Nigeria’s President Asks Lawmakers To Approve An Extra $4 Billion In Spending
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to approve an additional 6.2 trillion naira ($4 billion) in spending to cover budget shortfalls, proposing a windfall tax on banks’ foreign exchange profits to fund infrastructure, education, healthcare, and welfare, while also addressing economic challenges with a new stimulus plan.
Kenyan Man Arrested Over Alleged 42 Murders
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha appeared in a Kenyan court accused of killing and dismembering ten women, with police granted 30 days to detain him for further investigation, following the discovery of multiple bodies in a quarry near his home and his confession to killing 42 women since 2022.
Gambia’s Vice President And Two Ministers Attended The India-Africa Business Conclave.
Mohammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia, along with two ministers, will attend the 19th India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi next month, highlighting The Gambia’s commitment to strengthening ties with India and the event’s importance for fostering bilateral and multilateral relations across key sectors.
Jaha Dukureh Urges The Government To Punish Anyone Who Practices FGM.
By Adama Maksuba Jaha Dukureh, a prominent advocate against female genital mutilation, has urged the Gambian government to enforce the law criminalizing FGM fully. In response to parliament’s decision to uphold the ban on female circumcision in the country, the founder of Save Hands expressed her support. FGM is punishable by up to 3 years
One Gambia, One People: The Imperative of Love and Unity
By Andrew SYLVA The Republic of The Gambia, a small West African nation, is often called “The Smiling Coast of Africa” due to its welcoming and hospitable nature. Despite its diverse ethnic composition, The Gambia has historically been a beacon of peace and stability in a region often marked and marred by conflicts. However, like
