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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...
Gambia’s Constitution Draft Rejected Again
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
The first demand of the Gambian people after 22 years of authoritarian rule from July 22, 1994, to December 2, 2016, has failed for the second time under President Adama Barrow. The question everyone is now asking is: what is behind the failure of...
Mayor, Ex-CEO Queried Over BCC Spending Irregularities
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday pressed the Mayor of Banjul City Council (BCC), Rohey Malick Lowe, and former Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Batchilly over apparent irregularities in how council funds...
President Barrow Reassigns Sering Modou Njie as New Foreign Minister
The Fatu Network
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - President Adama Barrow has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Hon. Sering Modou Njie, the current Minister for Defence, as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad. The...
Gambia Participates, GPU train journalists on governance, inclusive politics
The Point
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The event, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, brought together 30 journalists from various media houses across The Gambia. The training aims to sharpen the capacity of reporters to cover governance issues,...
Gambia scales up gender security action with AU-aligned monitoring training
The Point
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Organised by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, the five-day training is being held at Tamala Beach Resort from July 7 to 11, 2025. The...
Mayor Lowe, ex-CEO spar over responsibility in disbursing council’s
The Point
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The session revealed serious concerns regarding Mayor Lowe’s handling of council funds, particularly her practice of authorising payments directly and in her name, bypassing committee review and established procedures. Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez...
Gambian Disability Advocate Recognised by ADD International for Political Inclusion Work
The Fatu Network
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsroom Cherno Ceesay, a young disability rights activist from The Gambia, has been featured by UK-based organisation ADD International (Action on Disability and Development International) for his...
Africa’s mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake
New National Star
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July 9, 2025
BY GLORIA AKUDORO Africa’s Mining ministers under the aegis of Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) have resolved to adopt the new Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC) to enhance transparency, investor confidence, and alignment with global...
African mining ministers laud Alake’s leadership role in sector
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 9, 2025
Rising from their sixth inter-ministerial meeting, mining ministers under the auspices of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, (AMSG) have praised the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, for his exemplary leadership qualities in...
Gambia Generates Over $60 Million from Oil Exploration Licenses in Eight Years
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By Assan Bah The Gambian government has reported a significant boost in revenue from oil exploration licenses, generating a total of USD $60,346,263 over the past eight years. This revenue has come from three main license holders since 2017,...
Gambia stands its ground against a new law over concerns of exploitation
Business Insider Africa
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July 8, 2025
The proposed constitutional amendment in Gambia, aimed at modifying the presidential term limit, has been decisively rejected by the country's lawmakers. This rejection stems from a critical loophole identified within the bill, raising concerns...
Gambian Lawmakers Reject New Constitution
News Central TV
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July 8, 2025
Gambian lawmakers on Monday rejected a draft constitution designed to strengthen the West African nation’s democracy after years of dictatorship. Opposition leaders cited the document’s failure to include crucial stakeholders as a key reason for...