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Aviation: BAGASOO expands mandate, introduces $1 passenger safety levy
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
West Africa’s aviation safety improves from 40% to 63% From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has introduced a $1 passenger safety levy as part of major reforms to enhance...
West African aviation safety report surge from 40% to 63% — BAGASOO
Business Day
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July 1, 2025
The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has reported a significant improvement in aviation safety across its member states, with the safety profile rising from 40% to 63% since the organisation’s...
Aviation body to kick off $1 passenger safety levy January 2026
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO), has disclosed that the $1 passenger safety levy on flight ticket for member countries will take off January 2026. The Executive Director, BAGASOO Soraya...
Three Media Houses Present Videos in Police Shooting Trial
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 2, 2025
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) Three media houses—QTV Gambia, Kerr Fatou, and The Fatu Network—have presented video footage before the High Court in the ongoing trial involving Ousainou and Amie Bojang, accused in a high-profile police shooting case....
Goldstar Air’s destinations entertainment festivals to take ...
Modern Ghana
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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 West...
Liberia: Big Boost for Public School Teachers As Credit Union Reports L$16M Surplus, Calls for Increased Membership
Front Page Africa
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July 8, 2025
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – The National Teachers Association of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society (NATLCUCS) has concluded its 6th Annual General Assembly in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, with the announcement of a net surplus of...
Assembly rejects new constitution bill
The Standard Gambia
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang After a breathtaking marathon debate on the merits of the 2024 constitution bill, the National Assembly last night voted to reject the bill by 35 -21. Needing 44 votes to secure its passing, the bill failed 9...
Persons with Disabilities Voice Frustration Over Delayed Implementation of Disability Bill
The Fatu Network
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July 1, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow Persons living with disabilities in The Gambia have voiced serious concerns over what they describe as the government’s ongoing lack of commitment to addressing their needs, particularly the slow...
Beware! Cyber-attacks, threats on the prowl
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
In an increasingly interconnected world, Nigeria, like many countries, finds itself grappling with the pervasive and evolving threat of cybercrime. The rapid adoption of digital technologies, while fueling economic growth and innovation, has...
Big Boost for Public Teacher, Education Workers
Liberian Observer
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The National Teacher Association of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society (NATLCUCS) has climaxed it 6th Annual General Assembly in Buchanan Grand Bassa County with a financial disclosure of the Net Surplus of LDR $16,139,734.68, as compare 14...
Aviation: BAGASOO Introduces $1 Passenger Safety Levy, Takes Effect January 2026
This Day
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June 30, 2025
• West Africa Aviation safety improves from 40 to 60 per cent Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has introduced a $1 passenger safety levy, as part of major reforms to...
How far Nigeria don reach to change Donald Trump ban bifor di 60 days deadline?
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
Recently, President Donald Trump administration don announce say dem go soon enforce rules wey go block citizens from Nigeria, Ghana and 34 oda nations from entering di United States, even if dem get valid visa or to stay back afta di 60 days...
“Order From the Top” Blocked $30M Criminal Case
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 9, 2025
By Assan Bah The Inspector General of Police, Seedy Muctar Touray, has told the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance and Public Enterprises (FPAC) and Public Enterprises Committee (PEC) that he was never officially briefed on the...
First Oncology Nurse Leadership Programme in Africa launched at UHAS
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
The Oncology Nurse Leadership Programme (ONLEP) was 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 the...
High Court Orders Suspension of Football Activities in URR
The Voice Gambia
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July 1, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi In a ruling delivered on June 25, 2025, the High Court of The Gambia ordered the suspension of all football activities in the Upper River Region (URR). The ruling came after a fierce legal dispute involving four regional clubs:...
Strategic Benefits Of Wa Airport Goldstar Air Will Unleash To Transform The Upper West Region Into An Agrarian City
News Ghana
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June 23, 2025
International airline Goldstar Air, a private Ghanaian and United States registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority to operate passenger and cargo flights across West Africa...
Alleged armed robbers reveal ‘inhumane treatment’ at Mile 2
The Point
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“My Lord, despite the fact that we are remand prisoners, we are kept in solitary confinement for 24 hours with our hands in handcuffs. The handcuffs are only removed for 30 minutes daily to allow us to take shower and empty our buckets,” Ansumana...
EFSCRJ writes to State House on the non-implementation of NA resolutions on GTBoard staff petition
The Standard Gambia
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July 1, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, We have submitted to the Office of the President our position paper on the non-implementation of the resolutions by the National Assembly on its inquiry into the GTBoard staff petition. The petition was submitted by...
WHAT IS THE END OBJECTIVE OF THE SANYANG DEEP SEAPORT PROJECT?
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 1, 2025
What are the stages of its implementation? What is the status of the company implementing the project? What concessions have been given by government to the company and for how long? What benefits are to be derived by the country? Would the...
Read Between the Lines: Integrity of National Documents and U.S. Travel Restrictions
The Point
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For countries like The Gambia, ensuring that these documents are credible, secure, and internationally trusted is no longer optional—it is essential. Mr. President, recent reports indicate that the United States Government is reviewing or...