On July 28th, Chief Justice Hassan Jallow swore in eight officials, including five notaries public and three commissioners for oaths, urging them to serve with integrity, as pledged by appointee Salieu Jobe.
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry questioned former Brikama Area Council officials Sheriffo Sonko and Modou Jonga over the mismanagement of D11.8 million in Geology Funds, highlighting unauthorized spending and lack of oversight from May 2018 to January 2023.
The NDMA and ChildFund The Gambia hosted a seminar at Mansa Wally Lodge to advance disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction, addressing barriers and empowering persons with disabilities in The Gambia.
The Gambia Press Union and WACAResIP 2 trained 25 journalists at Halahin Eco Lodge to boost environmental reporting on climate change, coastal erosion, and flood risks, as part of the $45 million World Bank-funded WACA Gambia Project to promote sustainable resilience.
U.S. tariffs, lowered from 50% to 10%, have devastated Lesotho’s Tzicc clothing factory, halting operations, risking 12,000 jobs, and leading to a state of disaster declaration as the nation grapples with economic turmoil.
Ashraf Mahrous, aka Kabonga, attempted to set a new Guinness World Record by pulling 20 cars in Egypt, with plans to submit evidence and challenge the heaviest ship pull record by teeth in Hurghada.
Ivory Coast cocoa farmers face risks to their crops and livelihoods due to a cold spell and insufficient rainfall, threatening the nation’s status as the world’s top cocoa producer and global supply chains.
In Zamfara State, Nigeria, bandits killed 33 kidnapped villagers despite a $33,000 ransom, worsening the region’s humanitarian crisis driven by organized crime and lawlessness.
The Gambia Revenue Authority held its 7th Intake Passing Out Ceremony at Fajara Barracks, honoring trained recruits and award winners like Ousman Kujabi, with calls for discipline and professionalism in national service.
On July 25, 2025, NFTR and SSHFC collaborated to train Gambian journalists on social security services and digital initiatives, promoting accurate financial reporting and media capacity in a tax-based economy.
The EFSCRJ calls for urgent action from the Barrow administration to address illegal land allocations at Tanji Bird Reserve, as revealed by Malagen, demanding transparency, restoration, and enforcement of environmental laws to protect The Gambia’s natural heritage.
On July 25, 2025, the EFSCRJ declared solidarity with GALA, condemning Gambia’s systemic corruption, including the Russian Oil Scandal and opaque asset sales, and calling for relentless public action to demand transparency and accountability.
Ivory Coast cocoa farmers face risks to their crops and livelihoods due to a cold spell and insufficient rainfall, threatening the nation’s status as the world’s top cocoa producer and global supply chains.
In Zamfara State, Nigeria, bandits killed 33 kidnapped villagers despite a $33,000 ransom, worsening the region’s humanitarian crisis driven by organized crime and lawlessness.
