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International Solar Alliance, African leaders unite to drive solar power adoption
Ghanaian Times
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September 5, 2025
The Seventh Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Africa opened in Accra on Wednesday with a call on African countries to scale up investments in solar energy to accelerate the continent’s energy transition and...
Gambia and Senegal Mark Gamou as Muslims Gather for Mawlid
The Fatu Network
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September 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk Muslims across The Gambia are observing Gamou with Qur’an recitations, zikr and gatherings in Banjul, Serrekunda, Brikama and other towns. The main religious programmes take place tonight, in line...
GOVERNMENT MUST LEARN HOW TO EXIST FOR THE PEOPLE
Foroyaa Newspaper
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September 4, 2025
Within this short period of time, the country has gone through a storm and stress period, through arrests, trials, remanding of accused persons, use of tear gas to disperse crowds, granting of bail, the setting up of an advisory and consultative...
Gambia, 11 others barred from exporting seafood to US from January
The Standard Gambia
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September 4, 2025
- Advertisement - The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced it will impose seafood import bans on 46 countries with fisheries laws that fail to meet US standards for avoiding by-catch of marine mammals. In a list...
Gambian migrant dies in Algeria amid outcry over treatment of black migrants
Foroyaa Newspaper
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September 3, 2025
By Biran Gaye The death of Modou Njie, a young man from Barra, The Gambia, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for international scrutiny of Algeria’s treatment of Black migrants. Modou Njie was killed on Friday, 29 August, in Algiers under...
Kenyan passport slips to position 69 globally: Henley Passport Index
Capital FM Kenya
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September 13, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 13 – Kenya’s passport has lost ground in the latest Henley Passport Index, slipping to 69th place globally with access to 71 destinations without a prior visa, down from 76 destinations last year. The 2025 ranking places Kenya...
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The Gambia First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to reshape patient care in The Gambia
Middle East News 247
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September 7, 2025
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank...
Gambia Faces Ongoing Disability Inclusion Challenges Despite Legal Advances
Foroyaa Newspaper
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September 3, 2025
By Madi S. Njie Four years after the passage of The Gambia’s landmark Persons With Disabilities Act in 2021, serious barriers remain for persons with disabilities (PWDs) seeking equal access to healthcare, mental health services, and social...
President Ruto accepts credentials of 9 envoys, pledges to advance mutual interests
Citizen TV Kenya
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September 3, 2025
President William Ruto meets with nine envoys at State House on September 3, 2025. Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has received and accepted the credentials of nine envoys beginning their tour of duty in Kenya. at State House,...
Gambia Faces Growing Deficits Amid Rising Food and Fuel Costs
Foroyaa Newspaper
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September 3, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray Buah Saidy, the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, has said that current accounts deficit widened to US$36.9 million in the first half of 2025 from US$25.1 million in the first half of 2024, whilst the goods accounts...
Sierra Leone’s U18 Beach Volleyball Secure Semi-Finals at CAVB Youth Tournament in Banjul
Sierraloaded
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September 6, 2025
Sierra Leone’s Under-18 men’s beach volleyball team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the CAVB Youth Development Tournament in Banjul. The championship, organised under the banner of Olympic Solidarity, serves as a key preparatory stage for the...
Gambia shines as one of Africa’s safest travel destinations
The Point
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Often celebrated as ‘The Smiling Coast of Africa’, The Gambia continues to attract global attention for its peaceful atmosphere, political stability, and hospitality. The country’s steady progress in governance and security has transformed it into...
Nigeria Deploys 20 Health Experts to The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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September 5, 2025
By Rohey Samba The Nigerian government has deployed a team of 20 health experts to The Gambia to strengthen the country’s health services, as part of a technical assistance agreement between the two nations. The medical team arrived in The Gambia...
Gambia: Economy progresses but food inflation rises
The Point
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This economic situation was presented by the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) at a press briefing held yesterday at the Bank’s conference hall. In his presentation of the Bank’s quarterly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) report,...
KMC Mayor Talib Bensouda Joins UDP Presidential Race
The Voice Gambia
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September 5, 2025
By Fatou Krubally The political landscape in The Gambia is shifting as Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), has officially entered the race to become the United Democratic Party’s (UDP)’s flag bearer for the 2026...
2027 Elections: Goodluck Jonathan’s Strategic Moves Toward Presidency Gain Momentum, Engages Influential Nigerians, Meets Babangida
Alexa.ng
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As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the political landscape is already witnessing intense maneuvering, with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan emerging as a central figure in the unfolding drama. According to credible sources,...
Kenyans React After Harambee Stars Humbling Loss Against Gambia
Kenyans.co.ke
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September 6, 2025
Any hype generated from Kenya’s exploits in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament quickly faded after Harambee Stars were beaten 3-1 by Gambia in a World Cup qualifier match. Before the game, fans were in high spirits, with most...
Banjul North NAM Vows to Challenge Gambia’s Public Order Act After Youth Arrests Spark Public Outcry
The Fatu Network
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September 2, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North, Modou Lamin B. Bah, in an exclusive interview with The Fatu Network, pledged to challenge The Gambia’s controversial Public Order Act when it is...
Political survival in Africa: Gambia in spotlight
The Point
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In the African political system, internal democracy is often under the influence of the leadership of the Political Party. There is no room as such for collectivity as the personality and influence of the leader of the Party matters. There is no...
Minister Drammeh hails gov’t 17% enrolment surge with extra 387 classrooms
The Point
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She made the remarks on Monday at the Mansa Kunda Ministerial Town Hall, where she described education as the cornerstone of national development. Minister Drammeh revealed that student enrollment has risen from 710,504 in 2020 to 830,895 in 2025,...