... Read more
23 Jul, 2025
Gambia MPs uphold ban on female genital mutilation
Gambia – Gambian lawmakers voted on Monday to uphold a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation, rejecting a controversial... Read more
15 Jul, 2024
Gambia leader vows to uphold female mutilation ban, for now
Gambia – Gambian President Adama Barrow said Thursday that his government would abide by a 2015 ban on female... Read more
28 Jun, 2024
Algeria crash out of AFCON as Cameroon qualify for last 16
Abidjan — Former champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the group stage on... Read more
24 Jan, 2024
Salah ruled out of two AFCON games as Senegal, Cape Verde reach last 16
Abidjan — Record seven-time champions Egypt were dealt a major blow on Friday as captain Mohamed Salah was ruled... Read more
20 Jan, 2024
