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Publication: Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs
Abstract Africa trades as much as East Asia relative to GDP but without the structural transformation. The problem lies not just in the volume of trade, but in its composition and direction: exports remain concentrated in raw commodities destined for…
South African Court Jails Julius Malema for 2018 Firearm Incident
A South African court has sentenced opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in prison after finding him guilty of discharging a firearm during a public rally in 2018, in a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves across the country’s…
Mayor Rohey Lowe Questions Push for Media Regulation, Declares Support for GPU President
Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has strongly criticized what she described as a sudden push for media regulation, questioning the timing and motives behind the move. In a statement shared on social media, Lowe argued that the…
Lamin Fatty Raises Alarm Over Gaps in Rape Bail Laws
Former Child Protection Alliance boss, Lamin Faffy, has raised serious concerns over the implementation of the Sexual Offences Act 2013, warning that critical gaps in bail proceedings are undermining justice for survivors of rape. In a detailed analysis, Fatty said…
West Africa Editors Society supports GPU’s rejection of Gambian government proposal to register journalists and social media users
PRESS RELEASE Accra, April 12, 2026 – The West Africa Editors Society (WAES) has viewed with grave concerns the position taken by the Gambian authorities in proposing to register journalists and social media users, a decision that the Gambian Press…
Hon. Bah Calls for Urgent Investment in Youth, Reproductive Health at Continental Conference
Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North, has called for bold and coordinated action to harness Africa’s growing youth population, warning that the continent risks missing a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” if urgent investments are not made…
Immigration to Block Unauthorized Travel by Public Officials
The directive forms part of sweeping new measures introduced by the government under President Adama Barrow, ordering the immediate suspension of all non-statutory official travel across the public service. According to the Office of the President, the move is a…
MoYS Launches High-Level Retreat in Kanilai to Reset Youth and Sports Agenda
The Ministry of Youth and Sports The Gambia (MoYS), with support from ActionAid International The Gambia, has commenced a four-day First Quarter Performance Review Retreat in Kanilai aimed at recalibrating its youth and sports agenda. The retreat, running from April…
Mayor Rohey Lowe Hosts Azerbaijani Delegation, Pushes for Stronger Africa–Middle East Ties
The Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has hosted a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan, describing the meeting as both a diplomatic milestone and a deeply personal moment. According to a statement shared on her official Facebook page, Mayor…
Bensouda Sounds Alarm as Transport Chaos Erupts Today Over Fare Hikes
A major transport disruption unfolded today in the Greater Banjul Area as tensions between commuters and taxi drivers escalated into a standoff at Westfield Garage over sudden fare increases. Passengers reportedly refused to pay the new fares, while drivers declined…