On July 2, 2025, an African Union military helicopter crashed at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport, killing at least three, injuring civilians, and causing minor flight disruptions, as the AU’s mission continues to combat al-Shabab in Somalia.
ChildFund The Gambia pledges USD 1.3 million to fund child welfare programs through local partners, focusing on education, safety, and health, while emphasizing transparency, accountability, and strict safeguarding measures against abuse.
A joint committee in The Gambia recommends a vote of censure against former Petroleum Minister Abdou Jobe and former Police Chief Abdoulie Sanyang for their roles in the illegal importation of $30M worth of petroleum, urging investigations and accountability for institutional failures.
Explore the symbolic reburial of Liberia’s former President William Tolbert and 13 cabinet members on June 1, 2025, a state funeral attended by President Joseph Boakai, honoring victims of the 1980 coup that led to decades of unrest and civil wars.
Ebrima Sillah, the Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure, stated that his ministry was not involved in awarding the contract or selecting the consultant for The Gambia’s embassy project in Bissau. Their involvement began only after the National Assembly requested an assessment of the building. During the review, they found no official documents confirming land
