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BCC Land Deals Under Scrutiny As Two Businessmen Testify at The Commission
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By Fatou Krubally The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Thursday heard testimonies from two key businessmen involved in controversial land transactions with Banjul City Council (BCC), both admitting a lack of formal ownership despite...
Info Ministry clarifies status of ‘alleged illegal importation and sale of petroleum products’
The Point
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In the interest of transparency, accuracy, and respect for institutional processes, the Government wishes to clarify the following: The report in question remains an internal document of the National Assembly and has not been officially debated or...
First Malaria Drug approved for Newborns and young infants: Study
Medical Dialogues
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July 11, 2025
Novartis has received approval for Coartem Baby, the world's first malaria treatment specifically for newborns and young infants. Approved by Swiss regulators, the drug is expected to gain swift authorization in eight African countries involved in...
FPAC raises red flag over drugs safety, assets and funds at BMCH
The Point
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The revelations were made at the laying of the report of the standing committee of FPAC. The report covers the 2020 audited accounts of the Government of The Gambia, and the annual-activity reports and audited financial statements of public...
Economist Links Dalasi Volatility to Trade Deficits
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah Dr. Foday Joof, an economic expert, has linked The Gambia’s persistent dalasi volatility to its heavy trade deficits and low market confidence, warning that the country’s overreliance on imports and limited exports continues to...
Former-DEPUTY AMBASSADOR CAMARA ACCUSES GOV’T OF FORCED RETIREMENT PMO rejects allegations
The Standard Gambia
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah Lamin Camara, a seasoned Gambian public servant and former Permanent Secretary and deputy head of mission at the Gambian embassy in Bissau, has accused the government of ‘unjustifiably’ forcing him to retire. In an...
“Our Personnel Are Always Assaulted on Duty” – DLEAG Chief Raises Alarm Over Drug War Risks
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Dawda Baldeh The Director General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG), Demba Ceesay, has highlighted the significant challenges faced by his officers in their ongoing battle against illicit...
West Africa must break trade barriers to unlock $500bn regional potential – says WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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June 23, 2025
Nosakhale Akhimien (Channels TV): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 June 2025: The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged West African leaders to dismantle trade barriers, reduce costs, and think regionally...
Swissmedic approves Novartis' Coartem Baby to treat malaria in newborns and young infants
Pharmabiz.com
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Novartis announced Coartem (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby has been approved by Swissmedic as the first malaria medicine for newborns and young infants. The new treatment, also known as Riamet Baby in some countries, was developed in collaboration...
Deputies reject 2024 draft constitution
The Point
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Out of the 56 members of the National Assembly, 35 voted in favour of the 2024 Draft Constitution, while 21 voted against it. No member abstained from the vote. Despite gaining a majority, the draft constitution failed to meet the required...
Former Newcastle United captain receives five-year football ban as statement released
Chronicle Live
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June 21, 2025
Former Newcastle United midfielder Geremi has been banned from football by the Cameroon FA for five years. This follows a dispute with president Samuel Eto'o, which has led to the former Newcastle captain being suspended from all football-related...
DAZN nets significant Serie A rights deal covering UK and US
Sportcal
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July 4, 2025
Global sports streaming service DAZN will provide coverage of Italian soccer’s top-tier Serie A in several international markets, including the UK and US, as it looks to consolidate rights to the league globally. As part of its rights package in...
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...
Connect, protect and coexist: key terms at the Africa-Spain Summit 2025
Atalayar
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July 8, 2025
Madrid hosted the Africa-Spain Summit 2025 between 6 and 8 July. The summit was organised by One Africa Forums to further strengthen collaboration at all levels between Africa and Spain. One Africa Forums is an organisation that creates economic...
NBR communities hail ActionAid interface
The Point
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The residents made this disclosure during a recent interface between communities and stakeholders, organised by ActionAid International-The Gambia (AAITG). The session attracted security personnel, youth leaders and elders and a cross section of...
One all draw in the constitutional match – what next?
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, With the throwing out of the Barrow Draft Constitution by the National Assembly, we seem to be back to square one as far as the country’s constitutional reform process is concerned. How did we get here? One may tend...
Trump Administration’s Proposed Cuts to Accountability for Mass Atrocities Undermine Its Own Strategic Goals
Just Security
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July 8, 2025
The second Trump administration has made clear its intention to prioritize an “America First,” “peace through strength” foreign policy that reasserts its idea of a “safer, stronger, and more prosperous America,” ostensibly controls spending, and...
Mark Steyn, Cole Porter and Free Speech
Quadrant
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July 1, 2025
I’m cruising down New England country lanes that criss-cross towns that look like Norman Rockwell theme parks—on my way to find Mark Steyn—but I’m not allowed to tell you exactly where I am. My destination is the equivalent of a military bunker—a...
To those who stood against the Barrow draft
The Standard Gambia
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Alagie Saidy-Barrow Thanks to all those who stood against the Barrow Authoritarian Treaty. You will be on the right side of history on this issue. No individual should be allowed to hold a population of over two million people...
Barrow should ensure accountability for the 2019 fire incident at fisheries
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, Today, June 23rd, we have submitted a position paper to Pres Adama Barrow calling on him to ensure there is accountability for the fire incident that engulfed the head office of the Ministry of Fisheries and Water...