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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.…

The East African Community (EAC) has announced the launch of its Customs Bond – an initiative expected to cut border delays, reduce compliance costs and enhance trade facilitation. The unified regional customs guarantee is intended to replace the requirement for multiple national bonds along transit routes. In light of this, Heads of State from its eight member states will on March 7 convene in Arusha for the 25th Ordinary Summit, reaffirming their commitment to deepening regional integration and improving the livelihoods of East African citizens. Themed “Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC Citizens,” the summit , will bring together…

President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns over the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, warning that it could have dire economic consequences for Africa. The president made the remarks on Monday during a bilateral meeting with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha. The Ghanaian leader, who described the region as the “epicentre of global oil supplies,” called on nations to brace themselves, noting that the ongoing conflict and counterattacks in parts of the Gulf could pose an inevitable shock to African economies. According to him, rising crude oil prices triggered by the tensions would…

The Nigerian Air Force has intensified its counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East, confirming the elimination of high-value terrorist targets during a precision strike in the Sambisa Forest axis of Borno State, North-East Nigeria. The mission, executed by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, followed extensive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations that identified insurgent infrastructure in the Yuwe area. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the air strikes successfully destroyed command hideouts and logistics depots, significantly degrading the operational capacity of fighters active within the perimeter. Post-strike intelligence assessments indicated the neutralisation of senior commanders, while ongoing surveillance missions…

Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to prioritizing industrial development, value addition in agriculture and mining, human capital development, as well as climate resilience to advance economic growth and development. The president made the commitment during bilateral talks in Arusha with John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, on Monday. Suluhu Hassan highlighted the nation’s macroeconomic performance, noting economic growth of 6 percent and inflation maintained within single digits. She noted that the nation’s priority is to ensure that its natural wealth translates into tangible benefits for the people, which she said must be anchored in…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has acknowledged a growing trust deficit in Nigeria’s electoral process, describing it as a major concern for the commission. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the National Peace Committee in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, Amupitan appealed for support in rebuilding confidence, warning that low voter turnout threatens democratic legitimacy. He described Nigeria’s electoral landscape as diverse, complex and highly competitive, stressing that democratic growth must be anchored not only on legality but also on legitimacy. While outlining ongoing reforms, the INEC chairman said credible elections demand shared…

The President of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), Jimmy Akena, has called for what he termed “idealistic and principled leadership” in Uganda as he weighed in on the unfolding race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. Akena raised concern over Uganda’s rising public debt and what he described as the increasingly rushed handling of legislative business, particularly the approval of government borrowing and key bills. He criticised Parliament’s scrutiny of loan requests and legislation, arguing that the process has often lacked depth and adequate deliberation, with potential long-term implications for the country’s fiscal stability. Turning to the speakership contest, Akena…