Scorpions Defeat Kenya 3-1 in Nairobi
The Gambia triumphed 3-1 over Kenya in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier on September 5, 2025, with goals from Sinyan, Minteh, and Barrow, boosting their Group F standing ahead of their next match against Burundi.
Senegal’s Layene Sufi Muslims Celebrate the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
On September 5, 2025, Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood celebrated Mawlid in Dakar’s Yoff neighborhood with white-robed prayers and chants, promoting peace and unity, while the largest festivities occurred in Tivaouane.
Gambia Police Foils Illegal Migration Attempt at Lamin Lodge
On September 5, 2025, 46 youths were arrested in The Gambia at Lamin Lodge for attempting illegal migration to Europe, now under investigation by the Gambia Police and Immigration Department in Tanji to address irregular migration.
President of Guinea-Bissau Holds onto the Presidency Even though His Term has Expired.
Guinea-Bissau faces a political crisis as President Embaló extends his term beyond September 4, 2025, defying opposition claims of illegality, with elections delayed to November 23 and rising tensions after threats to expel an ECOWAS mission
Global Women in Finance Leadership Summit
Lord Mayoress Ajaratou Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul spoke at the Global Women in Finance Leadership Summit in Chicago on September 4, 2025, promoting a redefined concept of wealth and highlighting women’s leadership for inclusive growth.
