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A call for unity and national transformation: Support for Essa Mbye Faal
The Standard Gambia
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, My name is Saikou Camara, a proud son of Kunkujang Keitaya, and I write to you today not just as an individual, but as a voice representing the aspirations of a generation longing for true transformation. I speak as...
Former BCC CEO scrutinised over D3M revenue contract awarded ‘irregularly’
The Point
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The special audit of BCC for the years 2021 and 2022 revealed that SABS was paid over D3 million for revenue collection services that duplicated the work already being carried out by BCC’s own revenue collectors. Batchilly admitted that the...
World Bank Liberia Country Manager Remarks at LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
[Georgia Wallen] Liberia Takes the Lead: 1st Country in Africa to deliver certified Professional Public Sector Accountants Remarks First LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony: World Bank Country Manager, Georgia Wallen July 4, 2025 Honorable...
U.S. supports region emergency management strengthening
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 6, 2025
The US Mission has announced the garduatuon of the first cohort of the Regional Public Health Emergency Management Training graduated in Abuja.In a press statement, Saturday in Abuja, it said the intermediate level training was hosted by the...
Italian Firm Trains 100 Tujereng Youth on Movie Production
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass An Italian Movie Company, Aldeas Films Production recently started one week training on movie production for one hundred young folks of Tujereng Village, Kombo South, West Coast Region. Speaking at the start of the training held...
Olunga joins Al Arabi in landmark move after Al Duhail stint
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 6, 2025
Kenyan striker Michael Olunga has officially joined Qatari side Al Arabi SC on a two-year deal, marking a significant new chapter in his illustrious football career. Olunga becomes only the second Kenyan to play for Al Arabi, following in the...
Liberia Hosts Major Maritime Conference, Reasserting Its Role as Regional Port Hub
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia has taken a significant stride toward reclaiming its position as a key port hub in West and Central Africa by successfully hosting the 10th meeting of the Harbor Masters and Port Facility Security...
US supports West African countries to enhance public health emergency response
Tribune Online
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July 6, 2025
Seventeen public health emergency operations center staff members from seven West African countries have graduated from a two-week training program designed to enhance their skills in managing public health emergencies. The training, hosted by the...
Celebrating Decade of Purpose: 10 Years of Building Africa’s Future
This Day
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July 5, 2025
Peter Adeshola Olowononi Leadership Change on the Horizon News had begun to filter in that there was going to be a leadership change. Palpable tension permeated the corridors and everyone was edgy about what the change was going to bring. Just as...
National Security Adviser Denies Seeing Accused’s Gun/ Having CCTV Footage of PIU Shooting
The Voice Gambia
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July 3, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass The National Security Adviser, Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng Wednesday denied seeing the alleged paramilitary shooter’s gun or having the CCTV footage of the shooting that occurred at Sukuta-Jabang Traffic Light. Appearing as a witness...
Great Green Wall: Upaya bersama Afrika menghijaukan kembali Sahel dan melawan degradasi lahan
Forests News
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July 4, 2025
Mulai dari makanan berbahan dasar tanaman lokal yang sebelumnya kurang dimanfaatkan, tas tangan dari rumput liar, hingga alat sederhana seperti tali untuk mencegah kebakaran hutan, beragam inovasi yang lahir dari komunitas kini mengubah cara...
ECOWAS Region Now Better Equipped To Tackle Epidemics, Pandemics – U.S.
New Telegraph
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July 5, 2025
The United States has announced that at least seven West African countries are now better equipped to prepare for and respond to epidemics and pandemics whenever and wherever they occur in the region. The declaration comes following the successful...
Darboe Wants Honourable Exit as UDP Leader
The Voice Gambia
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June 30, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi Ousainou Darboe, leader of main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has declared his intention to step down with honour from the party’s top position, acknowledging that UDP’s long-serving executives are preparing to hand over...
Nusrat SSS holds 50th graduation ceremony
The Point
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In his welcome remarks, Acting Principal Paul Graham Addae acknowledged that it was a bittersweet moment for the school as it bid farewell to five hundred and fifty students after three years of nurturing them in academic excellence and...
NHRC Holds Two-Day Capacity Building for Twenty-Five Prison Officers on Human Rights
The Fatu Network
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Mama A. Touray In line with the TRRC recommendation that the capacity of prison officers be strengthened to prevent alleged rights abuses against prisoners, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in...
Nigerian banks rake in profits for second straight year
Zawya
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Five among Nigeria’s top 10 banks reported combined record pre- tax profits of N4.6trn, a 70% in- crease from the previous year, with Zenith Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank’s holding companies crossing the trillion-naira mark for the first time. The...
Break down of the report on the parliamentary inquiry into the petroleum products sagaGam-petroleum (Part 1)
The Standard Gambia
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June 30, 2025
- Advertisement - Witness Testimony The Committee commenced its hearing with Gam-Petroleum’s (GP) general Manager (GM) by requesting an explanation of his mandate and qualifications for the role. In response, the GM informed the Committee that he...
Abbas Seeks Special African Parliamentary Forum To Tackle Conflicts
New Telegraph
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July 2, 2025
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has recommended a special African parliamentary forum to ensure natural resources are harnessed responsibly to serve and empower the Africa people. He made the recommendation on...
Terence Wallen, the “New Cool Ruler’ set to bring the spirit of Gregory Isaacs to Reggae Sumfest 2025
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 5, 2025
The ‘New Cool Ruler’ is heading to Montego Bay for his first performance on Jamaican soil. With his striking resemblance, effortless style, and magnetic charisma, British-born reggae singer Terence Wallen—son of Jamaican parents—doesn’t just...
More than a meal: Making African food the heart of our tourism story
Graphic
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July 5, 2025
What is Ghana’s staple food? This is a question I find surprisingly difficult to answer every time I travel and someone asks me. It’s not because we don’t have delicious meals — we absolutely do. The problem is that I don’t think we can agree on...