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The political landscape ahead of Gambia’s 2026 presidential election
The Standard Gambia
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June 13, 2025
- Advertisement - By Rtd Lt Colonel Samsudeen Sarr As dawn broke over the Atlantic Tuesday morning, 10th June, 2025, I undertook my customary ritual of heading to the beach for a rejuvenating swim. Immersed in the lukewarm waters of the Atlantic...
Guard our seas or lose our future - Navy chief warns Gambia’s maritime defenders
The Point
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The CDS framed the mission of bases like Tanji, Kalagi, and Barra as nothing less than guarding the nation’s future. “The Tanji, Kalagi, and the Barra FOB are the main gatekeepers of our marine waters,” the CDS affirmed. “If we compromise them,...
Gov’t Reveals Unclear Payout Records for 2000 Student Protest Victims
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow Wednesday disclosed that records of support and compensation given to victims of the April 10 and 11, 2000 student protests remain unclear, as specific identification of the student victims...
Central Bank of The Gambia Monetary Policy Committee Statement delivered by Governor Buah Saidy, 12th June, 2025
The Standard Gambia
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June 13, 2025
- Advertisement - The Committee reviewed recent economic developments and assessed risks to the inflation and growth outlook. Following deliberations, the Committee decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 17 percent. The summary...
Latrikunda NAM Rejects Calls To Reprimand Company Lawyer
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Hon. Yaya Sanyang, has firmly rejected the FPAC committee’s recommendation to reprimand a company lawyer and secretary, arguing their roles do not legally or factually justify...
Skepper Eyes Global Stardom with New Afrobeat Hit ‘Jungle’
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Bakary Ceesay Gambian recording artiste Skepper is making waves with his latest Afrobeat release, ‘Jungle’, a captivating collaboration with fellow Gambian talent Hussain Dada. Released on May 13, 2025, and produced by EssentialMusik, the...
Full List Of African Countries Affected By 3-Month US Visa Validity
Naija News
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July 11, 2025
In a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, the American government announced that “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The...
Creed Energy, Ultimate Biege Logistics Owe GRA over D20 Million in Tax Obligations
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Assan Bah The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance and Public Enterprises (FPAC), and the Public Enterprises Committee (PEC), have disclosed in a report that Creed Energy and Ultimate Biege Logistics, owe the Gambia Revenue Authority...
Alassana Jatta update at Notts County is far from ideal - it may raise exit fear
Football League World
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July 11, 2025
Alassana Jatta has been unable to obtain a visa for Notts County's pre-season trip to Germany, something that is far from ideal for all involved. The Gambia international should have headed to play three friendlies in Germany, against SV...
How KIKE Technologies Green Energy Network Is Empowering Women With Clean Biofuel Solutions
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
1 Lilian Aremu, Vice President of Operation Green Energy Biofuels and Co-Founder of Kike Technologies, is a social entrepreneur and transformational leader. In this interview with SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE, she speaks on the organisation’s pioneering...
FPAC Demands Explanation on over D2 Million Procurement by Farafenni General Hospital
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of The Gambia’s National Assembly has officially called for clarifications from the management of Farafenni General Hospital concerning a procurement totaling D2, 031,973.40. This...
IOM report highlights sharp rise in unaccompanied minors, human trafficking victims in Morocco
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has released new data revealing a significant presence of unaccompanied minors in Morocco, rising numbers of migrants requesting voluntary return, and ongoing efforts to assist victims of human...
Details of the UN resolution on 'gay rights' Ghana 'refused' to vote on
GhanaWeb
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July 10, 2025
The John Dramani Mahama government has come under intense scrutiny following reports of Ghana’s representatives at the Human Rights Council of the United Nations (UN) absenting themselves from a vote on an issue that had to do with ‘gay rights’....
Clause 14 fails again
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - The rejection of Clause 14, which seeks to grant voting rights to Gambians in the diaspora, by the National Assembly recently is a disappointing setback for democratic inclusion and progress. The clause, which was part of the...
Gov’t withdraws Tambadou’s ICJ nomination
The Point
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The decision comes only a few months after Tambadou’s historic nomination in February 2025 as The Gambia’s first attempt to gain representation on the ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands....
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...
BREAKING: GTCO targets East Asia expansion, no plans for US
Nairametrics
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July 10, 2025
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) is turning its gaze eastward and not toward Wall Street. Fresh off its dual listing on the London Stock Exchange, the Nigerian financial group said it is quietly laying the groundwork for a broader...
Alleged State House theft won’t be investigated – VP Jallow
The Point
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During a question and answer session led by Hon. Yahya Sanyang of Latrikunda Sabiji, lawmakers demanded answers about the security integrity of the presidential palace and whether the government had taken appropriate steps to prevent a recurrence...
You Can’t Amend the Constitution Without the People” – Dr. Mwelwa Blasts Parliament Over Bill 7
Zambian Observer
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July 10, 2025
“You Can’t Amend the Constitution Without the People” – Dr. Mwelwa Blasts Parliament Over Bill 7 Renowned legal scholar Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa has delivered a scorching critique of Parliament’s handling of Bill No. 7 of 2025, declaring the process...
EFSCRJ frowns at the failed constitution building process and calls for action
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice notes without surprise the failure of the 2024 Draft Constitution on the floor of the National Assembly on 7th July 2025. After more than 12 hours of deliberations, the...