Iran is suffering yet surviving under Trump’s economic warfare
As Iranians face shortages, President Donald Trump’s blockade, more so than new sanctions, is eroding the country’s economy, analysts say. But Tehran appears to remain uncowed.
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From inquiry to action: A whitepaper that must rebuild our councils
By Mam Sait Ceesay Following three years of public hearings, the Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Councils and Related Matters has concluded its work and has since submitted its report and
Sadio Mané lays foundation stone for $20 million mango factory in village
Sadio Mané laid the foundation stone on Saturday, 19th September for an agro-industrial park at Bambali, the village in southern Senegal where he was born, and he is paying for all of
Senegal inks deal with Italian energy giant Eni to study 5 offshore blocks
Senegal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy giant ENI to evaluate five offshore blocks, the country’s energy minister announced on Tuesday. Last week, Dakar said it would offer 109
Talib Bensouda’s political divorce with Lamin J Darboe is imminent
By Musa Bassadi Jawara Coalition 2026 was unveiled with fanfare in Brikama on 6th September, 2026. What the public saw was unity. What a trained political observer saw was a marriage without
Who picks the bench that judges the chief justice? The Gambia’s quorum trap
By Attorney Sarjo Barrow The Gambia faces a constitutional paradox: a court asked to rule on its own head’s appointment without enough untainted judges to decide The Gambia Bar Association says Honourable
Kenya: Atwoli Questions Sifuna’s Political Networks As 2027 Presidential Bid Takes Shape
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has argued that presidential politics in Africa is largely shaped by established political systems, networks and experience in governance.
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
Three members of one family killed in air raid on house in Kunar province, Afghan Taliban deputy spokesperson says.
Kenya: Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants Target KDF Teams in Lamu, Garissa, No Casualties Reported
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Security teams are on high alert after suspected Al-Shabaab militants separately targeted Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) teams in Lamu and Garissa counties, with no casualties reported in either
Kenya: President Ruto, Mudavadi Engage U.S.-Based Kenyans Ahead of UNGA 81
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Kenyans living and working abroad remain an important part of the country’s development journey.