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Mapa: ¿en qué países es legal el matrimonio homosexual? ¿Dónde fue legal primero?
KVIA - Texas
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June 27, 2025
Por CNN Español El matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo es una realidad en al menos 39 países, según un reporte de la Asociación Internacional de Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales, Trans e Intersex (ILGA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la suma de...
VP Jallow Deepens Bilateral Ties With Mauritanian Prime Minister
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi Mohammed BS Jallow, the Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, held a high-level meeting with His Excellency El Moctar Ould Djay, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in Nouakchott, focused on strengthening...
President Barrow Inspects Road Construction Projects in Kanifing Municipality and West Coast Region
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 19, 2025
By Nelson Manneh On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, President Adama Barrow, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Works and the National Roads Authority, conducted an inspection of ongoing road construction projects across the Kanifing...
Dictatorship apologists, enablers and revisionists of Gambian history
The Standard Gambia
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June 27, 2025
- Advertisement - By Almamy Taal Dictator Jammeh is a fugitive from justice and those who run to the media every chance they get to interpret or rationalise his spurious claims and outlandish utterances are apologists and enablers and must know...
Two Adolescents Darra Students Died in Tragic Fire Outbreak
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 9, 2025
By Nelson Manneh Two adolescent boys tragically lost their lives in a fire outbreak at a Daara (Quranic boarding school) in Sinchu Alagie on Wednesday, July 6, 2025. The victims—12-year-old Abubacarr Mbacke and 11-year-old Muhammed Njie—succumbed...
Kanifing Municipal Council Selected as Global Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge
The Fatu Network
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsroom Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has been selected as one of 50 global finalists in the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, marking a significant achievement for the Gambian...
Wyndham Hotels to Open First Branded Resort in The Gambia
Rus Tourism News
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June 26, 2025
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Banjul is set to become the first internationally branded hotel in The Gambia, marking a significant step forward for the country’s tourism industry. This new development, a collaboration between G Wellness Company...
UDP Warns of Threat to Democracy Following Minister’s Violent Rhetoric
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Haddy Touray The United Democratic Party (UDP) has strongly condemned what it described as “reckless and inflammatory” comments made by Minister Demba Sabally, following his public declaration that he would ensure President Adama Barrow’s...
US government explains inclusion of Ghana on 36 country visa ban
Ghana Business News
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June 26, 2025
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister of Foreign Affairs The United States authorities have given in detail reasons for including Ghana on a list of additional 36 countries banned from travelling to the US. A report by the Washington Post citing an...
Minister Sillah Inspects Strategic Foni Road Network
The Voice Gambia
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June 20, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu As part of a weeklong national tour to monitor ongoing road infrastructure projects, the Honourable Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, on Monday visited the Lot 4 Foni Road Project in the West Coast...
Reform is not a command: Why resistance in The Gambia tells us more than we think
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh Since 2016, “reform” has become one of the most repeated words in Gambian public life. From security to civil service, from decentralisation to digitisation, almost every national conversation begins or ends...
Sports Minister Says Gov’t Secures Funds for KG5 Stadium Upgrade
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie has confirmed that funding has been secured for the long-awaited rehabilitation of the KG5 Mini-Stadium in Banjul, with implementation to be managed by Gamworks. Speaking...
BCC Operated Without Financial Controls – Mayor Lowe Reveals
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has admitted that the Banjul City Council (BCC) operated without a formal expenditure ceiling during her tenure, describing the council’s internal systems as weak and “polluted.” She made the admission...
Gov’t Stakes in Global Banks Climb to Millions Despite Mounting Arrears, says Finance Minister
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, has revealed that The Gambia holds significant shares in several international financial institutions, but also faces substantial outstanding payments, some...
NBR Governor Calls for Zero Tolerance On Lateness During Meetings
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Haruna Kuyateh The Governor of North Bank Region (NBR), Lamin Saidykhan, has called for zero tolerance on lateness during regional Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings and office work, urging institutions and NGOs to enhance performance...
SPORTS MINISTER ASKS SUBJECTS TO TAKE NATIONAL DUTY SERIOUSLY
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - The Minister of Youth & Sports Bakary Badjie, has issued a clarion call for action during deliberations at the ongoing Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting of heads of institutions under his ministry. The minister reminded his...
This is not a job, it’s national duty- Youth and Sports Minister Badjie
The Point
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Addressing directors and heads of satellite institutions under his Ministry, Minister Badjie reminded the team of their collective responsibility. “Let us never forget why we are here,” he reminded. Our mandate is clear to all of us —serve the...
North Bank Governor Calls for Change in Government Attitude Towards Punctuality and Commitment
The Fatu Network
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow The Governor of the North Bank Region, Lamin Saidyhkan, has issued a strong call for an attitudinal shift towards punctuality and accountability among government institutions. His remarks come on the...
President Barrow Applauds Progress of National Road Projects, Pledges More Development
The Fatu Network
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June 19, 2025
- Advertisement - By Michaella Faith Wright President Adama Barrow has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing road construction projects across the country, assuring Gambians that his government is committed to improving infrastructure to drive...
My trip to China
The Point
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Although it seems quite odd, I enjoyed my trip immensely. Despite the barrier that was created due to differences in language, I mostly found everything amusing and to my taste. I expected myself to utter these thoughts to a close friend or...