June 03
Gambia: UDP's Ebrima Dibba Under Police Investigation
The Point
The police have confirmed that Ebrima Dibba, a prominent member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is currently under investigation following his arrest last week. Read more »
Gambia: GSCC, GWCC Launch Banjul Int'l Trade Fair
The Point
The Gambia Start-up Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) in partnership with the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) on Thursday officially launched the first edition of the Banjul… Read more »
Seychelles: Coach Mckinstry Announces Squad Ahead of Seychelles, Gabon Scuffles
The Point
Head coach of T he Gambia senior national team, Jonathan Mckinstry, has announced his 24-man squad ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches against Seychelles and Gabon… Read more »
Gambia: Tallinding North Councillor Donates 500 School Bags, 100 Hospital Beds
The Point
Tallinding North Ward Councilor, Honorable Babucarr Mansally through support from Ser Humano in Spain recently donated 500 school bags, 100 hospital beds, books, pens, cloves,… Read more »
Gambia: Musa Joof Fires Gunjur Utd to Victory Over Hart FC in 2nd Division
The Point
Prolific striker Musa Joof has fired Gunjur United to a slender win over Hart FC in the 2023-2024 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League campaign. Read more »
Gambia: ACHPR, Partners Discuss Proposed Repeal of FGM Law in Gambia
The Point
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on Harmful Practices of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and… Read more »
Gambia: Finance Director Makes Admissions That Stun Bac
The Point
Alagie Jeng, the finance director of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), has made a number of worrying admissions and affirmations before the commissioners probing local government… Read more »
Gambia: IOU Featured in Unesco's New Publication On Benchmarking for Open Universities
The Point
The UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) and Shanghai Open University (SOU) proudly announce the release of "Benchmarking for Open Universities:… Read more »
Gambia: Special Report - Salam Cement Commercial Manager Says No Cause for Alarm
The Point
Ebrima Sinera, commercial manager of Salam Cement Company, has reassured the public that there is no cause for alarm as there is enough cement in the country contrary to reports… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - the Gambia's Third Republic: a Call for a Constitution That Reflects Our Aspirations
The Point
Mr President, as The Gambia stands at the cusp of a new era, the call for a new constitution has never been more urgent. The current 1997 constitution, a relic of the Jammeh… Read more »
Gambia/Seychelles: Hamza Barry, Others to Miss Gambia and Seychelles World Cup Qualifier Fixture
The Point
Hamza Barry, Jacob Mendy, Baboucarr Gaye, Ibou Touray, Alagie Saine, Ebrima Darboe, Assan Ceesay and Ali Sowe are all set to miss The Gambia's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches… Read more »
Gambia: Bankers Association Inaugural Walk for Health Held
The Point
The Gambia Bankers Association (GBA) on Saturday 1 June 2024 held its inaugural Walk for Health. Read more »
Tanzania: Premier Graces Chato Landing Site Construction
Daily News
CHATO, Geita: Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has laid down a foundation stone for the construction of a landing site and a fish market in Chato district, Geita region, the projects… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt to Service Administrative Buildings
Daily News
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has said the government will continue to provide funds for repairing and maintaining administrative buildings in all councils countrywide, including… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Touts Reproductive Health Education
Daily News
ZANZIBAR: MINISTER for Community Development, Elders, Gender and Children, Riziki Pembe Juma, has urged parents and schools to educate children, especially girls, about… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanesco, Rea Tasked to Ensure Reliable Power
Daily News
MOROGORO: DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko has directed Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) and Rural Energy Agency (REA) to work efficiently… Read more »
Tanzania: Mama Maria Nyerere in Uganda for Martyrs Day
Daily News
Maria Gabriel Magige Waningu commonly known as "Mama Maria Nyerere " arrived in the country for the Uganda Martyrs Day 2024 pilgrimage. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Officials Attacked in Plateau
Daily Trust
Some members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) enforcing the strike declared by the union are currently receiving treatment at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - FG Begs Labour As Fresh Meeting Kicks Off
Daily Trust
Amid the ongoing indefinite nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the federal government has pleaded with the leaders of the… Read more »
Nigeria: A Sustainable Approach to Nation Building and National Development
Daily Trust
Nigeria's youth population accounts for about 70 per cent of the country's total population, estimated at over 200 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Doctors Boycott Nationwide Strike
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Yobe State Chapter, has refused to join the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) which began on Monday over the N60,000… Read more »
Nigeria: Ndic Begins Payment Process of Heritage Bank Customers
Daily Trust
Following the revocation of the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - How Aircraft Meant to Convey Nigerian Pilgrims for Hajj Returned to Saudi Empty - Muric
Daily Trust
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised an alarm over the effect of the strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on thousands of Nigerian pilgrims and the… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court President Laments High Administrative, Operational Costs
Daily Trust
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has lamented the high administrative and operational costs of running the community court. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Soldiers Bar Journalists As SGF, Labour Leaders Meet in Abuja
Daily Trust
Amidst the biting effect of the nationwide strike by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SFG), Senator George Akume, is currently… Read more »