Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter Has Died of Cancer at the Age of 43
A family spokesperson disclosed in a statement on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, that Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of...
After A Tense Political Tug-of-War, France Will Finally Withdraw From Niger
By: Seringe ST Touray
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday the imminent end of France's military presence in Niger and the recall of its ambassador from the...
At the UN General Assembly, Guinean Leader Defends Coups in Africa, Rejects Western Influence
By: Seringe ST Touray
Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, the interim president of Guinea following the 2021 coup, stated that recent coups in Africa are military attempts to rectify presidents'...
Military Officer Shoots, Kills Man Who Opened Fire In A Busy Street In Freetown,...
By: Amara Thoronka
In the busy hours of Thursday, September 21st, at the central business area of Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, a military personnel gunned down a man...
Gambia’s Dalasi is Africa’s Best-Performing Currency
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Gambia's dalasi is currently the strongest currency in Africa, appreciating by 0.9% against the U.S. dollar this year. This performance surpasses 23...
After 200 Arrests, 60 of the Prosecuted Nigeria Gay Wedding Suspects Granted Bail, Says...
By: Sainabou Gassama
On Monday, August 28, 2023, over 200 individuals were arrested at an alleged gay wedding celebration in Nigeria's Southern Delta State. Among them, sixty-nine have...
Africa: Rwanda’s Kagame Confirms Run for a Fourth Term After Almost 30 Years In...
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has publicly declared his intention to seek a fourth term in the upcoming elections, scheduled for August 2024. This...
Ghana Leads Among African Nations with the Highest IMF Debt
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Ghana continues to hold its position as the African country with the highest level of debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Based on...
French Ambassador to Niger Held “Hostage” by the Military Junta, Says Macron
By: Sainabou Gassama
President Emmanuel Macron alleged on Friday that the French ambassador to Niger is effectively trapped within the French embassy, dependent on military rations, and accused...
The Flood Disaster in Libya: 11,000 Confirmed Deaths Due to Dam Failures
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Libya's chief prosecutor is set to launch an investigation into the tragic collapse of two dams located in the eastern port city of...
‘A dream come true’: Wonderkid Minteh fulfils part of childhood dream for Gambia
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Newcastle United loanee and Gambia’s sensational wunderkind, Yankuba Minteh, who orchestrated the Scorpion's epic second-half comeback against Congo on Sunday night to book a...
GAP Congratulates Scorpions on their Back-to-Back AFCON Qualifier
By: Dawda Baldeh
The opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP) under the leadership of Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, has joined the country to congratulate the national team (Scorpions) on...
Marrakech’s hero Badamosi: ‘I believed that I was going to help the team’
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Muhammed Badamosi, the hero for the Gambian national football team in Marrakech, who came off the bench to assist and score a last-minute goal...
Ugandan Church Breaks Guinness World Record with 3-Hour Continuous Clapping
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
A church in Uganda has made a mark in the Guinness World Records by establishing a new record for the longest continuous applause....
The Death Toll from the Earthquake in Morocco Has Climbed to Over 800 Fatalities
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
On Friday night, a powerful earthquake struck Moroccan cities, leading to extensive destruction and panic in Marrakech, a popular tourist destination, as well...
Mali Mourns Over Two Terror Attacks Killing 64, Including Soldiers and Civilians
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Mali government reported two devastating attacks that have resulted in the loss of 64 lives, including 49 innocent civilians and 15 soldiers....
Thousands of Nigeriens Demonstrate, Demanding Withdrawal of 1,500 French Troops from the Country
Earlier today, thousands gathered in Niamey to express their demand for the withdrawal of French troops from Niger, a move sought by the junta that seized power...
Burna Boy Breaks UK Record by Claiming Number 1 Spot on Albums Chart
Burna Boy just achieved a historic milestone as the first international Afrobeats artist to claim the top spot on the UK album chart with "I Told Them...,"...
France Rejects the Expulsion of its Ambassador by the Niger Junta
By: Sainabou Gassama
On Thursday, the Niger Junta, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared a letter through local media, stating:"The diplomatic cards and visas of the concerned...
‘We will give everything’: Scorpions coach hopeful of back-to-back AFCON participation
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Ahead of their upcoming crucial AFCON qualifier match against Congo in Morocco next week, the Gambia National Team's head coach, Tom Sainfeit, has said...