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Che Guevara in the Congo Part 2
By David Seddon
The idea of Guevara as a latter-day Don Quixote, setting out on his adventures to undo wrongs and bring justice to the...
Che Guevara in the Congo
By David Seddon
The idea of Guevara as a latter-day Don Quixote, setting out on his adventures to undo wrongs and bring justice to the...
Pap Touray The master singer from The Gambia
By Oko Drammeh
One of the most recognisable vocalists to come out of Banjul was Pap Touray. Like high premium chocolate, Pap who was the...
Pap Touray The master singer from The Gambia
By Oko Drammeh
One of the most recognisable vocalists to come out of Banjul was Pap Touray. Like high premium chocolate, Pap who was the...
Samori Touré: African resistance leader
One of the great kings and fighters of African freedom was Samori Touré. Over 100 years ago, Samori Touré was captured by the French...
Samori Touré: African resistance leader
One of the great kings and fighters of African freedom was Samori Touré. Over 100 years ago, Samori Touré was captured by the French...
Ndey Fatou Jabang, Elektra Da Jolaqueen
Ndey Fatou Jabang who goes by the stage name Elektra Da Jolaqueen is 28 and works as an administrator and a radio presenter. She...
Sonia Mahoi: Contestant, Miss Africa Tri State 2017, USA
My name is Sonia Mahoi. I'm 23 years old. I have great love for children and I have always wanted an opportunity to bring...
Nyakim Gatwech:‘Queen of the Dark’
Meet Nyakim Gatwech, the South Sudanese model who's teaching people not to be afraid of the dark. With her deeply pigmented skin and fierce...
Prudence Monica Davies
The story of Prudence Monica Davies is yet another confirmation that Gambia's film industry has enough talents and beauty to blossom. From a humble...
Mariah Idrissi:The first hijab-wearing supermodel
Mariah Idrissi recently became the world's first Muslim model in hijab for a major designer, H&M, earning her worldwide attention.
She has appeared on CNN,...
Nafissatou Dia Diouf
Nafissatou Dia Diouf is a Senegalese author who has received recognition both in her home country and internationally since she began publishing in the...
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Tangara hits back at Tambajang
Press release
“Since the removal of Madam Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang from office as Vice President, she made numerous unguarded and unfounded allegations against me and other...