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Justice Minister Flags Funding, Resource Gaps in Janneh Commission Work
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow has admitted to lawmakers that the Janneh Commission, which investigated the assets of former President Yahya Jammeh, operated under tight funding and relied heavily on...
Creed Energy, Ultimate Biege Logistics Owe GRA over D20 Million in Tax Obligations
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Assan Bah The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance and Public Enterprises (FPAC), and the Public Enterprises Committee (PEC), have disclosed in a report that Creed Energy and Ultimate Biege Logistics, owe the Gambia Revenue Authority...
Court Orders Man To pay D5000 Fine Or Face 4-Month-Jail-Term
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
By: Isatou Sarr The Brikama Magistrates’ Court Monday ordered Demba Camara to pay a fine of five thousand dalasis (D5000) or in default to face four (4) months jail-term. Magistrate K.B Sambou, the presiding magistrate convicted and sentenced Mr....
Interior Minister Warns against ‘Laissez-Passer’ Levies
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Assan Bah Minister of Interior Abdoulie Sanyang has warned against the levying of laissez-passer on non-Gambians, emphasising that laissez-passer should be issued free of charge as stated under the Gambia’s Immigration law. Minister Sanyang...
Sering Modou Njie Appointed as New Foreign Affairs Minister
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
A press statement from the State House has announced that President Adama Barrow appointed Sering Modou Njie as Foreign Affairs Minister. The statement read as follows: “In consistent with the powers vested in him by Sections 71 (1) and 1 (3) of...
TRIBUTES POUR FOR LATE KANIFING EAST FC COACH KEBBA DRAMMEH
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - The football fraternity is mourning the demise of Kebba Drammeh, coach of Second Division side Kanifing East FC. Gibou, as he was fondly called, died suddenly on Tuesday. The Gambia Football Federation GFF said in a statement...
Horny Brit grans told 'stop holidaying in our country – look for toyboys elsewhere'
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Horny British grans flocking to The Gambia on the prowl for toyboys have been urged to holiday elsewhere — as government officials beg for "quality tourists". The small West African nation has such a reputation for promiscuous pensioners seeking...
The lamp of compassion ignites West Africa: Dr Pir Syed Lakhte Hassanain Charts a Sufi-inspired path of sacred service
The Standard Gambia
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July 14, 2025
- Advertisement - By Professor Dr Atif Amin Al Hussaini “He gave his wealth in charity to purify himself. Not as payment for favours received, but longed for the pleasure of His Lord, the Highest…”(Al-Layl: 18-21) Under the celestial guidance of...
UNDP & ONS train Inter-Party Committee on Security Sector Reform
The Point
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The training, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, brought together representatives from different political parties in The Gambia. The session was aimed at enhancing participant’s understanding and engagement in...
Russia’s expanding role in Africa’s food security
Business and Financial Times
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July 15, 2025
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH As global geopolitical dynamics shift, Africa continues to recalibrate its economic partnerships, particularly with Russia. Following two high-profile Russia–Africa summits, cooperation in the area of food security emerged...
Senegal becomes ninth African country to eliminate trachoma
Medical News
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July 15, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO's African Region to have achieved this feat. "I commend Senegal for freeing its population...
Oil report blames officials
Africa Confidential
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11 Jul 2025 A report by Gambia’s lawmakers has blamed three state officials for interfering with a police investigation into the importation and sale of 36,000 tonnes of sanctioned Russian diesel worth US$29 million in 2023. United Arab...
Turo Darboe Steps Up Rural Support With New Borehole Projects
The Voice Gambia
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July 10, 2025
By: Haddy Touray Gambian philanthropist Modou Turo Darboe has stepped up his support to rural communities by inaugurating six new boreholes aimed at improving access to clean drinking water for needy families. Over the weekend, Darboe, who is the...
More than 90% of shadow fleet ships are producing insurance certificates when challenged
Lloyd's List
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THE vast majority of shadow fleet* tankers passing through the Baltic Sea and the English Channel are producing evidence of insurance when challenged by European coastal states, but it remains unclear how many certificates are valid. Baltic...
100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa appoints Bright K. Asiamah as Country Director of Ghana
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 15, 2025
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Kigali played host to one of Africa’s most distinguished gatherings — the 100 Most Notable Africans Business & Leadership Summit from 4th to 6th July, 2025. This high-level event brought together transformational...
From ambition to action: How Africa’s homegrown agricultural strategies are forging a path to food security and prosperity
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Africa’s agricultural landscape presents both great potential and significant challenges. The continent has strong farming communities and diverse agricultural areas. These factors offer the ability to feed its growing population and drive...
Mayor Lowe Faces Scrutiny Over D1.29 Million LED Lights Deal in Breach of Procurement Laws
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 15, 2025
By Yankuba Jallow The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday, 14 July 2025, subjected Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe and former Banjul City Council (BCC) Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Batchilly to intense scrutiny over the controversial...
Trump’s disrespect for African states persists
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
Forging a diplomatic endeavour among many states aims to achieve a quid pro quo status in international relations. While these relations strive to be on equal footing, mutual respect is highly encouraged among leaders, especially in their...
Gaffer Ebou Jarra talks about North Star Academy endeavours
The Point
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Jarra, who coached Talinding United, Gamtel, Real de Banjul, The Gambia Armed Forces and The Gambia Ports Authority, explained that North Star Academy emerged in The Gambia in 2024. Jarra stated that they booked their place in the North Bank...
Gov’t withdraws Tambadou’s ICJ nomination
The Point
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The decision comes only a few months after Tambadou’s historic nomination in February 2025 as The Gambia’s first attempt to gain representation on the ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands....