Learning of the passing of Zoleka Mandela, the beloved granddaughter of the iconic South African leader, Nelson Mandela, was received with heavy hearts. Zoleka’s life was a testament to the resilience, compassion, and enduring spirit of the Mandela family. A Life Filled with Purpose At the tender age of 43, Zoleka Mandela’s battle with cancer […]

According to authorities in Sierra Leone, at least 84 people have died in a devastating fuel explosion in the country’s capital, Freetown, on Friday, leaving many injured. Mohamed Lamrane Bah, director of communications for Sierra Leone’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), told CNN that several people were also in critical condition following the explosion. He […]

With just 30% of women in the tech business of sub-Saharan Africa, in the last few years, we have seen a drastic shift in innovations by tech entrepreneurs – also known as tech-preneurs’—using technology to provide simple tech solutions to everyday problems. Despite the gender gap in the African tech business, African women have worked […]

As African countries across Africa are all set for the continent’s biggest tournament, here are five things to know about the competition. This includes information about some of the teams, AFCON’s history and more, so let’s dive in. 1) This is the first time The Gambia will participate in an AFCON tournament The Gambia will […]

It might be the end of Gambia’s Journey at the Olympics, but the team’s incredible performance is a sign Gambia is beyond ready for any international competition. As team Gambia exists Tokyo Olympics with sprinter Gina bass finishing fourth at the women’s 200m semi-finals, Gambians at home and abroad have taken social media to celebrate […]

Gambian international referee Papa Bakary Gassama participates in the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament through a CAF CONCACAF exchange agreement. Papa Bakary Gassama who is Africa’s best referee, officiated his first match on Monday 12th July 2021, which was between Jamaica and Suri”not often the case that a referee from another continent is invited to participate […]

Faye Njie who won silver at the African Judo championship in Dakar on Friday, has secured a spot at the Tokyo Olympics Games. Though other Gambian talents are yet to secure their spots at the Tokyo Olympics Games—,Faye has secure his ; paving the way to partake in the Olympics for the second time in […]

Muslims around the world celebrated Eid ul Fitr in colourful ways to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The internet saw some amazing moments and stunning outfits by Muslims all around the globe. Here are some of the photos that took our breath for a second during the day of Eid. Enjoy […]

A 26-year-old woman from Ivory Coast has won the 2020 Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Charlette N’Guessan is the first woman to acquire the award, which could transform cybersecurity and assist in restraint identity deceit on the continent. N’Guessan and her team members won the £25,000 award (approximately $33,000) for BACE API, […]