The U.S. has deported five convicted criminals to Eswatini, a small African nation with a controversial human rights record, as part of the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program, despite resistance from countries like Nigeria.
UNCTAD’s July 2025 Global Trade Update reports a $300 billion trade increase in the first half of 2025, led by services trade, but warns of potential disruptions from US tariffs and geopolitical risks to supply chains in the latter half of the year.
Ghana’s President John Mahama removes fuel allowances for political appointees to cut costs and redirect funds, part of broader reforms recognized by the IMF for improving Ghana’s economy and debt restructuring as of July 15, 2025.
The incident involving Musa Barrow at Banjul Airport, where customs issues led to a detention, as clarified by the Gambia Immigration Department on July 17, 2025.
Momodou Camara’s testimony at the Local Government Commission of Inquiry reveals Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe’s dominance and systemic disorganization in Banjul City Council, calling for a review of the Local Government Act to address role ambiguities and financial mismanagement.
