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Gambia’s deputy Speaker calls for unified African security front amid rising threats
The Point
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Speaking at the official opening of the African Forum for Chairpersons of Defence and Security Committees in Abuja, Nigeria, Njie stressed that regional collaboration is essential to counter escalating insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. “Our people...
Gambia Moves to Modernize Transport Laws with Historic Road Bill Validation
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu In a significant step toward modernizing the country’s outdated transport laws, the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure (MoTWI) on Wednesday commenced a two-day external validation workshop for the draft Gambia Road...
Gambia to Inaugurate Sanyang Seaport July 5 — Ports MD Ousman Jobarteh
The Fatu Network
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - By Michaella Faith Wright The Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), Ousman Jobarteh, has disclosed that the official inauguration of the Sanyang Seaport will take place on July 5, 2025. He made the announcement...
AB Beautiful Blinds: A Standard of Professionalism in The Gambia’s Design Sector, Led by Founder Saihou Balajo
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Editorial In a country where distinguishing skilled professionals from self-taught workers can be a gamble, AB Beautiful Blinds stands out as a trusted name in The Gambia’s interior design and window...
Filthy, Stagnant Water in Greater Banjul Markets Raises Food Safety Concerns
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
By Amadou Manjang As the rainy season settles over the Greater Banjul Area, many local markets are grappling with the unwelcome reality of dirty, stagnant water. This situation not only transforms vibrant marketplaces into eyesores but also raises...
Ecobank Gambia Marks World MSME Day with Major Initiatives and a Call for Inclusive Finance
The Point
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Alhagie Bai Ceesay, Head of Commercial Banking, delivered a detailed presentation on the Ecobank Smart Business Pack a bundled solution tailored for early-stage businesses. The pack offers a Business Account, access to OmniLite, Trade Hub, Ecobank...
Sona Jobarteh appointed as Gambia Tourism Board Roaming Ambassador
The Point
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Sona Jobarteh was officially honoured during a prestigious awards dinner hosted by GTBoard at Casa Afriqa in Kololi on Wednesday. The event celebrated her global influence particularly among Millennial and Generation Z, and her steadfast promotion...
VP Jallow Pays Tribute to Biri-Biri at Sevilla FC, Explores New Avenues for Gambia–Spain Sports Cooperation
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Editorial Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow met with Sevilla Football Club officials during a diplomatic visit to Spain, where he paid tribute to the late Gambian football legend Alhaji Momodou...
Gambia Takes the Spotlight in Global Tourism by Promoting Destination Gambia at Experience Africa 2025
The Standard Gambia
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) is actively putting Destination Gambia on the global map by attending the three-day Experience Africa 2025 trade event. Taking place at Bishopsgate, London, from June 23rd to June 25th, the...
The Gambia Foreign Minister Dr Tangara Resigned.
Freedom Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
Mamadou Tangara is a politician and diplomat from the West African state of Gambia, who served as Minister several times and as Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations between 2013 and 2016, and again in 2017 and 2018. Since...
Secka: The Gambia MPC likely to leave MPR unchanged at 17% in 2025
CNBC Africa
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July 3, 2025
Alieu Secka, a Transformation Specialist at ABSS Consulting, provided a comprehensive analysis on CNBC concerning the monetary policy outlook for The Gambia amid fluctuating oil prices and ongoing inflationary pressures. His insights suggest a...
Police square off Ali Sowe FC in Banjul 3rd Division League final Saturday
The Point
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The duo reached the Banjul Regional Third Tier final after winning their semi-final matches. Police will fight hard to beat Ali Sowe FC to lift the 2024\2025 Banjul Regional Third Division League trophy. Ali Sowe FC will contend to daze Police to...
Consultants hold meetings in Banjul, KM ahead of professionalization of Gambian League
The Point
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The consultant was at Kerr Real in Mile 7 to meet with the 15 times Gambian champions, Real de Banjul Football Club, who were just crowned league winners for a third straight season. The parties discussed matters around the subject matter. From...
Shelter Crisis: The Growing Burden of Rent in The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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July 3, 2025
Finding decent accommodation in The Gambia has become a major struggle, especially for low- and middle-income earners. As the cost of living continues to rise, the housing crisis is tightening its grip on urban and peri-urban areas, with rent...
Bread Rise Deepens Gambia’s Cost of Living Crisis
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By Nelson Manneh As of July 1st, 2025, the cost of a loaf of bread in The Gambia officially rose from D10 to D12. The price hike, affecting both Tapalapa and Senfur loaves, follows a consensus reached between the government and the Gambia Bakers...
Turkey donates school furniture to Noor Islamic School in Banjul
The Point
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The donation, facilitated through the efforts of Hon. Modou Lamin Bah, National Assembly Member for Banjul North, marks a vital contribution to improving educational infrastructure for local students in the area. Speaking at the handover ceremony,...
Ecobank Gambia Launches School Ecosystem CVP to Transform Education
The Point
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The event brought together key stakeholders from the education sector, including ministers, private school owners, education service providers, and development partners. Mr. Kebba M.I Gaye, Group Manager for Education, Faith-Based and Social...
Gambia set to replace 30-year-old environmental law
The Point
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The 1994 Act, according to Hon. Manjang, no longer reflects the environmental realities of today. “So much has changed since 1994,” she said while addressing lawmakers. “New international conventions have been ratified, new local challenges have...
Banjul Mayor Admits to ‘Unlawful’ Media Contracting
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 30, 2025
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, has admitted that her office did not follow any formal procurement procedures in contracting media services for city events, telling the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that her team operated outside...
Radicalization Factors and Perceptions of Terrorism in The Gambia.
New Crusading Guide
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July 2, 2025
The Timbuktu Institute’s report (June 2025) on radicalization factors and perceptions of terrorism in The Gambia provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of violent extremism in this West African nation. Based on a mixed methodology...