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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...
Africa sharpens food security focus with US$9.4M grant for climate...
Food Ingredients First
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The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) has received a US$9.44 million grant from the African Development Fund (ADF) to strengthen the climate resilience of rice value chains across West Africa, a region increasingly affected by climate change due to...
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...
Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, emphasizes the transformative power of creativity in
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck...
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...
Group Accuses Government of Election Manipulation Ahead of 2026 Polls
The Voice Gambia
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July 16, 2025
By: Sering Mass Jallow The Gambia Civil Society Against Corruption (GICSAC), a civil society group has publicly accused President Adama Barrow’s government of attempting to manipulate the upcoming 2026 presidential elections through the...
Barrow Launches Agriculture Projects Aimed at Boosting Food Security and Climate Resilience
The Fatu Network
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July 16, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsdesk President Adama Barrow has launched three new agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening The Gambia’s food systems, improving climate resilience, and expanding access to agricultural...
Pres. Boakai to honor ECOWAS’ role in ending Liberia’s 14-year civil war
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 21, 2025
By: Kruah Thompson As part of the country’s 187th Independence Anniversary (on July 26, 2025) Independence celebration, President Joseph Boakai will make an official statement to honor ECOWAS’ Role in ending Liberia’s 14-year Civil War, which cost...
UDP Official Calls Barrow’s Critics as “Patriotic Citizens”
The Voice Gambia
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July 16, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi United Democratic Party’s spokesperson for North Bank, Karamo Njie, has described critics of President Adama Barrow’s government as patriotic citizens who are yearning to see a better Gambia. Njie made the remarks during an...
GANU SLAMS NPP OVER INCREMENT OF ELECTION NOMINATION FEES
The Standard Gambia
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July 15, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU) has accused the governing National People’s Party (NPP) for using its majority in the National Assembly to orchestrate the increment of nomination fees for elections. In a press...
Magistrate Krubally slams TV stations over sign language exclusion: ‘That’s discrimination’
The Fatu Network
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July 16, 2025
- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, chairperson of the Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD), has called on national and private TV stations to include sign language interpretation in disaster-related programming,...
Police Probe Alleged Crime at Banjul International Airport
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 16, 2025
By Nelson Manneh Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) Cadet Assistant Superintendent Modou Musa Sisawo has said his institution is investigating a matter which was reported to the Police involving a private aircraft at...
WAIFEM workshop urges regional collaboration on currency management and forecasting
Joy FM
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July 16, 2025
The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has concluded a five-day regional workshop in Accra focused on Currency Management and Forecasting across West Africa. The workshop brought together senior representatives...
Ras Mubarak writes: A $14,520 visa burden, the cost of a divided Africa
The Herald Ghana
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July 20, 2025
…campaign lead, trans African tourism and unity campaign. As we count down to the start of the Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign, we face a sobering reality. Our team of 12 Ghanaians, four of whom are media crew from Ghana Television, will...
GAF snatch spot in 1st Division League promotion play-offs
The Point
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The Soldiers finished third-place from bottom on the country’s Elite League table with 31 points after 30 league matches. The Gambia Armed Forces will rub shoulders with teams from the Second Division League in the First Division League promotion...
How Do You Measure Up?
Zero Hedge
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How does average penis size compare across different countries? This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu, maps global data on average erect penis length, offering a visual ranking of 142 countries. The data for this visualization was...