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The Gambia’s Vice President, Muhammed B. S. Jallow has responded to questions over the government’s decision to support the women’s wing of the ruling National People’s Party  (NPP)  with a D50 million enterprise fund, stating that the initiative was not financed with public funds. Jallow made the clarification on Wednesday, while responding to questions in parliament during a question-and-answer session. The inquiry was raised by the Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Hon. Yaya Menteng Sanyang, who asked whether any public resources, including funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund or state-owned enterprises, were used to finance the initiative. “No public funds were…

Senegal’s former leader, Macky Sall, has officially  joined the race for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The UN confirmed on Monday that Burundi has nominated Sall, who served as Senegal’s president from 2012 to 2024, for the top international post. While Sall is recognized for his accomplishments during his presidency, he has faced domestic criticism, including allegations that his government downplayed the true scale of the nation’s financial difficulties. The UN is set to select a new Secretary-General this year to succeed António Guterres, with the five-year term scheduled to start on 1 January 2027. Although the role traditionally…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to launch an anti-terrorism force with an initial deployment of 2,000 combatants to combat terrorism across the region. The decision was made last week at a days-long security meeting of military chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States in Sierra Leone. Although the idea of an anti-terrorism force has been discussed for years, the creation of the combat unit comes at a time when the region faces what experts describe as an “existential security threat.” The region has long been plagued by terrorism led by groups linked…

Ghana is expanding its agricultural industry with structured investment opportunities as part of efforts to reposition itself as a regional agricultural and industrial hub within the West African sub-region. Speaking at the Chinese Lunar New Year Gala 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, March 3, Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture, called on China to participate in the country’s ambitious agricultural transformation drive. He highlighted strong opportunities for Chinese investors in irrigation systems, farm mechanisation, agro-processing, machinery assembly and agro-industrial zones. According to him, the 2026 Budget positions the country’s agriculture sector as a key driver for industrialisation, export growth,…

Nigeria’s National Assembly on Tuesday pledged decisive legislative steps and stronger oversight to ensure the country fully benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement.  Opening a three-day workshop on lawmakers’ role in implementing AfCFTA and its eight protocols, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stressed that treaties alone are ineffective without deliberate domestication and sustained parliamentary scrutiny. Represented by Senator Ibrahim Khalid, he described AfCFTA as a landmark opportunity to transform Africa’s economy, urging the National Assembly to turn continental commitments into tangible national outcomes. The workshop, organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in…

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three doctors over alleged medical negligence in the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. At its 25th session in Abuja on February 17-18, the Council’s panel found Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi, Dr. Titus Ogundare, and Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh responsible for professional misconduct and imposed interim suspensions pending full disciplinary hearings. Ten other practitioners from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital were also found guilty of misconduct and referred to the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal for formal proceedings. The case stems from the toddler’s death on…

The Joint Committee of the Environment and Agriculture Committees has urged the Gambian government to develop a comprehensive National Transhumance Policy to properly regulate transhumance activities in the country. The motion was tabled before members of parliament on Monday following widespread public concerns. Transhumance, the seasonal movement of livestock and herders, has long been practiced in The Gambia, especially during the dry season, as a means for pastoralists to access water and grazing lands. However, in recent years, the practice has increasingly been linked to a rise in farmer-herder conflicts, environmental degradation, and the unregulated movement of foreign pastoralists across…

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Anite-Uzoka, who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning. This marks Anite-Uzoka’s third ministerial portfolio in the current administration. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu has formally sent Oyedele’s nomination to the Senate for confirmation in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Until his nomination, Oyedele served as chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, where he led initiatives to overhaul Nigeria’s tax administration and…

The Office of the Judiciary on Monday announced the appointments of former High Court judges from Botswana and Zimbabwe, Gabriel Komboni and James Devittie. Also, former High Court judge Esi Schimming-Chase was sworn in as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court, becoming the first woman to hold such a position in Namibia. Gabriel Komboni was appointed on a two-year-and-five-month contract, while James Devittie’s contract runs for three years, both effective from the start of March. Schimming-Chase has served as a High Court judge since April 2021, with previous stints as an acting High Court judge in 2011, 2013, 2015,…

Gambia’s Deputy Speaker, Hon. Seedy S.K. Njie, has called for increased participation in parliamentary proceedings, active engagement in legislative duties, and greater focus on addressing key national issues. The lawmaker made the call on Monday while delivering his opening statement at the official opening of the First Ordinary Session of the 2026 Legislative Year. He urged lawmakers to put aside political differences and collaborate to enhance the effectiveness of their legislative roles and responsibilities, while prioritizing the interests of the public. Acknowledging the significance of the holy month of Ramadan, Hon. Njie encouraged unity, reflection, and dedication during the period.…