In his annual State of the Nation address, President Adama Barrow emphasized the pivotal role of agriculture and natural resources in The Gambia’s economy, celebrating substantial achievements in the 2023 season and laying out ambitious plans for the future. Agricultural Achievements in 2023 President Barrow credited the notable growth in agricultural production to favorable weather conditionsRead More…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted al-Hassan ag Abdoul Aziz ag Mohamed ag Mahmoud, the former head of the Islamic police in Timbuktu, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including forcing hundreds of women into sexual slavery. This landmark conviction sheds light on the atrocities committed in the historic city of Timbuktu when it was seized by the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar DRead More…
In a tragic incident in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina state, at least seven people were killed and around 100 others were kidnapped when gunmen attacked the rural community of Maidabino on Saturday night. The attack, which is the latest in a series of violent incidents in northern Nigeria, has left residents in fear and mourning. State police spokesperson Abubakar Aliyu Sadiq confirmed the deaRead More…
1. FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE PRESS. The Gambia was under a dictatorship and people feared to freely expressed themselves either in public or even with friends for fear of being arrested or reported. Journalists who wrote against the government were arrested and their media houses closed. All these changed when His Excellency Adama Barrow came to power. 2. RAPID AND UNPRECEDENTED INFRASTRUCTURead More…
The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) has reported that as of the conclusion of the 2024 census, 84% of households in the country have been enumerated, amounting to 2,261,724 individuals. This was revealed by Statistician General Nyakasi Sanyang during a press conference, where he detailed that out of 366,677 structures identified during the 2023 mapping exercise, 320,260 have been listed, corresRead More…
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at the Imouraren uranium mine, one of the world’s largest, as part of its ongoing efforts to sever ties with former colonial power France. Orano, a state-owned company, was ordered to cease operations at the mine, which holds an estimated 200,000 tonnes of uranium used for nuclear power and weapRead More…
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has praised the government of Ghana for its unwavering support and assistance to The Gambia’s judiciary, especially during critical times. While presiding over the swearing-in of Justice Sarah Aryee, Chief Justice Jallow expressed gratitude for Ghana’s continued contribution. “Her Ladyship is the latest in a long line of distinguished Ghanaian jurists who have serRead More…
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment (MOTIE) has announced measures to facilitate the importation and sale of livestock in preparation for the upcoming Tobaski feast. Following a consultative meeting with relevant stakeholders in May 2024, the government is implementing several steps to reduce bottlenecks for livestock dealers. Effective June 3, 2024, the followRead More…
The Minister of Environment, Rohey John Manjang, has issued a warning that this year’s rainy season may exceed normal levels, necessitating appropriate mitigation efforts, particularly in flood-prone areas. During a site visit to these vulnerable locations, Minister Manjang emphasized the importance of preparedness in light of predictions indicating above-normal rainfall. The visit, conductedRead More…
Burkina Faso’s military rulers have extended their tenure for an additional five years following national talks that concluded with an agreement to prolong the transition back to democracy. The newly approved charter states that the transition period will now last 60 months from July 2, 2024. Colonel Moussa Diallo, the chairman of the organising committee for the national dialogue process, annoRead More…