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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...
Goldstar Air, the wings of Ghana and Belly of America marks ...
Modern Ghana
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The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline 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...
Fifty Years of Gowon’s Overthrow, by Eric Teniola
Prompt News Online
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July 4, 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...
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...
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...
Fifty years of Gowon’s overthrow
The Cable
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July 4, 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...
Parliamentary Committee Orders BCC To Recover Missing Market Revenue
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally A parliamentary committee has directed The Banjul City Council (BCC) to immediately recover suppressed market revenue following serious audit revelations exposing financial mismanagement and gaps in accountability. A recent...
IsDB Approves US$277 Million to Foster Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Member Countries
Islamic Development Bank
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Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 07 July 2025 – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved over US$277 million in new development financing to help create jobs, improve access to essential services, and support inclusive, sustainable growth...
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...
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...
GSSS celebrates 66 years of academic excellence with Class of 2025
The Point
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In his opening remarks, Principal Momodou Baba Jallow expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty for granting him the strength to witness yet another milestone in the school’s proud history. He also extended appreciation to the Board of...
Security Sector Reform
The Standard Gambia
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - Slow as it is, The Gambia’s Security Sector Reform informed by the transition from a twenty-two-year dictatorship to a democracy, has registered some improvements in the area of infrastructure. Just yesterday, the Inspector...
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...
CDS Urges Soldiers to Embrace Savings Culture for Financial Stability
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat A. Cham, has called on military personnel to cultivate a habit of saving, particularly through the GAF Credit Union, in a bid to cushion...
Skepper Eyes Global Stardom with ‘Jungle’
The Point
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Produced by Essential Musik, the song is about love, reflecting the emotions of being deeply in love - the thrill, the risks, the mystery, and the depth - as described by the artiste. The track was officially released on May 13, 2025. “This song...
IEC launches validation workshop for Strategic Plan 2025–2029
The Point
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This strategic initiative represents a critical milestone in the IEC’s continued efforts to enhance institutional performance, strengthen electoral systems, and ensure operational readiness for the 2026 Presidential Election and subsequent...
ECOWAS and its survival
Daily Trust
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July 4, 2025
Let me begin by congratulating the government and people of Ghana on the occasion of this year’s Republic Day celebrations. I must also commend the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshie, for organising this lecture. As you may be...
The truth about Victorian colonisation
The Spectator Australia
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July 7, 2025
The over 100 recommendations to the Victorian government, including Aboriginal reparations, natural resource revenue, and selling off public land, made by the Yoorrook Commission’s latest report Truth Be Told, rests entirely on one historical...
Goldstar Air, The Wings Of Ghana And Belly Of America Marks 249th Independence Day Of The United States
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline 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...
Ward Disaster Committees Trained on Flood Preparedness
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah The West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA ResIP 2) Project, in partnership with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Thursday launched a two-day capacity building workshop for Ward Disaster Committees. Participants were drawn...