A New Rastafari Temple in Kenya’s Capital Highlights the Movement’s Resilience
By Redaction ARPS with AP The Rastafari movement is gaining recognition in Kenya, which officially recognized it as a valid religion in 2019 following a court case involving a schoolgirl who was expelled for keeping her dreadlocks. The opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship, just outside Kenya’s capital (original article), also contributed to this
Launch of the Second Cohort of the National Youth Service Graduate Program
The Gambia’s National Youth Service Graduate Program, backed by the government and UNDP, launched its second cohort in Bakau, providing 100 university graduates with a one-year paid internship and training to enhance workplace skills and foster national pride.
Japan Aims for a Larger Role in Africa During the TICAD 9 Summit in Yokohama
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hosts TICAD 9 in Yokohama from August 20-22, 2025, to foster economic ties with African leaders through the “Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone Initiative,” emphasizing free trade, investment, and sustainable growth amid shifting global influences.
U.S. Appointed a New Deputy Chief of Mission to Gambia
Robert Anderson, the new U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to The Gambia, was welcomed by Ambassador Momodou Lamin Bah, who emphasized strengthening bilateral ties in democracy, human rights, immigration, and investment, building on 60 years of diplomatic relations.
