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Dele Alake urges African countries to adopt mining report code to boost investor confidence
The Cable
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July 9, 2025
Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, has urged African countries to adopt the Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC) as lack of coordination in reports affect investor confidence. PARC is a standardised framework developed by...
Lawmakers Demand Action on Petroleum Probe Findings
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Several National Assembly Members (NAMs) have raised fresh concerns over the Financial and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC)’s report on alleged irregularities in the petroleum import sector, citing evidence of administrative...
Landmark ECOWAS Court ruling on FGM sets regional standard
The Point
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In a historic verdict issued in Case No. ECW/CCJ/APP/16/23, the ECOWAS Court found the Republic of Sierra Leone in breach of its human rights obligations for failing to criminalise female genital mutilation (FGM). The court ruled that this...
Dissident Hunters
The Verge
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July 10, 2025
On a balmy night in October 2019, the defector rode his bike home. He’d just finished a long shift helping waiters serve yogurt-smothered kabobs at a restaurant in Yalova, a seaside town an hour from Istanbul, Turkey. By this time of night, many...
CPA reacts to fire outbreak at Sinchu Alagie ‘Daara’
The Point
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According a press release from CPA, the incident has raised serious worries about the safety, welfare, and living conditions of children in such establishments. “While, we await the full details and findings from the official investigation, CPA...
Massive Expansion of Trump’s Deportation Machine Passes With Little Press Notice
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
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July 9, 2025
And so it has come to pass: US President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has set the stage for tax cuts for the rich, slashed services for the poor, and a host of other things that qualify as “beautiful” in the present dystopia. Some cuts,...
Rejected Draft: Victory or defeat?
The Standard Gambia
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - The rejection of the 2024 Draft Constitution by The Gambia’s National Assembly on Monday has once again dashed the hopes of many Gambians who were yearning for meaningful democratic reform. While the government of President Adama...
WACA trains ward committees on disaster response mgmt.
The Point
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The initiative targets areas most susceptible to seasonal flooding and other climate-related disasters in nine vulnerable wards within the Kanifing Municipality and West Coast Region. The training, aims to equip community leaders with the...
Visualizing The State Of Freedom Around The World
Zero Hedge
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In 2024, 60 countries saw their freedom decline in a historic election year. Strikingly, 40% of countries and territories that held elections experienced targeted attacks on candidates amid heightened instability. Yet bright spots were seen in...
All 65 countries where it’s illegal to be LGBTQ+ in 2025, including the UAE and Mali
Pink News
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July 9, 2025
How many countries is it still illegal to be gay in 2025? More than you’d think, probably. Since we last updated this list, Mali has criminalised LGBTQ+ activity and Trinidad and Tobago have re-criminalised it, although more positively, Namibia...
Climate Activists Call for Justice in Climate Finance and Debt Cancellation
The Fatu Network
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow Climate activists and development partners have renewed calls for fair and just climate financing, including the cancellation of external debt for developing countries, during a national climate finance...
MPs clash over $30M fuel scandal report
The Point
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At the heart of the contention MPs argued whether the findings justify calls for censorship and reprimand of key public officials, despite no definitive evidence of bribery, tax evasion, or money laundering. The report, a product of a-year-long...
Tribute: In Memory of Abdoulaye Jammeh, Leade of National Unity Party ( NUP) - A Cherished Friend
The Point
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It is with profound shock and immeasurable grief that I learned of the sudden passing of my dear friend, colleague, and fellow patriot, Abdoulaye Jammeh, former Director General of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority. His unexpected departure has...
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...
Madam Speaker, the Court Has Spoken: A Juridical Defense of the Constitutional Court’s Ruling on Bill 7
Zambian Observer
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July 10, 2025
Madam Speaker, the Court Has Spoken: A Juridical Defense of the Constitutional Court’s Ruling on Bill 7 By Dr Mwelwa The Constitutional Court of Zambia’s ruling in Zulu and Mukandila v. Attorney General marks a critical reaffirmation of...
An Examination into the Safety and Efficacy of Khapregesic®, a Khaya Senegalensis Preparation, on Women Experiencing Menstrual Pain and Menstrual Distress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Menstrual distress refers collectively to all the negative symptoms that are associated with the menstrual cycle, such as abdominal pain and discomfort, nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue, headaches, and mood disturbances. These...
Smiling Coast Fans Club celebrate 5th Year Anniversary
The Point
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The event was characterised by match past from West field to Serrekunda East Mini Stadium. In her welcoming remarks, Nyima Bah, a member of Smiling Coast Fans Club thanked the members for their passion, dedication unwavering commitment to the fans...
Music, comedy and more as Llangollen Fringe Festival kicks off July 11
The Leader
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The 28th edition of the Llangollen Fringe Festival will run from July 11 to 20, promising a packed programme of music, comedy, dance, theatre, spoken word and workshops. Paul Keddie, chairman of the Llangollen Fringe, said: "Fringe means...
Despite 2023 pact, Nigeria yet to roll out 5-year visa for US citizens
The Sun Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
By Chinelo Obogo The Nigerian travel landscape is in the midst of a major shift. The United States, one of the most popular destinations for Nigerians, recently reversed the validity of visas issued to three-month single entry as against five...
NAM ACCUSES GAM-PETROLEUM BOSS OF RECEIVING D600,000 MONTHLY BRIBE FROM IMPORTERS OF RUSSIAN OIL
The Standard Gambia
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July 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang Veteran parliamentarian and representative of Niamina Dankunku, Samba Jallow, yesterday made a stunning revelation at the National Assembly after alleging that Gam-Petroleum general manager, Yoro Jallow, was the...