Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump plan a summit in the UAE to address the Ukraine war, excluding Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, with uncertain outcomes due to differing peace terms and a need for European involvement.
President Adama Barrow marks the graduation of Gambia Police Force’s Recruit Intake One for 2024-2025, highlighting community policing, ethical standards, and support for security reforms under the National Development Plan (2023-2027).
Minister Dr. Habibatou Drammeh distributed $2 million in laboratory supplies to 29 Gambian schools on August 1, 2025, to boost STEM education, supported by a Kuwaiti partnership and plans for regional labs, emphasizing practical learning and teacher training.
Ethiopian Airlines achieved a record $7.6 billion revenue in 2024/2025, serving 19.1 million passengers, expanding to 145 destinations, and planning a new mega airport southeast of Addis Ababa to meet growing demand.
On August 6, 2025, a military helicopter crash in Ghana’s Ashanti region claimed the lives of eight, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, prompting a national investigation and mourning.
