AIC Green Energy awarded for transforming Gambia’s energy future

The award, presented by ECREEE and ECOWAS in collaboration with the government of The Gambia, celebrates AIC Green Energy’s commitment to advancing renewable energy infrastructure and its role as the first private company to invest in a...

With 20 children dying from cough syrups in India BFDA lists measures

The World Health Organization has issued a global alert after three cough syrups were linked to the deaths of several children in India over the past month. In its advisory, the WHO said laboratory tests found dangerously high levels of diethylene...

Top 10 Africa’s fastest-growing economies according to IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unveiled Africa’s fastest-growing economies for 2025, highlighting a mix of countries that are leveraging their oil-rich natural endowment, focusing on agriculture, and making smart investment decisions to...

African governments urged to prioritise health, education of their people 

Accra, Oct. 17, GNA – The 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary has been held in Banjul, The Gambia, with a call on African governments to strengthen partnerships and commitments to advance the health and education of their...

California man proposes African Embassy in Arkansas

A California man with ties to Arkansas is proposing to bring an African embassy to Pine Bluff. Juan Armando, originally from Los Angeles, spent a short amount of time living in Waldo, Arkansas, during his youth. Seeing economic growth for the...

Toxic cough syrups linked to child deaths in India spark global health warnings

PRODUCTION at three pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in India has been suspended after state authorities confirmed at least 24 children had died after taking contaminated cough syrups. India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)...

Global conservation body backs genetically modified wildlife over Indigenous opposition

This week, members of the International Union of Conservation of Nature, one of the world’s largest conservation groups, voted against a moratorium on the release of genetically engineered species into the wild in order to assist in conservation...

WHAT DID NYANG NJIE SAY AND HALIFA SALLAH’S RESPONSE?

What Nyang Njie said in a discussion programme relating to the capacity of opposition parties is as follows: The political architecture of The Gambia, not PDOIS, not UDP not GDC. Overall, everyone has a manifesto, which is good, and I love it. But...

Texas Startup Aims To Erect Solar Power Towers Here, There, Everywhere

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Energy policy in the US took a sharp U-turn this year, but innovation in the PV industry continues apace, and investor activity has been bubbling up as well. After all, the...

ECOWAS, MFWA lead regional fight against disinformation and AI manipulation

BY: KWEKU BOLTON Global rise of misinformation, disinformation, and deepfake technology is reshaping the media landscape, threatening truth, trust, and democratic stability. As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more sophisticated and...

5th Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum emphasises more trade and investment

The theme for this 5th forum which has attracted large delegations from across the globe is "Leveraging Türkiye-Africa Relations for Mutual Gains". The first-day of the high level session centred on key sectors, namely food security, agriculture,...

Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised

Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are reshaping them. As storm-chasing seabirds,...

Deadly doses

“I had an Ayushman card, yet I was denied free treatment. I spent nearly Rs.3 lakh, but even then I couldn’t save my daughter,” recalls Rajesh Yaduvanshi, his voice quivering with grief. “All I can remember now is her voice. She had just begun to...

NATO must stand firm against Russian provocation

Today an aerial war is being fought across Europe. It is reliant on cutting edge technology, the full potential of which has yet to be realised. This undeclared war is most obviously witnessed in daily attacks by drones striking far into Russia...

Commentary: Lucid Waters, Lush Mountains: A Lesson from Anji

In May of this year, I had the pleasure to join a seminar for senior media personnel Research and Training Institute of National Radio and Television Administration, Peoples Republic of China, facilitated by the Chinese Embassy in The Gambia. One...

Sahrawi Republic takes part in inauguration of exhibition for production of skilled African youth in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), October 15, 2025 (SPS) – The Sahrawi Republic, represented by the member of the National Secretariat and Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Abdelkader Taleb Omar, participated Tuesday in the official opening of...

Sahrawi Minister of Education delivers address on Sahrawi Republic’s vision during a panel discussion at second Africa Skills Week in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), October 15, 2025 (SPS) – The Minister of Education and Vocational Training of the Sahrawi Republic, Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar, delivered a scheduled intervention during the high-level roundtable of the Second Africa Skills...

Can sustainable tourism held raise standards and create jobs in Senegal?

With the rich culture and history of its capital, Dakar, its sandy coastline dotted with seaside resorts, picturesque fishing villages, the historic architecture of Saint-Louis – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and the mangroves, rice fields and...

Türkiye, Africa embracing 'shared vision' to expand energy co-op

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar on Friday said Türkiye and Africa share a common vision of building an independent energy future together, stressing that the country's own transformation could serve as a meaningful...

Meet the African architect making ‘Africa great again’ by building cities that cost nothing

A trailblazing Senegalese engineer, architect, and businessman, Atepa has not only influenced the physical architecture of the continent but has also been a strong proponent of sustainable urban development, Africa-centered design, and economic...