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 […]

Justice Served in Nigeria: Five Convicted for Wrongful Witchcraft-Related Murder Legal Action Taken Against False Accusations In a landmark case in Nigeria’s Kano state, five men have been sentenced to death by hanging for the tragic murder of 67-year-old Dahare Abubakar. The incident, which took place in 2023, was based on wrongful accusations of witchcraft, […]

The Ongoing Struggle Against FGM in The Gambia Despite being banned in 2015, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a persistent challenge in The Gambia in 2025. The debate over the anti-FGM law in 2024 highlighted the complexities surrounding its enforcement. When a private member’s bill attempted to repeal the existing law, 30 out of 65 […]

The recent executive order halting USAID funding to organizations outside the United States has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s development sector. Many local organizations that depend solely on USAID funding are now forced to lay off staff, halt programme activities, and abandon life-saving interventions, raising fears of a humanitarian and economic crisis. However, African nations received […]

Mahama’s Commitment to Strengthening Healthcare President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his dedication to improving healthcare services across Ghana by launching the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares. This initiative aims to assist individuals struggling with chronic diseases by reducing the financial burden of treatment. According to a report by citinewsroom.com, […]