Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s seasoned foreign minister, has clinched the role of Commonwealth Secretary General, making history as the first African to hold this position since Nigeria’s Chief Emeka Anyaoku stepped down in 2000. The 61-year-old diplomat prevailed over Mamadou Tangara of Gambia and Joshua Setipa of Lesotho during the[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia
Gambian Home Matches Resume After CAF Stadium Ban
The Gambia will return to playing their home matches at the Independence Stadium in Bakau after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) lifted its two-year ban on the venue. This comes ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Comoros on November 15, 2024. The stadium had[Read More…]
Angola To Present Reports On Gambia’s Human Rights Status
Angola is set to present its human rights reports at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, taking place in Banjul, The Gambia, from October 17 to November 6. These reports will focus on the country’s implementation of the African Charter on Human and[Read More…]