Sonja Arup, the first Western woman honored in The Gambia for her emergency services work, was awarded by Ministers Njie and Ceesay for raising €3 million and improving national emergency response through innovative local projects and training.
President Trump’s June 9, 2025, travel ban targets 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, and restricts seven others, citing national security after a Boulder attack, based on terrorism risks and visa issues, as per a CBS News report.
Niger’s “Eco Eid” campaign, backed by Save the Children, engages youth to combat deforestation and air pollution during Tabaski by promoting sustainable grilling with mineral and organic charcoal, reaching 3,700 people and distributing 1,000 tree seedlings in 2024 to protect Niamey’s environment.
Zambia grieves the loss of former President Edgar Lungu, who died at 68 on June 5, 2025, after collapsing at home, leaving a legacy of infrastructure development and political engagement, with the nation entering a period of mourning as announced by President Hakainde Hichilema.
As Eid al-Adha approaches, Nigeria’s Muslims face challenges affording traditional ram sacrifices due to a cost-of-living crisis and inflation rates over 23%, driven by President Tinubu’s fiscal policies since 2023, impacting festive celebrations and ram sales.
