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Gambia, Mauritania strengthen ties in key sectors
The Point
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The high-level meeting, held under the directives of Presidents Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and Adama Barrow, marked a new chapter in bilateral relations, with both sides committing to expanded partnerships across diplomacy, trade, security,...
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...
Former Banjul CEO Admits Making Unauthorised Payments to Ex-Banjul Deputy Mayor
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 2, 2025
Mustapha Batchilly, former Chief Executive Officer of Banjul City Council (BCC), appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on July 1, 2025, and admitted irregularities concerning loans and payments to former Deputy Mayor Omar B.J....
Mayor Lowe Gets D60,000 Monthly Fuel Allocation, Former Banjul CEO Testifies
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 2, 2025
Mustapha Batchilly, former Chief Executive Officer of Banjul City Council (BCC), told the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on July 1, 2025, that Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe received a monthly fuel allocation of D60,000. Batchilly explained the...
ECOWAS Political Adviser Reaffirms Commitment to Gambia’s Reforms
The Voice Gambia
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July 2, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh The Political Adviser at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Claude Kondor, has reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to supporting ongoing reforms in The Gambia. He made this remark on Tuesday July 1, during the...
4H Gambia holds National Gathering
The Voice Gambia
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July 2, 2025
By: Haruna Kuyateh 4H The Gambia, a local NGO based in Farafenni and affiliated with 4H Norway recently organised annual National Gathering 2025 revolving around the theme: Inspire for Change. The gathering brough together 4HERS from North Bank...
Des organisations de soutien aux entreprises lancent l’initiative « Gambia Good Market »
The Voice Gambia
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July 1, 2025
Par: Binta Jaiteh Deux organisations de soutien aux entreprises ont récemment lancé le « Gambia Good Market » (GGM), une initiative visant à améliorer l’accès au marché local et à renforcer les partenariats pour les entreprises des secteurs du...
‘We have no one to help us’: A tide of salt is killing The Gambia’s rice
China Dialogue Ocean
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July 1, 2025
In The Gambia’s north-western Lower Niumi district, rice farmer Aja Fatou Sanneh looks out over land that once sustained her family. Now it is cracked and chalk-white with salt. The sea has eroded the coast, enabling saltwater to creep into rivers...
Foundation for 5 new model state-of-the-art police stations laid
The Point
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The state-of -the-art project, part of joint EU-German Support to The Gambia Police Project, is being financed by the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and co-financed by the European Union (EU); highlighting the collaborative efforts to enhance...
Goldstar Air’s 24-hour Cargo Services To Drive Ghana’s Trade Globally
News Ghana
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July 7, 2025
Unique private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States-registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
Greater Tomorrow FC lift Women's League Division Two trophy
The Point
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The Greater Tomorrow Girls defeated The Gambia Armed Forces 4-3 in a nail-biting match played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium. Sensational forward Elizabeth Ndecky opened the scores for Greater Tomorrow in the 12th minute of the match. Captain...
GPA edge close to clinching 2nd Division League title
The Point
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The Ferry Boys thumped Latrikunda United 2-0 in their rescheduled week-32 fixture played at the Bakau Mini Stadium on Saturday. The Gambia Ports Authority drew 2-2 with Wagadu FC before rubbing shoulders with Latrikunda United, who hammered Essau...
GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Nationwide security vigilance is vital
The Point
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This action serves as a wake-up call for the authorities of The Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania, to work collectively to ensure proper security measures are put in place to keep their territories secure and safe. Indeed there is a need for...
Growing Trend of School-Age Children Out of Class During School Hours Sparks Concern in The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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July 1, 2025
By: Esi Ejoh Banjul, The Gambia at exactly 8am, while classrooms across the country are meant to be filled with the chatter of student reciting lessons another reality plays out on the streets and open fields of many communities. Increasing...
CSOs Take the Lead as Gambia Pushes Inclusive Security Reforms
The Voice Gambia
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July 1, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Civil society organisations (CSOs) have renewed their push for stronger oversight and citizen participation in Gambia’s ongoing Security Sector Reform (SSR) process, as a five-day capacity-building workshop kicked off Monday in...
From mistrust to cooperation: ActionAid Gambia bridges gap between communities and security forces
The Point
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In a country where trust between civilians and security forces is often strained, ActionAid International, The Gambia (AAITG) is taking bold steps to change the narrative. In a groundbreaking move, AAITG recently convened a Community Security...
Press Update: Formal Letters Dispatched to Senegalese Authorities Regarding Gambia-Senegal Hydrocarbon Concerns
The Fatu Network
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July 1, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Seringe S.T. Touray Mr. Ousman F. M’Bai has today dispatched formal letters to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal, raising urgent and unresolved matters...
Le Directeur de la MCA déclare que quatre sirops contre la toux importés d’Inde étaient contaminés
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
Par: Nicholas Bass Le directeur exécutif par intérim de l’Agence nationale de contrôle des médicaments (MCA), Essa Marenah, a révélé jeudi que quatre sirops contre la toux importés d’Inde étaient contaminés, comme l’indiquent les résultats...
Des députés fustigent le système budgétaire, le qualifiant de « bulldozer sans pieds »
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
Par: Fatou Krubally Plusieurs membres de l’Assemblée nationale ont vivement critiqué le système budgétaire gambien, le qualifiant d’inefficace et incapable de tenir l’exécutif pour responsable, malgré la récurrence des malversations financières....
The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The Travel
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July 7, 2025
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...