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74 visa-free destinations Filipinos can visit
Gulf News
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Ready to trade your screens for skylines? If your passport's feeling neglected and your feet are itching for an adventure, we’ve got just the ticket — or rather, 74 of them, as per Henley & Partners (H&P) and latest updates (as of July 8, 2025)....
MCA Head Casts Doubt on Link Between Contaminated Syrups and Children’s...
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 27, 2025
By Mariama Marong The acting executive director of The Gambia’s Medicines Control Agency (MCA) on Wednesday questioned the widely held belief that the deaths of dozens of children from acute kidney injury (AKI) were solely caused by imported...
War crimes probes in Ukraine, Myanmar among two dozen programmes at risk of US funding cuts
The Straits Times
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June 26, 2025
US President Donald Trump wants to ensure that American-taxpayer money funds programmes that are aligned with his “America First” policies.PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON/THE HAGUE - The White House on June 25 recommended terminating US funding for...
Trump wants to slash war crimes investigation funds, Reuters reports
The Kyiv Independent
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June 26, 2025
The White House has recommended terminating U.S. funding for multiple programs that investigate war crimes worldwide, including Russian war crimes in Ukraine, Reuters reported on June 26. Since U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration in...
A special message to all UDPians, at home and abroad
The Standard Gambia
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June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, Fellow UDPians, There comes a time in every political movement when reflection must meet action and when unity must guide the path forward. That time is now. The United Democratic Party (UDP) has long been the home...
Portsmouth eye ambitious swoop for £12m West Brom forward but face competition from Leeds United
BirminghamWorld
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July 8, 2025
Pompey are reportedly eager to sign a West Brom star in a blow to Rangers and Leeds United. Portsmouth are considering a swoop for Grady Diangana following the winger’s release from West Bromwich Albion, according to a recent report. Pompey, eager...
URR Director Urges Farmers to Wait, Use Seeds Wisely
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 23, 2025
By Lamin Fatty, reporting from Basse As the rains begin to mark their return to the farmlands of The Gambia’s easternmost region, Samba John, the Regional Agricultural Director for the Upper River Region (URR), has issued a cautious but resolute...
African leaders urge U.S. to embrace investment-driven partnerships and review tariffs
3News.com
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June 24, 2025
African leaders have called on Monday for an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and investment in Africa’s economic potential. Addressing more than 2,000 government and business...
World Richest Man
The Times of India
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Surpassing the modern-day billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, Mansa Musa, the 14th-century king of the Mali Empire, is often regarded as the richest person in history. With an estimated fortune of $131bn (£99bn), he is the wealthiest man...
Des députés fustigent le système budgétaire, le qualifiant de « bulldozer sans pieds »
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
Par: Fatou Krubally Plusieurs membres de l’Assemblée nationale ont vivement critiqué le système budgétaire gambien, le qualifiant d’inefficace et incapable de tenir l’exécutif pour responsable, malgré la récurrence des malversations financières....
Recevabilité des déclarations de l’ancien greffier du KMC
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
Par: Nicholas Bass Comparu mardi devant la juge Sarah Aryee de la Haute Cour de Banjul, l’avocat de la défense I. K. Jallow, représentant trois agents judiciaires accusés d’avoir manipulé 52 blocs de cocaïne au tribunal de première instance de...
Russia Unlocking Africa’s Food Security: Model of Connectivity and Collaboration
Pressenza
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July 6, 2025
With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly to change with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opening new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also...
We’re not vague when it comes to Dutch capitals
The Times
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Fifty years ago you would have found reports in The Times about “the Ukraine”. Fifty years before that we wrote about “the Lebanon”. We have dropped both those definite articles, although we still refer to the Gambia and the Bronx. Nothing too...
Georgia lawmakers address possible U.S. travel restrictions affecting African-Caribbean nations
SE Atlanta News - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
El-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshotEl-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshot State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, along with members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus, is set to hold a press...
NDP Kebba Madi Bojang Gives Reason for Removal from NPP Position
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
By: Haddy Touray Kebba Madi Bojang, the defactor leader of the newly formed National Democratic Party (NDP) has disclosed that his expulsion from the executive of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) is a ploy meant to force him to talk on...
Institute of Chartered Accountants impeaches prexy
The Standard Gambia
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June 27, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (GICA) on Tuesday announced that it has removed Paul J Gaye as its leader “due to lack of confidence in his leadership”. In a statement sent to The Standard yesterday morning, the...
Healing the Nation: Pate’s silent war against Nigeria’s Broken Health System
Pulse
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July 3, 2025
From delivering sharp immunisation interventions to pioneering universal healthcare reforms, Pate has transformed both local systems and Nigeria’s health reputation.1) Early life and BackgroundPate was born on September 6, 1968, in Misau, Bauchi...
Merck Foundation Marks 'World Art Day' Through Their Film, Song, Media And Fashion Awards 2025 In Partnership With Africa's First Ladies To Raise Awareness About Social & Health Issues
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation....
Novartis Receives Approval For First Malaria Medicine For Newborn Babies And Young Infants
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Coartem® (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby becomes first malaria treatment approved for newborn babies and young infants Rapid approvals in eight African countries now expected under a special global health scheme run...
Squid Game Season 3: Final Season Global Release Time & Date Details
ABC Money
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June 26, 2025
Squid Game, the South Korean survival drama that took the world by storm in 2021, is set to conclude with its third season on June 27, 2025. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series has captivated audiences with its intense narrative and social...