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EFSCRJ stands in solidarity with GALA against corruption
The Standard Gambia
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July 17, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, We wish to associate with GALA in their crusade against corruption and the lack of political will to ensure accountability in The Gambia. Corruption has not only been normalised by the Barrow Government but also it...
New Foreign minister vows transparent diplomacy
The Point
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad convened a strategic breakfast meeting on July 15, 2025, at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul to formally introduce Hon. Sering Modou Njie as the newly appointed Foreign...
Medina Utd need point against Essau to gain automatic promotion to 1st Tier
The Point
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#Sports Jul 17, 2025, 11:39 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe Medina United need just a point against Essau United in their final league outing today, Thursday, 17th July 2025 at the Jarra-Soma Mini Stadium to gain automatic promotion to The Gambia...
Latrikunda Utd officially relegated to 3rd Division
The Point
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Latrikunda United have been officially relegated to the Third Division League. The Latrikunda based-team occupy third-place from bottom on the 2024-2025 Gambia Football Federation GFF) Division Two League table with 32 points after 33 league...
NRA Assesses OIC Roads as Residents Complain of Flooding
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 18, 2025
By Nelson Manneh In anticipation of above-normal rainfall for the 2025 rainy season, the National Roads Authority (NRA) and its partners conducted an inspection tour of the newly constructed OIC roads on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following...
NHRC Validates Status Report on Implementation of Government White Paper on TRRC Recommendations
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 18, 2025
By Nelson Manneh With the mandate to promote and protect human rights, and to restore democracy, good governance and the rule of law in the country, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), together with stakeholders, yesterday Thursday, 17...
Kurang Accuses Amie Bensouda of Interference in Sales of Asset
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 18, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray Alhagie Mamadi Kurang, former Secretary to the Janneh Commission, detailed what he described as interference, questionable decisions, and ethical lapses during the asset recovery process following the fall of former President...
NCAC Participates In Museum And Heritage Professionals Training
The Voice Gambia
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July 18, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The International Council of Museums (ICOM), headquartered in Madrid, Spain, concluded a three-day online training on Thursday for young museum and heritage professionals. Held from Tuesday, 15th July to Thursday, 17th July...
Kenyans Mimisa, Kuria and Yiembe among 70 CHAN 2024 match officials
TV47
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July 18, 2025
The Confederation (CAF) has announced the official list of match officials appointed for the CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) 2024, scheduled to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A total of 70 match...
NBR Youths Demand 5% of Council Funds for Youth and Sports Development
The Voice Gambia
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July 18, 2025
By: Haruna Kuyateh Pro-youth associations and youths of North Bank Region have embarked on advocacy efforts to allocate 5% of their council’s development budget to youth and sports initiatives. In a concerted effort to promote inclusive youth...
Darboe Once Again Renews Public Criticism of Barrow over Withdrawal of Tambadou’s ICC Nomination, Highlights Risks of Ethnic Tensions
The Fatu Network
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July 18, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow Veteran politician and United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has once again renewed his public criticism of President Adama Barrow over the withdrawal of former Justice Minister Ba...
Good people don’t plot others’ downfall — A call to integrity
The Standard Gambia
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July 18, 2025
- Advertisement - By Abdoulie Mam Njie Introduction Professor Madiemba Faal, a respected Senegalese philosopher and public intellectual, recently offered a sobering reminder that echoes far beyond Senegal’s borders. Speaking in Wolof on social...
La Cour suprême associe des avocates à l’affaire pro-MGF contre l’État
The Voice Gambia
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July 18, 2025
Par: Nicholas Bass La Cour suprême de Gambie, sous la présidence de l’honorable juge Edrisa Mbai, a accordé mercredi une requête déposée par l’Association des femmes juristes gambiennes (FLAG) pour être partie prenante dans l’affaire en faveur des...
The Real Fertility Crisis: UNFPA, Government AffirmCommitment to Addressing Reproductive Health needs of Women, Girls and Young People
The Standard Gambia
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July 16, 2025
- Advertisement - By Hulimatou Ceesay The United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Gambia Government through the National Population Commission Secretariat (NPCS) has affirm their commitment to addressing the sexual reproductive health needs...
Why Barrow should not run for a third term?
The Standard Gambia
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July 16, 2025
- Advertisement - By Sulayman Jeng The Gambia has seen substantial political and social transitions throughout President Barrow’s leadership. Barrow was a symbol of optimism for democratic reform when he first came to office following the historic...
My personal reflection on the dictator is us by Alhagie Saidy-Barrow.
The Standard Gambia
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July 16, 2025
- Advertisement - By Ndey Jobarteh I want to begin this reflection by sharing something quite personal. My copy of The Dictator Is Us is not just any book; Cherno Bah bought it and made sure that it bears Alagie Saidy-Barrow’s signature, and Adama...
Michail Antonio snubs Marcus Rashford and names forgotten star as toughest opponent
The Mirror
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July 18, 2025
Michail Antonio has claimed the player he struggled to cope with the most was former Swansea striker Mo Barrow, who is now playing in the second tier of South Korean football with Incheon United. The ex-West Ham star was a prolific frontman during...
GRA, Senegal customs experts meet in Banjul
The Point
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The meeting, which brought together participants from various stakeholder institutions including the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, and the Clearing and Forwarding Agents, was held on 16 and 17 July 2025 at Bakadaji Hotel. In his...
African Development Fund supports climate-resilient rice value chains in West Africa
Africa Business Communities
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional funding window of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a $9.44 million grant for the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) to strengthen the climate resilience of...
Drive carefully, we are in rainy season!
The Point
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On daily basis, innocent lives are lost in addition to a significant amount of materials that get lost as well. There is no denying that it is the responsibility of the government to implement the traffic laws in letter and spirit. From worn-out...