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President Barrow appoints Joe as IEC Chairman
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Nelson Manneh In a significant move aimed at shaping the electoral landscape of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow has appointed Joseph Colley as the new Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). This appointment comes just four...
The Gambia Minister of Lands Hamat Bah.
Freedom Newspaper
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July 11, 2025
According to The Former Minister of Tourism & Arts Culture and Now The Minister of Lands declares to build 10.000 affordable Houses in Gambia in December 2025. This Minister Hamat Bah was supposed to build Eco Lodges for The people of Gambia. The...
GALA REGISTRATION REJECTED BY THE GAMBIA ANTHORNEY GENERAL
Freedom Newspaper
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July 11, 2025
GALA, a people-powered movement, claims the Gambian government and Marie Gomez, Registrar at the Attorney General’s Chambers, conspired against their registration. Despite fulfilling requirements, GALA’s registration was rejected due to its name,...
Gender Minister Says Efforts Ongoing to Address Child Begging
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray The Gender Minister, Fatou Kinteh, has told Members of the National Assembly that there are ongoing efforts to address the issue of child beggars in Gambian streets. Ms. Kinteh said this on Wednesday 9th July 2025, while...
Interior Minister Warns against ‘Laissez-Passer’ Levies
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Assan Bah Minister of Interior Abdoulie Sanyang has warned against the levying of laissez-passer on non-Gambians, emphasising that laissez-passer should be issued free of charge as stated under the Gambia’s Immigration law. Minister Sanyang...
Sering Modou Njie Appointed as New Foreign Affairs Minister
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
A press statement from the State House has announced that President Adama Barrow appointed Sering Modou Njie as Foreign Affairs Minister. The statement read as follows: “In consistent with the powers vested in him by Sections 71 (1) and 1 (3) of...
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...
Government to Lay Foundation Stone for 10,000 Affordable Houses by December 2025 – Lands Minister Hamat N.K. Bah
The Fatu Network
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Mama A. Touray The Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah, announced on Wednesday that the foundation stone for the first phase of the government’s affordable housing scheme will...
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...
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...
I have nothing against President Barrow – Turo Darboe
The Point
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Mr. Darboe went on to describe President Adama Barrow as a good politician and a “humble brother.” However, he was quick to say that President Barrow has certain people around him that he (Barrow) needs to be careful with. Mr. Turo Darboe, who...
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...
New IEC chair, Foreign Affairs minister appointed
The Point
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Cherno M. Jallow has also been appointed as IEC’s vice chairman. Mr. Colley had been appointed vice chairman since 2O21. He rose through the ranks – from assistant regional electoral officer in the Regional Office at Kerewan to director of...
Young Gambian writer to launch debut novel
The Point
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According to the team, attendees can expect an engaging programme that includes a panel discussion with renowned literary figures, a review session, and the opportunity to purchase hard copies of the book. The ‘Battle of Beliefs’ is a metaphorical...
African mining ministers adopt Pan-African Resources Reporting Code
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining ministers under the auspices of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) have resolved to adopt the new Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC). Their resolution was reached at their sixth inter-ministerial...
NAM Says Cassamance Conflict Shuts Out Gambian Farmers from Accessing Ancestral Lands
The Voice Gambia
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July 10, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah Hon. Bakary K. Badjie, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Foni Bintang has said that the decades long unresolved conflict in the troubled southern Senegalese province of Cassamance is shutting out thousands of Gambian farmers...
Morocco ranks 2nd in Africa for political party activity, says African Exponent
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
A new ranking by The African Exponent, a platform specializing in economic analysis and rankings, placed Morocco second among the top 10 African countries with the most active political parties. Morocco scored 5.68 points, reflecting a dynamic...
ECOWAS: Agenda for President Julius Maada Bio
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
The new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, has his job cut out in the pursuit of peace, economic cooperation, stability, and human flourishing in the sub-region. His...
Gambia’s Justice Ministry Receives 619 Cases for Prosecution in Five Years
The Fatu Network
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Mama A. Touray The Gambia’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda A. Jallow, has revealed that his ministry received 619 case files for potential prosecution between 2021 and the present. - Advertisement - Jallow...