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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....
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...
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...
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)....
The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
50 Years Of Gowon’s Overthrow
Leadership
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July 5, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, will be the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. He was overthrown in a bloodless military coup on the same Tuesday, July 29, 1975. Most of us remember where we were at 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July...
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...
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...
Diddy's Case Re-Exposes the Sexual Devolution of The West Fo...
Modern Ghana
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The Western world comes with a lot of mysteries, mixed blessings, and very complex tests. When I claim something about the western world or any group, please note that I am referring to the average. The west and any major group like race, gender,...
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...
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...
‘2 soldiers found with items stolen from Jammeh’s house’
The Standard Gambia
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang Defence Minister Serign Modou Njie yesterday told the National Assembly that some of the items allegedly stolen from the residence of former president Jammeh in Kanilai were found in possession of two soldiers....
Former MP Reacts To Rejection of 2024 Draft Constitution
The Voice Gambia
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July 10, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh The Former National Assembly member for Kiang Central Bakary Camara has sharply reacted to the rejection of the 2024 Draft Constitution describing it as a historic milestone in the history of the sixth legislature. Camara an...
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...
Women & Society: Marie Sock: Leadership is service, not royalty
The Point
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In a candid interview, the outspoken businesswoman-turned-politician opens up about her journey, her rejection of toxic politics, and her grassroots vision for a new Gambia. At her serene residence in Bijilo, framed by the rustle of palms and the...
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...