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11/13/2025

BREAKING: House Votes 222-209 to End 43-Day Government Shutdown, Longest in 50 Years

The House passed a bipartisan bill late Wednesday to reopen the federal government after a historic 43-day shutdown, the longest since 1975. The measure now heads to President Trump for signing, restoring pay and services immediately.

11/13/2025

Understanding what hate speech looks like — and how it harms people and societies — is essential to stopping its spread; both online and offline.

From fact-checking to supporting vulnerable communities to sharing messages of tolerance, we can all take action to protect our common humanity and say no to hate.

11/13/2025

In a dramatic turnaround that has eased fears of a crippling rift at the heart of Senegal’s government, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have resolved their differences over leadership of the ruling Presidential Coalition, sources close to the matter confirmed to The Alkamba Times.

The reconciliation, brokered through discreet interventions by prominent businessman Pierre Atepa Goidiaby and former Guédiawaye Mayor Malick Gackou, came just days after public clashes threatened to fracture the Pastef-led administration barely a year into its historic mandate.

By: Abdoulie John In a dramatic turnaround that has eased fears of a crippling rift at the heart of Senegal’s government, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have resolved their differences over leadership of the ruling Presidential Coalition, sources close to the matt...

11/13/2025

The United Nations and the Government of The Gambia marked the world body’s 80th anniversary on Wednesday with a high-level ceremony that reaffirmed the commitment to multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and global peace under the theme “Building Our Future Together.”

By Sainabou Sambou The United Nations and the Government of The Gambia marked the world body’s 80th anniversary on Wednesday with a high-level ceremony that reaffirmed the commitment to multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and global peace under the theme “Building Our Future Toget...

11/13/2025

A former commissioner of the Janneh Commission has accused the Barrow administration of direct interference in the disposal of assets seized from ex-President Yahya Jammeh, revealing how a single phone call from the Office of the President abruptly halted tractor sales mid-process.

Ms. Abiosseh George, testifying Wednesday before the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee on the Sale and Disposal of Assets identified by the Janneh Commission, described the intervention as the starting point of a strained relationship between the Commission and State House.

By Fatou Dahaba A former commissioner of the Janneh Commission has accused the Barrow administration of direct interference in the disposal of assets seized from ex-President Yahya Jammeh, revealing how a single phone call from the Office of the President abruptly halted tractor sales mid-process. M...

11/12/2025

Singer Akon Arrested in Georgia Over Suspended License Warrant!

Grammy-nominated singer Akon was arrested in Chamblee, Georgia, United States after police spotted his Tesla Cybertruck via license plate reader.

The 52-year-old, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, faced a bench warrant from Roswell for failing to appear in court on a suspended license citation issued in September. Officers found him at an auto shop; he was calm during arrest. Booked at DeKalb County Jail and released hours later on bail, Akon now continues his India tour.

The incident marks his latest legal issue, though no new charges were filed.

11/12/2025

South Sudan President Strips Powerful Security Chief from General to Private in Shock Demotion

In a dramatic move, President Salva Kiir issued a Republican decree demoting Gen Benjamin Bol Mel, the influential head of the Internal Security Bureau, from General to Private, effectively stripping him of all military rank within the National Security Service. The sudden fall from grace has stunned political circles.

11/12/2025

In a heartwarming act of generosity, Spanish-based Gambian philanthropist Nfanding Trawally has donated essential medical drugs and equipment to the Madiana Community Clinic, providing a vital lifeline to hundreds of residents in the Kombo East district who have long struggled with inadequate healthcare access.

By: Momodou Gagigo In a heartwarming act of generosity, Spanish-based Gambian philanthropist Nfanding Trawally has donated essential medical drugs and equipment to the Madiana Community Clinic, providing a vital lifeline to hundreds of residents in the Kombo East district who have long struggled wit...

11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

BREAKING UPDATE: Only 15 Gambians Deported from Germany – Activist Ebrima Drammeh Reports from Airport as Germany's Eighth 2025 Flight Lands in Banjul

Gambian migrant rights activist Ebrima Drammeh, present at Banjul International Airport in the early hours of Wednesday, confirmed that German authorities had deported only 15 Gambians, including a woman and her two children, contrary to earlier reports of 25 individuals scheduled for removal. The flight, the eighth to The Gambia this year, departed at 20:30 CET on November 11 and landed safely in Banjul, where Drammeh and supporters monitored the arrival.

"This is a correction to our initial alert – only 15 of our brothers and sisters were forcibly returned, despite the hardship they will face back home," Drammeh stated via social media updates from the scene. He highlighted the emotional toll at the airport, describing detained migrants in distress.

The reduced number may indicate last-minute interventions, legal stays, or voluntary withdrawals, though German officials have not commented. Advocacy group Ebrima Migrant Situation, led by Drammeh, tracked the flight in real time and highlighted ongoing concerns about reintegration challenges in The Gambia, including unemployment and stigma.

11/12/2025

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has abruptly ended Aïda Mbodj’s leadership of the “Diomaye President Coalition” and appointed former Prime Minister Aminata Touré to spearhead its restructuring, in a move widely seen as a direct challenge to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid deepening rifts within the government.

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has abruptly ended Aïda Mbodj’s leadership of the “Diomaye President Coalition” and appointed former Prime Minister Aminata Touré to spearhead its restructuring, in a move widely seen as a direct challenge to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid deepe...