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Oforikrom MP questions legality of Ghana-U.S. deportee deal
CNR Citi Newsroom
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September 12, 2025
The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Michael Kwasi Aidoo, has raised concerns over a reported agreement between the Government of Ghana and the United States to admit deportees described as West African nationals into the country. President...
International Criminal Court or Court of Chauvinism? Africa’s ordeal with the ICC
IOL
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Manuel Godsin|Published 37 minutes ago 7min THE vision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) when it was established in 2002 was to be a turning point in the history of global justice, administering justice in a way no external force or power...
President Barrow Congratulates Ousainou Darboe on UDP Flagbearer Election for 2026 Presidential Race
The Voice Gambia
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September 12, 2025
By: Yunus S Saliu The Secretary General and Party Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) has extended a message of congratulations to H.E. ANM Ousainou Darboe, following his election as the flagbearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP) for...
Gambian researchers gain skills in proposal writing, scientific innovation
The Point
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The training led by Professor Assan Jaye, was funded by UNESCO-NATCOM in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST). Officials said the training targets enhancing competencies in research...
Gambian NAM demands reinstatement of suspended Nigerian senator
The Standard Gambia
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September 12, 2025
- Advertisement - Fatoumatta ‘Touma’, Njai, a National Assembly Member of The Gambia, has written to Nigeria’s senate president, Godswill Akpabio, urging the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Njai described the suspension...
Ghanaian President Mahama defends decision to accept US deportees
The Citizen
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Accra. Ghana has agreed to accept West African nationals deported from the United States and 14 have already arrived in the country, President John Dramani Mahama told reporters late Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a hardline...
Ramou Sabally Warns Gambians Against Letting Barrow Leave Office
The Fatu Network
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September 12, 2025
- Advertisement - By Mama A. Touray The spokesperson of the National People’s Party (NPP) women’s wing, Ramou Sabally, has warned Gambians not to make the mistake of allowing President Adama Barrow to leave office. She made the remarks during a...
West African Health Ministers Unite to Push for Lassa Fever Vaccine
Liberian Observer
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire—Health ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged their support to advance the development and promotion of a Lassa fever vaccine. This commitment was made during the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa...
National Assembly Endorses Report on Saudi Preparedness for 2025 Gambian Pilgrims
The Voice Gambia
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September 12, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly on Thursday adopted the report of its Select Committee on Regional Government, Lands, Ombudsman, and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), following an oversight mission to Saudi Arabia to assess...
PASTEF Gambia Condemns National Assembly’s Hike in Party Registration Fees as “Assault on Democracy”
The Voice Gambia
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September 12, 2025
By: Isatou Sarr The Public Relations Officer of PASTEF The Gambia, Mr. Mayorro Sidibeh, has strongly condemned the National Assembly’s decision to double the political party registration fee from D1 million to D2 million. The move follows a recent...
Liberian Ambassador Meets Foreign Affairs Minister, Highlights Strong Ties with The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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September 12, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The newly appointed Ambassador of Liberia to The Gambia, His Excellency Ambassador Ali Sylla, on Thursday, submitted a copy of his diplomatic credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Serign Modou Njie, marking a...
The changing phases of Gambian politics
The Point
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The Nation has been witnessing interesting political developments in recent years. There are talks of divisions in most political parties and in the UDP in particular. If politicians don’t think hard and strategize accordingly, overestimation...
Auditor General declines ministerial appointment
The Point
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Similar scenario happened in November 2020 when Bakary Jammeh, former governor of the Central Bank declined an appointment as Trade minister, making him the first candidate a reject a ministerial post in the Barrow administration. “Mr. Ceesay is...
Auditor General Modou Ceesay Declines Ministerial Appointment
Foroyaa Newspaper
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September 12, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray In a surprising turn of events, Mr. Modou Ceesay, Auditor General of The Gambia’s National Audit Office (NAO), has formally declined his appointment as Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment. The...
NPP congratulates Darboe on election as UDP 2026 flagbearer
The Point
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The NPP noted that the decision by UDP delegates underscores the vibrancy of The Gambia’s democratic culture. “Your election is a clear indication of the confidence and trust that the delegates and membership of your party continue to place in...
DR CEESAY SAYS Auditor General ACCEPTED APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER BEFORE…
The Standard Gambia
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September 12, 2025
- Advertisement - Information minister, Dr Ismaila Ceesay, last evening told The Standard that Auditor General Modou Ceesay accepted the ministerial job when summoned to State House and made the offer by President Barrow on Wednesday. “He [AG...
Kola pro Afriku: City of Brno Is Collecting Second-Hand Bikes For Re-Use In The Gambia
Brno Daily
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September 12, 2025
Is your dusty old bike sitting in the corner of your garage, and hasn’t been ridden for years? Is it even missing a part and can’t be ridden? It could still be put to good use! The City of Brno and the non-profit organisation Kola pro Afriku...
WAIFEM Director General elected NES president
Eagle Online
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September 12, 2025
The Director General of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), Dr. Baba Yusuf Musa, has been elected as the 45th president of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES). Before his election, the Director General of...
WAIFEM Director General, Baba Musa Elected Nigerian Economic Society President
News Diary Online
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September 11, 2025
The Director General of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), Dr. Baba Yusuf Musa, has been elected as the 45th President of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES). Before his election, Dr. Musa was the Vice...
WAIFEM DG Elected Nigerian Economic Society President
New Telegraph
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September 12, 2025
...Pledges to develop a new strategic plan for the Nigerian Economic Society …Commits to building the next generation of economic leaders …Promises to foster a culture of innovative, rigorous and relevant economic research Dr Baba Yusuf Musa, the...