The Gambia: Journalist arrested and charged with common assault
The editor of Jollof News Online, Momodou Justice Darboe, was arrested by the police at the Banjul Magistrates Court on 11 March for photographing two defendants as they left the courtroom. He was later charged by the police. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Gambia Press Union (GPU), in condemning “an act of intimidation and harassment meted…
American Female Pop Star Mary J Blige known for her emotional storytelling announces World Tour
In a moment that has electrified the global music community, Mary J. Blige — the legendary singer, songwriter, and actress widely known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul — has officially announced her 2026 World Tour. The announcement signals a powerful new era for an artist whose voice and emotional honesty have shaped modern R&B and hip-hop soul for more…
Ghana bolsters capacities to combat Human Trafficking
The Human Trafficking Secretariat (HTS) of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection successfully held a comprehensive and capacity-enhancing training session for some selected Ministry’s staff in order to bolster their capabilities to combat human trafficking. The session, which was organized in collaboration with the law firm Zoe, Akyea & Co., formed part of the Secretariat's broader strategy to…
