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197 Nigerian troops deployed to Gambia on peacekeeping mission
Daily Trust
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June 23, 2025
He reminded the troops to respect the local laws and traditions of the people of The Gambia and to uphold the values that define Nigeria as a great nation. He said, “Nigerian troops have played key roles in restoring peace and stability in...
Update: International ESG Agencies Acknowledge Complaints Against FAR Ltd and Woodside Energy
The Fatu Network
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June 23, 2025
- Advertisement - In a significant development, formal complaints regarding the conduct of FAR Ltd and Woodside Energy in The Gambia’s offshore oil sector have now been officially acknowledged by leading global ESG rating agencies. These include:...
Good Morning Mr President: USA Travel Restrictions need urgent attention
The Point
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The internal cable from the U.S. State Department highlights significant concerns, including: Lack of cooperation in deportation and removal of Gambian nationals ordered out of the U.S. The Gambia Embassy has initiated action and should...
Ward Disaster Committees Trained on Flood Preparedness
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah The West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA ResIP 2) Project, in partnership with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Thursday launched a two-day capacity building workshop for Ward Disaster Committees. Participants were drawn...
Gambia Rises to 8th in Africa-China Influence
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 14, 2025
By Nelson Manneh The Gambia has made a notable leap in China’s expanding footprint across Africa, ranking 8th among Sub-Saharan African countries in the China Index 2024, a global report measuring the reach of Beijing’s influence. This ranking...
Guest Editorial: KCC CEO Applauds President Barrow and GOTG for Supporting and Empowering Local Contractors
The Fatu Network
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June 23, 2025
- Advertisement - Editor’s Note: This article is a guest editorial submitted by an external author and published as sponsored content. Written by: Adama Jallow - Advertisement - The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is also the managing director...
Barrow praises Gambia’s international presence
The Point
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“We continue to grow our diplomatic ties, protect our citizens abroad, and represent The Gambia with pride,” he told lawmakers. He said in a major achievement, The Gambia hosted the 15th OIC Summit in 2024, bringing world leaders to Banjul. This...
Ongoing Road Projects Transform Lives Across The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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June 23, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu As part of its routine monitoring mechanism, The Gambia’s Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure recently concluded a nationwide inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects. The inspection, led by the...
GDC calls for respect for all citizens amid law to protect few
The Point
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Having recognised efforts to protect public officials from verbal insults in the Criminal Offence Act 2025, the Party in a press release below still believes that this respect must be a fundamental principle extended to every individual,...
Refugees Call for Improved Conditions in Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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June 23, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi Scores of refugees living in the Gambia have called for improved conditions especially with the issuance of conventional documentation. The refugees made the clarion call while marking World Refugee Day celebrations organised by...
IMF approves $63M for Gambia’s Extended Credit Facility Arrangement
The Point
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The RSF arrangement will help the authorities tackle challenges posed by climate change and reinforce the country’s long-term resilience by strengthening the legal framework and institutional environment, green public finance management, climate...
PETRONAS and the Gambia Oil Scandal: When Silence Becomes Complicity!
The Fatu Network
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June 22, 2025
- Advertisement - Editorial Commentary One of the most troubling dimensions of The Gambia’s offshore oil and gas saga lies in the role or more accurately, the strategic silence of PETRONAS, Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas conglomerate. -...
Court Hears Cross-Examination of Gach Global’s CEO in Multi-million Dalasi Case
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) The High Court in Banjul on Wednesday continued hearing the civil lawsuit filed by Gach Global Trading against two individuals — Khaddija Kebbeh, a former employee of the company, and Saikou Drammeh, the former Managing...
Food Security: FG invests over N200bn interventions – Minister
New National Star
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June 22, 2025
By David ADUGE-ANI The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has disclosed that the Federal Government has so far invested over N200 billion in agricultural interventions and distributed fertilisers worth N2.15 million...
Solutions to the Deceptions and Corruption on International ...
Modern Ghana
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Corruption at the personal level, company level, national level, and international levels exist and vary. The focus of my discussion is largely international deception and corruption, but I must briefly discuss or contrast it with the national...
Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership To Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio
Sahara Reporters
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Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has been elected the new Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria formally handed over the...
The Gazette Isn’t Law, So Why Do We Fear It?
The Fatu Network
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June 22, 2025
- Advertisement - Demystifying the Government Gazette and reclaiming land rights in The Gambia By Dave Manneh – Research Lead - Advertisement - Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative When I spoke with a few people from Sukuta recently,...
Gambia Presents CRC Report as UN Committee Concludes Review
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 13, 2025
By Nelson Manneh The Gambia’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, through its Directorate of Children Affairs, on Thursday presented the country’s latest report on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to the United Nations...
Gambia-Nigeria ties: NANTA’s visit strengthens cultural, economic bonds
Zawya
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The Gambia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, at an event in the country’s capital, welcomed the delegation of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) to the country, describing their presence as a...
Gambia launches modernisation project to strengthen public service
The Fatu Network
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June 13, 2025
- Advertisement - The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has officially launched a new initiative to overhaul the country’s public administration system and ensure more efficient service delivery. Speaking at the launch of the Public...