For years, many children living with disabilities in the country have been kept out of classrooms, excluded from opportunities, and judged by their limitations rather than their potential.

However, a renewed sense of hope has emerged through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), under its programme for the provision of assistive devices to children with disabilities. The initiative forms part of a broader regional effort to strengthen inclusion and reduce vulnerability.

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The Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organisation (KairaCLO), through the Chinese Embassy in Banjul, has successfully concluded a two-week seminar on carbon peaking, carbon neutrality, and the green economy in China.

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Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has sharply criticised UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch following her remarks dismissing the idea that UK should not be financially accountable for the transatlantic slave trade.

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The National Assembly is set to consider a motion seeking legal and diplomatic pathways for the restitution of Gambian artefacts removed during the colonial era, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reclaim looted cultural heritage.

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Health authorities across South Asia are on heightened alert following the confirmation of the new Nipah virus cases in India’s West Bengal state in late December 2025. The outbreak, which has claimed two lives, has prompted Nepal to intensify screening at its borders amid growing concern over the virus’s deadly potential.

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U.S. President Donald J. Trump has claimed that American armed forces carried out an overnight military operation in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, in what he described as a “dark and deadly” assault ordered directly by him.

Trump warned that this may not be the last such operation, saying a second wave of attacks remains on the table. He also declared that the United States would run Venezuela during a transition period, warning that the country’s political and military leaders could face the same fate as Maduro. More in this news report.

Two international whistleblower protection organisations and partners have issued a statement in support of Gambian whistleblower Alhaji Mamdi Kurang, who raised the alarm on the alleged corruption surrounding the Janneh Commission and the sale of assets fraudulently acquired by former President Jammeh. More in the press release.

Haunted by memories of the brutal 2005 massacre of over 50 West African migrants in The Gambia, relatives of the victims returned to Banjul 20 years later to demand justice, the exhumation and return of their loved ones’ remains, and an increase in compensation to $1 million per victim.

Marking two decades since the killings, the delegation submitted a petition to Gambian authorities, calling for concrete action to prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh and to fully implement the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission’s recommendations.

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In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, Illinois, has been elected as the 267th pontiff, following the death of Pope Francis on 21st April 2025. Prevost’s election marks the first time an American has ascended to the papacy. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV, signalling a new era in the Church’s global leadership. More in the report.

Less than 24 hours after marking Easter Sunday, the world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, 21st April 2025, at the age of 88. His death, confirmed by the Vatican at 7:35 a.m., marks the end of a papacy defined by humility, compassion, and a tireless commitment to the poorest and most marginalised. More in the report.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the United States, impacting approximately 1.5 million Americans. This move comes in response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s recent reversal on tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico. More in the report.

Pope Francis, hospitalized since February 16, 2025, for a severe respiratory infection, has shown slight improvement, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff, known for his advocacy on peace, climate change, and migrant rights, participated in Holy Mass while recovering. The global Catholic community continues to pray for his swift healing.

In his quest to confront immigration and border issues, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump unleashed a wave of presidential orders soon after his inauguration on 20th January 2025. More in this report.

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) largest financial contributor by over D428 million pulled out of the organisation after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump decided to exit the world's biggest health organisation. More in this report.