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Auditor General Modou K. Ceesay Declines Ministerial Appointment, Reaffirms Commitment to Oversight Role
The Fatu Network
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September 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow Auditor General Modou K. Ceesay has turned down his appointment as Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, just a day after President Adama Barrow announced sweeping cabinet changes. -...
MPs Question Interior Minister Over Controversial Overseas ID Scheme
The Point
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During the oral question session, Hon. Assan Touray, Member for Bakau, standing in for the Honourable Member for Lower Badibu challenged the Minister to explain why ID issuance had been prioritised in countries such as Mauritania, Gabon, and Togo,...
Ghana receives US deported Nigerians, Gambia other West African nationals
Nairametrics
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September 11, 2025
Ghana has received its first group of West Africans deported from the United States, part of a wider strategy by the Trump administration to expand removals to third countries, even when the deportees have little or no ties there. President John...
Decent Political Ads: Suggestions to African Writers and Political Parties
Modern Ghana
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In an evolving world and evolving politics, a person must lead to convince one or multiple groups (Parties). Although the title suggests Political ads as the central aspect, Political songs, Political articles, etc are to be studied and improved...
Spain warns Gambian workers over visa overstays, says migration deal at risk
The Fatu Network
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September 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dawda Baldeh The Spanish embassy in Banjul has issued a warning to Gambian migrant workers participating in the circular migration pilot project, saying overstaying their work visas could lead to serious consequences and...
NAQAA equips VCs, Governing Council with tools for effective leadership
The Point
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The forum, also sought to enhance participant’s understanding of governance roles and responsibilities, identify common causes of friction in university management, and equip leaders with strategies for conflict resolution and collaborative...
Lawmakers slam minister Bah over failure to appoint Paramount Chief
The Point
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The issue was raised by Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, Member for Brikama South, speaking on behalf of Brikama North. He reminded the chamber that the matter had been brought up repeatedly, yet the government continued to delay action. “Honourable...
DUTCH MINISTER ASKS PARLIAMENT TO FACILITATE REPATRIATION OF GAMBIAN MINORS
The Standard Gambia
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September 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah A government minister in The Netherlands has formally written to his country’s parliament seeking approval to begin repatriation procedures for underage migrants from The Gambia and Ethiopia. The minister’s request...
Nigeria News11 minutes ago First Batch Of Nigerians Deported From US The first set of Nigerians marked for deportation from the United States under President Donald Trump’s immigration clampdown has left America. Ghana’s President, John Dramani…
Naija News
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September 11, 2025
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, disclosed this to reporters in Accra late Wednesday, confirming that the deportees arrived in Ghana before being sent back to their home countries. According to Mahama, a total of 14 deportees, including...
Agriculture Minister Defends Subsidies as Groundnut, Fertiliser Costs Strain Budget
The Voice Gambia
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September 11, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Agriculture Dr. Demba Sabally, has defended government subsidies in the agriculture sector telling lawmakers that the support remains necessary as revenues from groundnut sales and fertiliser recovery fall short...
Darboe named UDP flagbearer for 2026 presidential election
The Point
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The veteran lawyer and political heavyweight edged out contenders Lawyer Borry Touray and ex-Finance Minister Amadou Sanneh in what insiders described as a fiercely contested internal selection. But when the dust settled, it was Darboe who emerged...
Spanish Embassy Urges Gambian Migrant Workers to Respect Return Deadline Under Circular Migration Program
The Voice Gambia
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September 11, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass The Spanish Embassy in The Gambia has issued a formal statement urging Gambian workers participating in the country’s circular migration pilot program to respect their contractual obligation to return home by the agreed deadline....
Rights Group Demands End to Gambian Identity Document Denials
News Ghana
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September 11, 2025
A refugee advocacy organization has called on Gambian authorities to immediately cease what it describes as discriminatory practices against residents of Ghanaian descent, warning of potential diplomatic consequences and widespread statelessness....
Ghana, Washington Strike Deal To Accept West African Deportees From US, Receives 13 Nigerians, Gambian
The Will
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September 11, 2025
September 11, (THEWILL) — Ghana has agreed to accept West Africans deported from the United States, joining Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan, as African countries to receive deported migrants. Speaking on Wednesday night at a news conference,...
NDP Vows to Push Ahead Despite Increased Political Party Registration Fee
The Voice Gambia
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September 11, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi The National Democratic Party (NDP), led by former National People’s Party youth leader Kebba Madi Bojang, has reacted to the increment in registration of political parties in the country to D2,000,000.00 The National Assembly has...
When power kneels awkwardly: Why Gambia remains stalled and struggling to make any headway developmentally
The Standard Gambia
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September 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Salifu Manneh The Gambia today is kneeling, not walking. After nearly a decade under President Barrow, our country remains stagnant, unable to progress in key areas such as the economy, healthcare, education, agriculture,...
‘Unlawful suspension’ — Gambian lawmaker asks senate to reinstate Natasha Akpoti
The Cable
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September 11, 2025
Fatoumatta Njai, a Gambian lawmaker, has asked the Nigerian senate to reinstate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central. Akpoti-Uduaghan had, in a letter dated August 28, 2025, notified the clerk to the national assembly of her...
Ghana ready to accept West African deportees from the USA – President Mahama
GhanaWeb
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September 11, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the country's commitment to receiving West African nationals deported from the United States of America as President Donald Trump's immigration policy targeting illegal migrants takes effect. So far, 14...
An assault on democracy: D2M political party registration fee is undemocratic
The Standard Gambia
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September 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Madi Jobarteh It is now clear that the National Assembly has dedicated itself to undermining our democracy and disenfranchising citizens contrary to their purpose and obligations. Last year, NAMs voted to hike nomination fees...
Ghana, US maintain cordial relations despite tariff imposition, visa restriction – President Mahama
Ghana News Agency
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September 10, 2025
By Benjamin A. Commey Accra, Sept. 10, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana still enjoys a good diplomatic relations with the United States of America despite a recent imposition of trade tariffs and visa restrictions by the North...