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Local Government Commission of Inquiry Scrutinises “Controversial” Appointments in KMC
Foroyaa Newspaper
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September 9, 2025
By Yankuba Jallow On Monday, 8 September Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda faced questioning before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry in a session that delved into hiring practices, family connections, and the controversial role of a figure...
Reimagining political party governance: A model for reform
The Standard Gambia
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September 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Madi Jobarteh Since the emergence of multiparty politics in the Gambia in the late 1950s, leaders have defined the nature, direction, strength, and membership of political parties. Not only do they dominate but leaders also...
West African health ministers pledge joint action against Lassa fever
MyJoyOnline
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September 9, 2025
West African health ministers have united in a pledge to tackle Lassa fever with renewed joint action and a collaborative commitment to accelerating vaccine development and enhancing regional readiness against the growing health threat posed by...
Central Bank of Gambia Holds Policy Rate at 17%
The Voice Gambia
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September 9, 2025
By: Cecilia E L Mendy The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) met on September 1, 2025, and decided to maintain the monetary policy rate (MPR) at 17 percent. This decision was made after a comprehensive review...
Former Minister Warns Against Divisive Religious Rhetoric
The Voice Gambia
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September 9, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh Former Information Minister, Demba Ali Jawo has issued out a strong warning to imams against making divisive remarks about religion and ethnicity from their pulpits. Jawo’s remarks came in the wake of recent controversy involving...
West African health ministers commit to Lassa Fever vaccine development
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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September 9, 2025
West African Ministers of Health have pledged their joint commitment to advancing the development of and readiness for Lassa fever, in recognition of the significant threat to regional health security posed by the disease. Hundreds of thousands of...
Le président Barrow entame une visite d’État en Guinée-Bissau
The Voice Gambia
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September 9, 2025
Le président Adama Barrow a entamé ce lundi matin 8 septembre 2025 une visite d’État de deux jours en Guinée-Bissau. La visite, qui s’achèvera le 9 septembre, vise à renforcer les relations bilatérales entre les deux pays. Selon un communiqué de...
Britain first, Gambia later: Why Lamin Darbo must be rejected
The Standard Gambia
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September 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Kebeli Demba Nyima It is laughable, if not outright insulting, that certain aspirants now flaunt their résumés and foreign passports as bargaining chips to wrestle the flag bearer’s mantle from Ousainu Darboe. Where were they...
Empower Gambia’s future: Restore the semi-autonomous intellectual property office to ignite innovation and creativity now
The Standard Gambia
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September 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Lawyer Muhamed Lamin Ceesay Innovation is not just about ideas; it’s about hope, passion, and the future of a nation. When we strip away the tools that protect our creators and innovators, we risk silencing the dreams that...
World Suicide Day, surge in homicide and suicide cases in The Gambia: The Islamic solution
The Standard Gambia
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September 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Musa Bah Since the start of this year 2025; The Gambia has seen an unprecedented hike in reported cases of homicide crimes and suicide across the country. In February alone, The Standard Newspaper reported that the Gambia...
REFLECTIONS FROM THE BANJUL CAVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY
The Standard Gambia
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September 9, 2025
- Advertisement - Ahead of the Youth Olympics Games in Senegal next year, the African Volleyball Federation staged a U-18 development championship n Banjul from September 3 to 7. A total of 12 nations including host Gambia took part in the male...
Empower The Gambia’s future: Restore the semi-autonomous intellectual property office to ignite innovation and creativity now!
The Point
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Innovation is not just about ideas; it’s about hope, passion, and the future of a nation. When we strip away the tools that protect our creators and innovators, we risk silencing the dreams that could transform The Gambia. The journey to rebuild a...
Guinea-Bissau, Gambia sign security cooperation agreement
Xinhua News Agency
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BISSAU, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia have signed a security agreement to deepen bilateral cooperation during the official visit of Gambian President Adama Barrow to Bissau. The agreement was signed on Monday by the ministers...
Basiru Gassama Pays Tribute to Late Bakau Political Veteran Dembo Bojang
The Voice Gambia
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September 9, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Former APRC Chairman for Bakau Sanchaba and divisional youth adviser in KMC, Alhaji Basiru Gassama, has paid glowing tribute to the late Hon. Dembo Bojang, fondly known as “Dembo By Force Malanka”, who was laid to rest on...
3 prominent Gambians donate sports items to Sare Nfally tournament
The Point
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Managing Director of Africmed International Hospital Dr. Omar Jagne donated sports materials to Muritabeh football team, who are participating in the on-going Sare Nfally football championship. Dr. Jagne donated 15 T-Shirts and three football to...
Justice minister under fire over bill seen as secret pay rise for judges
The Point
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But by the time he left the podium, lawmakers were accusing him of repackaging a previously rejected proposal (Judicial Remuneration Bill) and attempting to sneak through salary hikes for judges while ordinary Gambians grapple with skyrocketing...
Sierra Leone Shines with Silver at CAVB Youth Development Cup in Banjul
Sierraloaded
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September 9, 2025
Sierra Leone’s U-18 Beach Volleyball team has earned a historic silver medal at the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Youth Development Cup, which climaxed on Saturday, 6th September 2025, in Banjul, The Gambia. In a thrilling final that...
AU, EU Call on African Nations to Harmonise Data Protection Governance Frameworks
Arise News
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September 9, 2025
African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) have urged African countries to harmonise data protection frameworks for the continent’s data security. The two bodies made the call on Monday at the opening ceremony of a five-day data governance study...
AU, EU Urge African Countries to Harmonise Data Protection Governance Frameworks
This Day
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September 9, 2025
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) have urged African countries to harmonise data protection frameworks for the continent’s data security. The two bodies made the call on Monday at the opening ceremony of a...
Kanifing Mayor Talib Bensouda Withdraws from UDP Presidential Race, Resigns Party Post
Foroyaa Newspaper
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September 8, 2025
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, announced on Saturday that he is withdrawing from the race to become the flagbearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP) for the 2026 presidential elections and resigning from his...