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Support Pours in for Ebrima Ndow, the Blind Gambian Hacker
The Fatu Network
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July 12, 2025
- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow In the weeks following the captivating yet poignant story published by The Fatu Network about Ebrima Ndow, a remarkable young man born without sight but gifted with exceptional hacking skills, a transformative...
Gambia’s Justice Ministry Receives 619 Cases for Prosecution in Five Years
The Fatu Network
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Mama A. Touray The Gambia’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda A. Jallow, has revealed that his ministry received 619 case files for potential prosecution between 2021 and the present. - Advertisement - Jallow...
Gambia’s Constitution Draft Rejected Again
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
The first demand of the Gambian people after 22 years of authoritarian rule from July 22, 1994, to December 2, 2016, has failed for the second time under President Adama Barrow. The question everyone is now asking is: what is behind the failure of...
Gambia Participates, GPU train journalists on governance, inclusive politics
The Point
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The event, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, brought together 30 journalists from various media houses across The Gambia. The training aims to sharpen the capacity of reporters to cover governance issues,...
Gambian Disability Advocate Recognised by ADD International for Political Inclusion Work
The Fatu Network
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsroom Cherno Ceesay, a young disability rights activist from The Gambia, has been featured by UK-based organisation ADD International (Action on Disability and Development International) for his...
Gambia scales up gender security action with AU-aligned monitoring training
The Point
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Organised by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, the five-day training is being held at Tamala Beach Resort from July 7 to 11, 2025. The...
Gambian Lawmakers Reject New Constitution
News Central TV
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July 8, 2025
Gambian lawmakers on Monday rejected a draft constitution designed to strengthen the West African nation’s democracy after years of dictatorship. Opposition leaders cited the document’s failure to include crucial stakeholders as a key reason for...
Cuban FM congratulates his new Gambian counterpart
Cuban News Agency
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July 11, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 11 (ACN) Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuban foreign minister, congratulated Sering Modou Njie on his recent appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of Gambia. In a...
Gambia Generates Over $60 Million from Oil Exploration Licenses in Eight Years
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By Assan Bah The Gambian government has reported a significant boost in revenue from oil exploration licenses, generating a total of USD $60,346,263 over the past eight years. This revenue has come from three main license holders since 2017,...
Gambia stands its ground against a new law over concerns of exploitation
Business Insider Africa
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July 8, 2025
The proposed constitutional amendment in Gambia, aimed at modifying the presidential term limit, has been decisively rejected by the country's lawmakers. This rejection stems from a critical loophole identified within the bill, raising concerns...
Gambian Government Acknowledges Defeat of 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament, Pledges Continued Reform Efforts
The Fatu Network
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsroom The Government of The Gambia has confirmed that the 2024 Draft Constitution has failed to secure the required parliamentary support to move forward, following a key vote in the National...
Gambian Parliament Rejects 2024 Draft Constitution in Second Major Blow to Reform Agenda
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray For the second time in five years, Gambia’s legislature has voted down a bill that would have paved the way for a new constitution, dealing a crushing setback to efforts to overhaul the country’s governance framework and fulfill...
Gambian Fishermen Decry Night Fishing Closure as “Sham”
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By Madiba Singhateh Fishermen across The Gambia have voiced their frustration over the government’s failure to effectively implement the night fishing closure, describing it as a policy that is “never respected” and “selectively enforced.” They...
Gambian youth discover opportunities in engineering, welding
The Point
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Gambian youth are increasingly finding opportunities in engineering and welding through technical and vocational training programmes. The programmes are aimed at equipping young people with practical skills in various fields, including welding and...
Gambia lawmakers reject new draft constitution
The Standard
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Political supporters on the outskirts of Banjul on November 25, 2016. [AFP] Gambian lawmakers have rejected a draft constitution aimed at strengthening the tiny west African country after years of dictatorship, with opposition leaders saying it...
The Krio People of The Gambia By Nana Grey-Johnson
The Standard Gambia
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July 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Cherno Omar Barry Pages: 404 Chapters: 25, with appendices and photo archives Reviewed by Dr Cherno Omar Barry The literary landscape of Gambian historiography receives a monumental addition in Nana Grey-Johnson’s masterful...
CHAN 2024: Again, Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 70 Match Officials
Leadership
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July 17, 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which is set to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A...
Gambia will not provide safe haven to criminals - says IGP Touray
The Point
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IGP Seedy Muktar Touray gave this warning last Thursday in Farafenni, as he presided over the laying of a foundation stone for five new model police stations to be built in the country. The project, part of joint EU-German Support to The Gambia...
Gambian lawmakers throw out Bill to review constitution
Panapress
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July 8, 2025
08 july 2025 - 11:04:32 MA/MSS 209 Views Panafrican News Agency Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Gambian National Assembly has once again rejected a bid to overhaul West African country's Constitution, voting down the bill for that purpose after hours...
Gambian Dancers Shine on International Stage: Flex Fuzion Dance Academy Takes Moscow by Storm
The Voice Gambia
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July 8, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu Under the leadership of Ndey Fatou Jabang, Founder of Flex Fuzion Entertainment and Dance Academy, three talented dancers from The Gambia are currently participating in a prestigious international summer dance training in...