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MB Vision Signs Two Promising Artists to Elevate Gambian Music Industry
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu In a move to promote competent and committed talents in the Gambian entertainment scene, MB Vision on Friday, 27th June 2025, signed contracts with two up-and-coming Gambian artists to support their music careers through...
Over 100 Turtles Found Dead along Gambian Coast Due to Harmful Fishing Practices
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
By Madiba Singhateh Over 100 dead turtles have been discovered along the Gambian coastline since the launch of the turtle bycatch reduction program, according to ongoing monitoring activities conducted in fishing communities. The disturbing trend...
Gambia expresses solidarity with Qatar following Iranian attack on Al Udeid Air Base
The Peninsula
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June 27, 2025
Banjul: The Republic of The Gambia expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar following Iran's attack on Al Udeid Air Base earlier this week, calling for the resolution of disputes through peaceful means and in accordance with international...
Gambia’s creatives selected to represent The Gambia at the International Competition in Russia.
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
By: Bakary Ceesay The Kardo National Stage was held in the Gambia, where Gambian creatives competed in the disciplines of DJing, Hip-hop, and Graffiti. It was an intense competition between the participants to get the chance to represent the...
VP Jallow Pays Tribute to Biri-Biri at Sevilla FC, Explores New Avenues for Gambia–Spain Sports Cooperation
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Editorial Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow met with Sevilla Football Club officials during a diplomatic visit to Spain, where he paid tribute to the late Gambian football legend Alhaji Momodou...
Gambia Loses Millions to Illicit Financial Flows- Dr. Manneh
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah Former Senior Official in Regional Integration at African Development Bank (ADB), Dr. Lamin Manneh says Illicit financial flows (IFFs) are draining millions from The Gambia, undermining infrastructure development, agriculture, and...
Sona Jobarteh appointed as Gambia Tourism Board Roaming Ambassador
The Point
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Sona Jobarteh was officially honoured during a prestigious awards dinner hosted by GTBoard at Casa Afriqa in Kololi on Wednesday. The event celebrated her global influence particularly among Millennial and Generation Z, and her steadfast promotion...
Gambian Student Becomes First Black Valedictorian at Turkish University
The Fatu Network
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June 27, 2025
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network Newsroom Modou Lamin Cham, a Gambian student, has graduated from Ankara Sosyal Bilimler University (Social Sciences University of Ankara) in Turkey with multiple academic distinctions. Cham completed his...
Ecobank Gambia Marks World MSME Day with Major Initiatives and a Call for Inclusive Finance
The Point
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Alhagie Bai Ceesay, Head of Commercial Banking, delivered a detailed presentation on the Ecobank Smart Business Pack a bundled solution tailored for early-stage businesses. The pack offers a Business Account, access to OmniLite, Trade Hub, Ecobank...
The Gambia Foreign Minister Dr Tangara Resigned.
Freedom Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
Mamadou Tangara is a politician and diplomat from the West African state of Gambia, who served as Minister several times and as Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations between 2013 and 2016, and again in 2017 and 2018. Since...
Gambia’s first workers depart for Spain in historic circular migration deal
The Point
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The initiative, designed to promote safe, legal, and productive migration, marks a milestone in bilateral cooperation between The Gambia and Spain, offering new employment opportunities for Gambians in Spain’s agricultural sector. At a...
GAMBIA IS 4TH MOST PEACEFUL COUNTRY IN AFRICA
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah The Gambia has been ranked the 4th most peaceful country in Africa according to the Global Peace Index 2025. The comprehensive assessment, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, also places The Gambia at...
Gambia Sets Fertilizer Price at GMD 1,100 Per Bag with GMD 1,875 Government Subsidy
The Fatu Network
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsroom The Gambian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security announced today that fertilizer will be sold to farmers at GMD 1,100 per bag for the current farming season, with 28,892...
Gambia College Students Demand Reliable Internet or Refund of Mandatory ICT Fee
The Fatu Network
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Dawda Baldeh Scores of students at The Gambia College are demanding improved internet services or the complete removal of the mandatory D1,000 annual internet fee. Fatima Jabbie, a second-year student at the college,...
Secka: The Gambia MPC likely to leave MPR unchanged at 17% in 2025
CNBC Africa
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July 3, 2025
Alieu Secka, a Transformation Specialist at ABSS Consulting, provided a comprehensive analysis on CNBC concerning the monetary policy outlook for The Gambia amid fluctuating oil prices and ongoing inflationary pressures. His insights suggest a...
Second Batch of Gambian Migrant Workers to Spain Set for Interviews Next Week
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By Assan Bah The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment announced on Wednesday that interviews and selection for the second batch of 50 Gambian migrant workers will take place on July 10 and 11, 2025. Of those candidates,...
Gambian seafarers call for end to harassment at sea
The Point
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They alleged that most of the harassment and discrimination are meted out to them by foreigners, faulting authorities for turning a blind eye to their issues. These disturbing tales include sometimes working under appalling conditions which...
Shelter Crisis: The Growing Burden of Rent in The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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July 3, 2025
Finding decent accommodation in The Gambia has become a major struggle, especially for low- and middle-income earners. As the cost of living continues to rise, the housing crisis is tightening its grip on urban and peri-urban areas, with rent...
Consultants hold meetings in Banjul, KM ahead of professionalization of Gambian League
The Point
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The consultant was at Kerr Real in Mile 7 to meet with the 15 times Gambian champions, Real de Banjul Football Club, who were just crowned league winners for a third straight season. The parties discussed matters around the subject matter. From...
Bread Rise Deepens Gambia’s Cost of Living Crisis
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By Nelson Manneh As of July 1st, 2025, the cost of a loaf of bread in The Gambia officially rose from D10 to D12. The price hike, affecting both Tapalapa and Senfur loaves, follows a consensus reached between the government and the Gambia Bakers...