
GRA delegation returns following a successful Tax Seminar in China
A successful six-member team from the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has returned home after attending a two-week international tax seminar in Beijing, China. Their exceptional performance earned them recognition as one of the most distinguished delegations at the event. Led by Ousman Bah, the Head of Corporate and Public Affairs, the delegation also included Dr. Abou Khan, Baboucarr Njie, Baboucarr Sagnia, Salimatou Jeng, and Ebrima Sanneh. The seminar, organized by China’s Ministry of Commerce through the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), brought together tax administrators and senior officials from Belt and Road partner countries to exchange global best practices

O Boy and Gambian Child visits High Commissioner Bensouda in London
Hightlighting the positive impact of Gambian artists on society, the Gambia High Commission in London was honored to host a special visit from renowned Afromanden performer Oboy and young musician Gambian Child. The artists, who are currently in the UK for cultural festivals and celebrations, were welcomed by Her Excellency Dr. Fatou Bensouda, the High Commissioner of The Gambia to the UK. Oboy and Gambian Child have captivated audiences with their unique traditional music and have become admired figures, particularly among younger generations. During their visit, Dr. Bensouda praised them for being cultural ambassadors for The Gambia and encouraged them

Project to Strengthen Fire Management and Green Enterprises Launched in Kiang West
A landmark initiative aimed at protecting biodiversity and boosting rural livelihoods was officially launched at the Head Office of Kiang West National Park (KWNP) in Dumbutu Village. The inception workshop brought together 30 participants, including government officials, conservationists, and community representatives. The project, titled “Strengthening Integrated Field and Forest Fire Management and Assisted Natural Regeneration in Kiang West National Park (KWNP), and Promote Green Enterprise Development in Peripheral Villages”, is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme through the West Africa Biodiversity Conservation Network (WABIONET), The Gambia Chapter. With a budget of USD 87,500 and additional in‑kind

Paramount Chief and Council of Seyfolus Chiefs Pay Courtesy Call on the Hon. Speaker
The Honorable Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta today received a high-level delegation comprising the Paramount Chief and the National Council of Seyfolus accompanied by the Governor of Lower River Region Mr. Seedy Lamin Bah. The delegations visit led by the Paramount Chief of The Gambia Chief Alhagie Yahya JarjuSey aims to formally introduce the Council of Seyfolus and to discuss matters of local governance and areas of partnership with the National Assembly. During the meeting, the Hon. Speaker welcomed the delegation and underscored the role of traditional leaders in maintaining peace and stability at the grassroots level. He noted that

First-ever Gambian Journalist Earns Solutions Journalism Fellowship, Aims to Build National Network
A groundbreaking moment for The Gambia as Vibes FM General Manager and Gambia’s respected journalist Ousman A. Marong becomes the first-ever Gambian to earn certification through the Solutions Journalism West Africa Fellowship, completing a four -month extensive program in collaboration with Nigeria Health Watch. Running from July 24 to early November 2025, this fellowship empowered selected West African fellows to report not just on issues but also on evidence-based solutions. “I am proud to be the first-ever certified Gambian journalist in Solutions Journalism West Africa Fellowship, part of the larger Solutions Journalism Africa Initiative,” Marong expressed. “My storytelling approach

Police effect arrests following violent altercation at City PuB ,Serrekunda.
On July 11, 2026, the Kotu Anti-Crime Unit swiftly responded to a reported assault at City Pub in Dippa Kunda. Two suspects were promptly arrested and investigations were launched. Upon arrival, officers secured the area and collected evidence, including a broken bottle that is believed to have been used in the incident. The victim, who sustained injuries, had already been treated and released from the hospital. Another injured person was also treated and discharged. Preliminary findings suggest that the altercation between the parties escalated into violence, allegedly involving a broken bottle. Statements were taken from the victim, suspects, and a

UNITE Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling on Auditor General’s landmark case
The Unite Movement for Change (UMC) has positively received the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the Auditor General, viewing it as a significant triumph for constitutionalism, rule of law, and the independence of democratic institutions in The Gambia. In a press release issued after the decision was announced, the party emphasized that this verdict reinforces the authority of the Constitution and serves as a reminder that no individual, regardless of their position, is immune to the law. UMC also highlighted the vital role of the judiciary in holding the Executive accountable in cases where constitutional principles are disregarded. The party

Court Remanded Buba Jallow to Mile 2, Case Transferred to High Court as Magistrate Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Try.
The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has transferred the murder case against Buba Jallow to the High Court after ruling that it lacks jurisdiction to hear a capital offence. Buba Jallow, charged with the murder of Ebrima Njie, appeared before Magistrate F. J. Camara of the Kanifing Magistrate Court. Chief Inspector Bojang and ASP S. Bah appeared for the Inspector General of Police, while the accused was unrepresented. When the case was called, Chief Inspector Bojang made an application under Section 72 of the Criminal Procedure Act, submitting that the offence was a capital one carrying a possible sentence of life

Ebou Njie’s murder suspect appears in court
Buba Jallow, also known by his nickname “Buba J,” has made an appearance at the Kanifing Court to face charges for his alleged involvement in the deadly stabbing of Ebou Njie, a well-respected electrician from the Latrikunda German neighborhood. The tragic incident, which sent shockwaves through the community, occurred during a confrontation that resulted in Njie being fatally stabbed. Following an extensive police investigation, it was discovered that the weapon used in the attack belonged to a friend of Jallow’s, who is accused of handing it over to Jallow after the incident. As Jallow entered the court premises, reporters and

South Africa: Cat Matlala’s Testimony Put On Hold
[Scrolla] Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala was subpoenaed to testify before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday but the hearing has now been delayed. His legal representatives will attend in his place, while the commission cited “heightened media and public interest” as the reason.

Kenya: Govt Plans to Desilt Kenyatta Dam to Boost Irrigation and Livelihoods Around Mau Forest
[Capital FM] Nakuru — The government has announced plans to desilt Kenyatta Dam in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, as part of wider efforts to enhance irrigation and support alternative economic activities for communities living around the Mau Forest Complex.

Nigeria: Zamfara Reaffirms No Talks With Bandits As More Kidnap Victims Rescued in Kwara, Borno
[Leadership] Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed that his administration will never negotiate with bandits, insisting instead on sustained military operations until criminals either surrender or face the full weight of the law.

Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Showcases Dance Skills As Igbo Masquerades Perform At WTO Open Day Ceremony
[Leadership] The World Trade Organisation’s annual Open Day ceremony was fun as cultures collided, but one performance stole the entire afternoon. The crowd of international delegates, ambassadors, witnessed the rhythmic and unmistakable sound of the Ogene- a metal gong paired with the deep rattle of the Ichaka.

Nigeria: Tinubu Inherited Battered Economy, Says Group
[Leadership] Leaders of the Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria Movement have defended the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, saying his administration inherited a battered economy and had no option but to implement difficult policies to stabilise the country.

Nigeria: 10 Dead, 6 Injured in Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
[Leadership] No fewer than 10 persons were killed and six others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday night.

Uganda: MP Loses Shs60 Million to Woman Posing As Staff From President’s Office
[Nile Post] Police in Kampala have arrested a 53-year-old businesswoman from Mbarara City who allegedly defrauded an unnamed Member of Parliament of shs60 million.

Red card system in disarray as Balogun’s suspension overturned after Trump intervention
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.

Farage says he’s ‘done no wrongdoing’ after benefits from ally not declared
The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be “straight with the British people”.

China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.

Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Crowds swelled through Tehran as mourners dressed in black carried flags proclaiming: ‘We will rise’ A crowd of millions assembled on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The scale and depth of the march, however engineered, represents an extraordinary turnaround for a country that only seven months ago was gripped by street protests at which thousands of people were killed by government security forces. Many will say the assembly was a monument to a misconceived war launched on Iran by Donald Trump in February. Continue reading…

Morocco: Why Morocco Deserves World’s Attention
[This Day] Every football match has statistics. Every tournament has history. But only a few of us have had the privilege of living part of that history.

Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 – Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face Lamine Yamal-powered Spain in an Iberian football derby in the World Cup round of 16.

Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of UK trip, his spokesperson says
The prince has formally accepted an invitation to stay at the palace for part of his visit to the UK this week.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 11 on eve of NATO summit, authorities say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a likely attack ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump.

China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’
Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific, in a move the Australian government condemned as “destabilising to the region” and which was also criticised by other regional leaders. A test missile topped with a dummy warhead landed in “designated waters” of the Pacific, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported on Monday. The missile test was a “routine arrangement” of China’s annual military training, with prior notification to relevant countries, Xinhua said. Continue reading…

China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific
China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern about the test.

ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn
The two broadcasters say the deal will create a strong rival to global streaming giants.


Nigeria: Govt Donates N10 Billion in Medical Equipment to Bauchi State
[Premium Times] Mr Pate said the intervention forms part of the federal government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve maternal, newborn and child health services across the state.

Nigeria: Ekiti Governor Visits Rescued Victims, Condemns Politicising Insecurity
[Premium Times] The kidnap victims were rescued on Friday after 67 days in captivity.

Angola: President João Lourenço Congratulates Cabo Verde On Its Independence Anniversary
[ANGOP] Luanda — Angolan President João Lourenço congratulated the people and Government of Cabo Verde on the celebration of the country’s 50th Anniversary of national independence, marked on Sunday.

Is the US really preparing to drop Israel?
With relations between Israel and the US fraught, some are speculating whether the special relationship may be at an end

England’s Henderson injures wrist in World Cup celebrations
England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a “really bad” while celebrating his side’s World Cup win over Mexico, head coach Thomas Tuchel says.

The Rolling Stones keep the tunes coming: best podcasts of the week
Norah Jones hosts the legendary rock stars as they return to the studio for a new album. Plus, mindfulness meditation with the Getty Museum This official Rolling Stones podcast is hosted by Norah Jones and released across six weeks, with each chapter charting the making of the band’s upcoming studio album, Foreign Tongues. Unsurprisingly, it’s a polished exercise in PR for one of the world’s biggest acts. Its first episode is also something of a tribute, as it considers how Mick, Keith and Ronnie returned to the studio following the death of drummer Charlie Watt in 2021. Hannah J DaviesWidely

Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones review: great sound meets exceptional battery life
Premium Bluetooth noise-cancelling cans combine comfort with extensive connectivity and a user-replaceable battery Sennheiser’s latest Momentum Bluetooth headphones build on the German audio specialist’s renowned sound quality with improved noise cancelling, exceptional comfort and a user-replaceable battery to keep pace with rivals. The Momentum 5s cost £330 (€400/$400/A$749) and directly replace their three-year-old predecessors, facing strong competition from Bose, Sony and Sonos. Continue reading…

Crete treats: a chef’s tour of her favourite Greek island
The island has a culinary tradition as old as its ancient olive trees. Our writer savours its family-run tavernas, village bakeries and local produce As someone with Cypriot roots and distant Greek heritage, I’m often asked the question: which is the best island? People lean in, expecting a secret – some tiny, untouched haven, known only to locals. My answer is always the same: Crete. With its fiercely proud identity, warm communities and exceptional food, it feels both deeply Greek and entirely itself. For our anniversary weekend, my husband and I head to Lassithi, in the island’s far eastern corner.

A Place in the Sun review – subversive exposé of picture-postcard luxury in the Canary Islands
Documentary intersperses pastel scenes of spotless tourist resorts with candid interviews with the asylum seekers who labour to keep them pristine Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean where the sun always shines. Through static shots resembling picture postcards, Mette Carla Albrechtsen’s pastel-hued documentary captures the leisure activities on offer: cerulean rooftop pools, pristine sandy beaches and raves that stretch into dawn. But as the resort asks its visitors to put their minds on hold, the film casts a critical gaze on the human labour that powers this luxury paradise.

The Land and Its People by David Sedaris review – crankiness and charm
Sedaris plays up the curmudgeonliness in a collection that still entertains I’ll confess my heart sank slightly at the prospect of reading David Sedaris’s new volume of essays, some of them previously published in the New Yorker, and which, relative to his earlier output, strike me as increasingly shticky and reliant on anecdotes too thin for their weight. (From the essay Little America: “Few things drive me crazier than people who put their feet up on the furniture.”) After nine previous volumes, Sedaris would seem to be suffering from a problem that comes to all writers in the end, and

At least 10 killed in second Russian strikes on Kyiv in a week
The capital’s top military administrator said 46 people have been injured in the attack, including five children.

World Cup 2026: England set up Norway quarter-final after Mexico thriller; Trump lobbied for Balogun red-card reversal – live
⚽️ World Cup news and reaction as last 16 continues⚽️ Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | Email us And what of England’s next opponents, Norway? It seems like an age ago that they faced Brazil in their last-16 clash in East Rutherford, given all the drama that has come since. Erling Haaland was up to Erling Haaland things in the 2-1 win, hailed afterwards as “the greatest day in Norwegian football history” (Ståle Solbakken) and “one of the sickest days” in Norway’s history (Haaland). A pretty good day to be a Norway fan, then. Paul MacInnes was there to

Nigeria: Hunger in Northern Nigeria Reaches Worst Levels in Nearly a Decade, WFP Says
[RFI] More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the UN’s food agency (WFP) has said, warning that violence and funding cuts are driving food insecurity to its worst level in nearly a decade. Stripped of their livelihoods, some people are fleeing across the border into neighbouring Benin.

Tanzania: Tanzania Has Banned Political Rallies Again – What the Government Fears
[The Conversation Africa] Public rallies were banned in Tanzania in June 2026 for the second time in a decade. The first ban was imposed by President John Magufuli in 2016. His successor, President Samia Hassan, lifted it in 2023 as part of a reform agenda. Now she has reimposed the ban. Dan Paget has spent over a decade chronicling the struggles of Tanzania’s democracy movement amid waves of repression. He’s had a special focus on a form of political communication that’s of extraordinary significance in Tanzania: mass rallies. He

Africa: A Super El Niño Is Coming – 5 Hard-Won Lessons the World Can Learn From Africa
[The Conversation Africa] Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle that happens every two to seven years, had formed. It was expected to develop into one of the strongest on record – a “super” El Niño.

Africa: Ports Are Not Just Infrastructure – What Tema Reveals About Development in Africa
[African Arguments] Across Africa, large-scale infrastructure projects are transforming economies at an unprecedented pace. Between 2010 and 2022, African ports captured an outsized share of global port investment – $13 billion, concentrated heavily in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal, and Ghana. Ports, railways and energy systems are widely framed as the backbone of this growth: essential for trade, investment, and global integration.

Africa: As Deadly As War and As Powerful As Governments, Global Organized Crime Remains in the Shadows
[UN News] When people think of the world’s deadliest threats, armed conflicts usually come to mind first. Yet every year, organized crime quietly claims a comparable number of lives.

London Diamond League is pricing us out, say families
Some call the UK’s flagship athletics meet “exorbitant”, with analysis showing events elsewhere are cheaper.

Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew’s Woking claim
BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince’s assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.

Falsely convicted man who spent £500k clearing his name is rejected for compensation
Brian Buckle, who was falsely convicted of sex abuse, spent more than five years in prison.

Thousands of forgotten Punjabi WW1 soldiers recognised for first time
Nearly 10,000 soldiers’ names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherised step for many of their ancestors.

Australia and Fiji sign surprise defence alliance amid push to limit China’s influence in the Pacific
The Ocean of Peace Alliance says the nations will ‘act to meet the common danger’ in the event either country is attacked Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia and Fiji have signed a major new defence alliance, further advancing the federal government’s strategy to limit China’s influence across the Pacific region. In a surprise move, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, elevated Australia’s ties with Fiji to a formal treaty alliance. Continue reading…