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Gambia’s Sheikh Tejan Nyang calls for stronger CARICOM–ECOWAS tourism, cultural ties at Montego Bay forum
The Point
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In a powerful presentation, he urged Caribbean and West African nations to collaborate more deeply through tourism, vocational education, and cultural exchange laying the groundwork for a future of shared prosperity, heritage preservation, and...
The Krio People of The Gambia By Nana Grey-Johnson
The Standard Gambia
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July 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Cherno Omar Barry Pages: 404 Chapters: 25, with appendices and photo archives Reviewed by Dr Cherno Omar Barry The literary landscape of Gambian historiography receives a monumental addition in Nana Grey-Johnson’s masterful...
Turkish Energy Firm Unveils Plans To Invest In Gambia’s Energy Sector
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Haddy Touray AIC Company ltd, a Turkish renewable energy firm and leading solar energy provider in the country has unveiled plans to invest hugely in the Gambia’s energy sector. According to Mr. Dennis Elverir, the Chief Executive Officer...
Armed robbery in Banjul: Police explain how robbers accessed company safe
The Point
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Responding to a question from defence counsel E. Sanneh regarding whether he had informed the court that the door leading to the company’s safe was broken or tampered with, the senior police officer firmly denied the claim. “Those are your words,...
Invest in People: Chinonso Recommends Strategic Capacity Building for Gambia’s Tourism Sector
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
Tourism remains a vital pillar of The Gambia’s economy, offering immense potential for growth, employment, and international recognition. But for “The Smiling Coast of Africa” to truly become a top-tier destination in West Africa, the focus must...
Turkish firm AIC powers Gambia’s energy future with major solar investment
The Point
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With several high-capacity projects already completed and more underway, AIC’s presence is poised to transforming the country’s energy sector and accelerating its transition to clean energy. In an exclusive interview with The Point, Dennis...
Latrikunda NAM Rejects Calls To Reprimand Company Lawyer
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Hon. Yaya Sanyang, has firmly rejected the FPAC committee’s recommendation to reprimand a company lawyer and secretary, arguing their roles do not legally or factually justify...
Introducing Yasai Joof: The Gambia’s First Acrobatic Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Sports Coach
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Bakary Ceesay Yasai Joof, Creative Director at Flex Fuzion Entertainment and Dance Academy, has made history as The Gambia’s first Acrobatic Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Sports coach. Her groundbreaking achievements have not only advanced the nation’s...
NSA Briefs Permanent Secretaries on Security Sector Governance in The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Lamin B. Darboe Communication Officer, Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr. Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, delivered a comprehensive briefing to Permanent Secretaries (PSs) on the...
Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Submits Roadmap to President Boakai With 2026 Start Date for Economic Crimes Court
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Jallah Barbu, executive director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at a national transitional justice stakeholders’ meeting. Credit: Anthony Stephens/New Narratives. The Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court has...
The six critical actions Africa must take to stop the deadly trade in fake, substandard medicines
IOL
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Professor Eliangiringa Kaale|Published 11 minutes ago 4min The time for half-measures and empty promises has passed. African governments must take immediate, decisive action to combat the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products...
Gambia eyes Tanzania model for skills training overhaul
The Citizen
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Unguja. The Gambia has sent a high-level delegation to Tanzania to learn from its progress in vocational education and training, as the West African nation prepares to establish a similar framework with support from the World Bank. The nine-member...
Gambian youth leaders in Beijing seminar
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - The second batch of the 55-member Gambian delegation has arrived in Beijing, China, for a two-week seminar on youth entrepreneurship and leadership, hosted and and organised for The Gambia by AIBO under China’s Ministry of...
25 Gambians Deported from EU Countries with Majority from Germany
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Biran Gaye In a troubling report from the Gambian diaspora, 25 citizens were deported from various European Union countries on July 8, with a significant number of them arriving from Germany. Migration activist Yahya Sonko confirmed the...
Gambia hosts first regional summit on missing migrants crisis
The Point
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The summit, held in SDKJ conference center in Banjul, brought together representatives from over 20 African and European countries, alongside key organisations including ECOWAS, the European Union, the International Committee of the Red Cross...
Prosecutor Urges Court to Reject ‘No Case’ Submission in Economic Crimes Trial
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Mariama Marong State prosecutor have asked the High Court in Banjul to order three accused health officials to open their defense in an ongoing economic crimes case, arguing that the evidence presented so far requires explanation from the...
Scheduling Clash Sparks Tension Between Wally Seck Concert and Gambian Cultural Weekend in Birmingham
The Fatu Network
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Campeh Bi The Birmingham Cultural Weekend, organised by the Campeh Bi group in collaboration with Manding Entertainment Ltd to promote Gambian culture and foster community cohesion, is set to take place on 19 and 20...
Security, strategic national interest, economic & trade diplomacy: The key to shaping Gambia’s foreign policy
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - By Andrew Sylva In the rapidly evolving global political landscape, the Republic of The Gambia faces both challenges and opportunities in shaping a foreign policy that truly reflects its national aspirations. Foreign policy is no...
The Gambia election nerves: Unpacking the 2016–2021 elections and what Lies ahead
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - By Salifu Manneh Revisiting the Numbers: Can We Trust What We See? The 2021 presidential election in The Gambia saw an extraordinary voter turnout of 89%, up from just 59% in 2016—a 30-point increase almost unprecedented in...
North Star Academy, Goals for Gambia stage football camp in Kerr Jatta
The Point
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The football camp was attended by community members, including the Alkalo. North Bank Region Football Association (NBRFA) rendered support to North Star Academy initiative. The camp was attended by the president of North Bank Regional Football...