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In memory of Abdoulaye Jammeh, leader of National Unity Party (NUP) – a cherished friend
The Standard Gambia
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - By Mai Ahmad Fatty, Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) It is with profound shock and immeasurable grief that I learnt of the sudden passing of my dear friend, colleague, and fellow patriot, Abdoulaye Jammeh, former Director General of...
AGRA’s Kalibata: We need new agriculture value chains
CNBC Africa
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July 10, 2025
In the bustling epicenter of Africa's coastal business hub, Cape Town, the Africa Unlocked conference is currently casting a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities within the African agricultural sector. Agnes Kalibata, President of the...
Kandeh breaks silence
The Standard Gambia
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah Following widespread rumours about a reported meeting between him and President Adama Barrow at state House, The Standard yesterday contacted Gambia Democratic Congess leader Mamma Kandeh for comments on the matter....
Testimony of Jah Oil GM into $30M Russian petroleum
The Standard Gambia
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - Witness Testimony Jah Oil Company The Committee asked the GM to give a brief overview of the company. In response, he stated that Jah Oil is a Gambian-owned company established in 2005. It operates 29 petrol stations and three...
CBG, AFREXIMBANK SIGN USD75M AGREEMENT
The Standard Gambia
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - Press release On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Buah Saidy, concluded and signed a $75-million- (seventy-five-million-dollar) agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)....
VP Jallow Addresses Permanent Secretaries
The Voice Gambia
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July 8, 2025
By: Lamin B. Darboe Communication Officer, MoPS The Vice President on Monday, July 7 2025 addressed the Permanent Secretaries (PSs) during a three-day retreat currently underway at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center,...
Barrow: New port to bring unquantifiable benefits to citizens
The Standard Gambia
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - By Lamin Cham President Adama Barrow on Saturday laid the foundation for the construction of the Deep Sea Port in Sanyang village. The project, a concession between the Gambia Ports Authority and Turkish conglomerate Albayrak, is...
BADMINTON ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS FAJARA CLUB TO PROMOTE GAME
The Standard Gambia
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By Olimatou Coker As part of activities marking World Badminton Day, the president of the Gambia Badminton Association, Abdoulie Ceesay, on Sunday presided over the donation of various badminton equipment to the Fajara Badminton...
Sustainability & tangible results at the forefront of Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme’s annual stocktaking
World Customs Organization
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The WCO’s Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, funded by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), organized its annual National Focal Points Meeting at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 to assess the...
Foundation for 5 new model state-of-the-art police stations laid
The Point
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The state-of -the-art project, part of joint EU-German Support to The Gambia Police Project, is being financed by the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and co-financed by the European Union (EU); highlighting the collaborative efforts to enhance...
First Oncology Nurse Leadership Programme in Africa launched...
Modern Ghana
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The Oncology Nurse Leadership Programme (ONLEP) has been officially launched at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) on Monday, July 7, 2025. The programme, the first of its kind in Africa, is set to revolutionise cancer care across...
Goldstar Air’s 24-hour Cargo Services To Drive Ghana’s Trade Globally
News Ghana
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July 7, 2025
Unique private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States-registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
A Growing Gap between Principle and Implementation: 20 Years of Responsibility to Protect
Inter Press Service
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June 26, 2025
Armed Conflicts, Featured, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, International Justice, Peace, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations International Justice UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the...
Testimony of Permanent Secretary Ministry of Petroleum into $30M Russian petroleum scandal
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - The Committee asked about the mandate of the Ministry. In response, the witness stated that the Ministry is responsible for the formulation of sectoral policies, the issuance of subsidiary legislation, and the exercise of...
GTSC Gets Top West Africa Transport Award
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) has been honoured with a prestigious award recognising its excellence in safe, reliable and innovative public transportation, making it the first Gambian company to receive such a...
VP Mpango to open Pan-African Social Security Summit in Arusha
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
ARUSHA: VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr Philip Mpango, is expected to officially open the 14th Africa Social Protection Policy-Makers Conference to be held in Arusha Region. Organised by the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA), the summit is scheduled...
SHOULD THE STATE WAIT FOR A COURT ORDER AFTER A CLEAR DECLARATION TO REINSTATE OMAR SARJO?
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 7, 2025
A government that claims to advocate for the rule of law does not wait for a court to order the dictates of law whenever it is evident that an act is outside the ambit of the law. Defending the rights of citizens is required by section 17 of the...
GOV’T TO FOOT D1.8 BLN LOANS OF DEFAULTING SOES
The Standard Gambia
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - By Arret Jatta A recent report by the National Assembly’s Public Finance Accounts Committee (FPAC) has revealed a concerning trend of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) failing to repay loans guaranteed by the government. According...
Cabinet Approves Lifting of Moratorium on Radio Broadcasting License with Conditions
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 7, 2025
A press release from the Gambia’s Ministry of Information indicates that following a Cabinet meeting held on July 3rd 2025, the Government of the Gambia has approved the conditional lifting of the moratorium on the issuance of radio broadcasting...
High Court Halts Proceedings in URR Football Dispute, Orders Internal Remedies...
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 1, 2025
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) The High Court in Banjul has ordered a stay of proceedings in a legal dispute between Kuteh Jonbul Football Club and the Upper River Region Football Association (URR-FA), directing the parties to first pursue internal...