South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed a strong desire to negotiate a comprehensive agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump to address escalating tensions between the two nations. This initiative comes in the wake of President Trump’s executive order earlier this month to suspend U.S. financial aid to South Africa, citing concerns over the country’s […]

Kenya has appointed former South African international Benni McCarthy as the head coach of the national men’s football team, the Harambee Stars. The 47-year-old signed a contract extending through to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. McCarthy’s immediate focus is on the upcoming FIFA World Cup […]

Ghana has made significant investments in improving road infrastructure, particularly in cocoa-producing regions. In 2014, the government initiated a $450 million Cocoa Roads Rehabilitation Project to enhance transportation and accessibility in key agricultural areas. Over the years, the initiative has expanded, but outstanding contracts for cocoa road projects have now reached GH₵21 billion ($1.3 billion) […]

The newly elected Executive Board of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), led by President Bai Dodou Jallow, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Banjul. The meeting, held on February 6, 2025, aimed to enhance bilateral relations through sports diplomacy and foster collaboration between the two nations. […]

A Grand Cultural Celebration for Gambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary The Signing Ceremony: A Milestone for Gambian Arts and Culture The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has taken a significant step in celebrating Gambia’s Diamond Jubilee by signing contracts worth D3 million with over 100 distinguished Gambian cultural artists and groups. The signing ceremony […]

Sainey Sissoho Mboge has shattered barriers and made history by becoming the first Gambian woman to hold a position in a professional European football club. Appointed as the Player Care Manager at Danish club AC Horsens, she plays a crucial role in supporting young Danish and international players, assisting them with various aspects of integration […]

Introduction The National Identification Authority (NIA) has played a significant role in modernizing Ghana’s identification system through the Ghana Card. The newly appointed Director General, Yayra Koku, has shared his vision for expanding the functionality of the card, including linking it to mobile money and bank accounts. Enhancing the Ghana Card’s Utility The Ghana Card, […]

Exciting times are ahead for Gambian football as the Queen Scorpions prepare to compete in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Women’s Qualifiers. The team is set to receive a significant boost with the addition of three international stars—Ruggy Joof, Catherine Jatta, and Kaddy Jarju. Their inclusion in the squad is expected to enhance […]