The West Coast Regional Task Force arrested Yusuff Mendy for alleged involvement in a visa fraud scheme, recovering 49 passports and D90,000 in cash. The arrest follows accusations that Mendy swindled victims out of D585,000, and authorities are seeking two accomplices.

The U.S. State Department has ordered a freeze on nearly all new foreign aid funding, potentially affecting billions of dollars in health, education, and development projects worldwide. The freeze, expected to last at least three months, exempts emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt but includes critical health initiatives like the President’s Emergency Relief Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This move has sparked concern among humanitarian organizations and aid agencies, with House Democrats urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lift the freeze.

Gambian-born rapper Pa Salieu returns with his acclaimed mixtape "Afrikan Alien," showcasing a blend of afrobeats, UK rap, and R&B. After enduring imprisonment, Salieu reflects on resilience and the responsibility of artists to shape culture through their music.

Okezie Ogbata, a 36-year-old Nigerian, has been charged in Florida for defrauding over 400 elderly Americans in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme, totaling $6 million. Ogbata, who admitted to the crimes in court, is set to be sentenced on April 14, 2025, and could face up to 20 years in prison.

Henry Gomez, leader of the Gambia Party for Democracy and Progress and adviser to President Adama Barrow, has dismissed threats by exiled former President Yahya Jammeh to return and challenge the current administration. Gomez warned that any attempt by Jammeh to return would result in his capture and prosecution, and urged Gambians to focus on the country's current challenges rather than reintroducing Jammeh into their political system.

In response to criticisms from Ousainou Darboe and Essa Faal, President Adama Barrow and his officials typically respond with hostility. However, despite inflammatory remarks from former dictator Yaya Jammeh, the government has remained silent. This raises questions about Barrow's commitment to transitional justice and suggests he may be protecting Jammeh.

The National Assembly of Senegal has voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Deputy Mouhamadou Ngom, also known as Farba Ngom, allowing for judicial proceedings against him. Ngom is under investigation by the Financial Judicial Unit, marking a significant step in Senegal's efforts to address financial accountability among public officials. The decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that the process lacked fairness and transparency.