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First Gambian elected president of Ecowas FELCBA
The Point
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He was elected to run the affairs of ECOWAS FELCBA from June 2025 to June 2028. Mr. Wally was elected at the end of a congress held from the 17th to 19th June 2025 in Sierra Leone attended by all ECOWAS member state representatives. Three...
Military cannot bring lasting peace to Middle East
Antara
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June 19, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and 22 other countries affirmed that military force cannot produce a lasting resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, especially the conflict between Iran and Israel. This was conveyed by Indonesia and 22...
President Barrow Receives Tumultuous Welcome During Nationwide Road Inspection Tour
The Voice Gambia
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June 19, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu His Excellency President Adama Barrow, on Wednesday, led a high-level road inspection tour across several key construction sites in the Greater Banjul Area, reaffirming his government’s commitment to infrastructure development,...
THE CORRUPTION OF GAMBIA GAMTEL / GAMCEL (CGGG)
Freedom Newspaper
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June 26, 2025
The management of Gamtel/Gamcel appears to be based on nepotism, with key positions predominantly held by individuals from Badibu, including the Managing Director a Badibunka, Finance Director a Badibunka, Technical Director Badibunka, HR Director...
Aliou Goloko joins race for president of Senegalese football federation
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - By Nuhu Adams Aliou Goloko, a football journalist and consultant, has officially entered the race for the presidency of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), unveiling an ambitious and inclusive vision to transform football...
Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus says proposed travel ban will hurt the U.S.
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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On Wednesday in Atlanta, members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus gathered at the state capitol to ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a potential travel ban for some African countries. In June, President Donald Trump’s...
GAMBIA, MOROCCO RENEW SPORTS- COOPERATION
The Standard Gambia
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June 19, 2025
- Advertisement - Sports form a greater part in the bilateral relations between The Gambia and the Kingdom of Morocco. Yesterday, Bakary Badjie received Ahmed Belhadj, Chargé d’Affaires of the Moroccan Embassy in his office. The purpose of the...
Turo Darboe Advises Barrow to Beware Of “Three S’s” Threatening His Party
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Renowned Gambian philanthropist, Modou Turo Darboe has advised President Adama Barrow to “be very careful” with what he described as the “three S’s” in his government, accusing them of driving loyal supporters away from the...
Lawmakers Debate Over President’s State of the Nation Address
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 24, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray Lawmakers clashed on Monday during a spirited debate in the National Assembly as they reacted to President Adama Barrow’s 2025 State of the Nation Address, delivered on June 19. The debate spanned critical national issues...
Government Partners with International Organisations to Prepare Private Sector for Preferential Market Access
The Voice Gambia
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June 19, 2025
DPS Dampha By: Mariatou Ngum The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) commenced a three-day sensitization workshop on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Rules of Origin at Bakadaji Hotel, marking a...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest leap in government debt from 2024 to 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 26, 2025
While borrowing is sometimes required to promote development, the capacity to sustain a minimal year-on-year increase in government debt indicates good economic management, maintains macroeconomic stability, and fosters long-term resilience. As...
Democracy denied
The Point
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Last night's parliamentary rejection of our draft constitution represents a fundamental breach of democratic trust. In choosing to deny the Gambian people their sovereign right to decide through referendum, parliament has committed an act of...
Zohran Mamdani's full victory speech after NYC Democrat mayoral primary
The Post Millenial
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June 25, 2025
"That new day is finally here. And it is here because you have delivered." On Tuesday evening, socialist Zohran Mamdani became the Democratic nominee in New York City's mayoral race, beating out former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and other...
Rising deportations: How safe are international students in the U.S?
Epigram
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June 25, 2025
By Grace Bourne, Second Year, History and French As of March this year, less than two months into Donald Trump’s second term, the United States Immigration Service (ICE) has been ordered to monitor student campuses in search of international...
UPDATE Primaries 2025: Unofficial Results on Election Night, Cuomo Concedes Mayoral Race
Norwood News - New York
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June 25, 2025
By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUINONES After a sweltering day at the polls, approximately 930,505 voters had cast their ballots by poll closure in the New York State Primaries on June 24 (latest numbers as of 7.30 p.m.), including 97,632 Bronxites,...
Consumers Cry Foul Over D12 Loaf That Feels Like D10
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 9, 2025
By Nelson Manneh A government-approved bread price hike from D10 to D12 per loaf has sparked public outrage across the country, as consumers say the promised increase in bread weight has not been delivered, leaving them paying more for what they...
GRA Launches E-Invoicing System to Enhance Tax Transparency and Revenue Collection
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah In a landmark step toward digital tax reform, the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially launched its Electronic Invoicing (E-Invoicing) Project, a platform designed to improve transparency, enhance VAT compliance, and...
Gambia Hosts Forum Focused on Energy Access and Financing
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 18, 2025
By Mariama Marong The Gambia is hosting a major economic forum from June 17 to 19, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, with a special focus on energy access and financing options for Africa. This 5th gathering of...
Gambia to commission first national University of Engineering, Science and Technology
The Point
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The meeting provided an update to the President regarding the upcoming convocation and commissioning of the USET multimillion-dollar, ultra-modern College of Science and Engineering (CoSE) campus in Brikama. This significant event is slated to...
Gambia’s Rural Regions See First-Class Roads in Landmark Infrastructure Drive
The Voice Gambia
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June 18, 2025
By: Yunus. S. Saliu The Minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure (MoTWI) Honourable Ebrima Sillah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering first-class road infrastructure in rural Gambia as he continued his periodic...