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Africa Women convene to unpack newly adopted AU convention on ending violence against women, girls
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 22, 2025
The recent adoption of the African Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) by the African Union (AU) has sparked celebrations across the continent, with women’s rights organizations hailing it as a landmark step in addressing...
Alleged New Trafficker Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Exploitation
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 21, 2025
By Mariama Marong A Nigerian woman, Chinenye Amadi, has pleaded not guilty to charges of human trafficking and sexual exploitation during her arraignment before the High Court in Banjul. Presiding Judge Justice Sidi Jobarteh formally entered a...
PFL Africa Johannesburg Quarterfinals
South Africa Today
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July 21, 2025
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) returns to South Africa with its second electrifying PFL Africa event, bringing the continent’s fiercest MMA talent to Johannesburg. On Saturday, August 9 2025, the Big Top Arena at Carnival City will host...
Kurang quizzed over possible proxy buying of Jammeh assets
The Standard Gambia
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July 21, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang The possibility that some of the properties belonging to former president Yahya Jammeh were bought by third party representatives acting on behalf of proxies, came under scrutiny at the ongoing parliamentary...
Digital Potential: UN Deputy Chief Says Africa Must Bet On Youth
News Investigators Nigeria
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July 22, 2025
News Investigators/ UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed says Africa must “bet on her youth” to realise its digital potential. Mrs Mohammed told delegates at the interactive multi-stakeholder dialogue on Africa’s Development at the UN...
Night Fishing Ban Must Be Fair and Enforced to Work, Says Omar Gaye
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah Omar Gaye, Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Artisanal Fisheries Association, has welcomed the government’s proposed six-month night fishing ban but cautions that without strong enforcement, clear regulations, and equal...
NCAT Staying Relevant Amid Infrastructure Challenges
Daily Independent
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July 22, 2025
1 Continuous technological advancement and safety are the fulcrum of the global aviation industry. This includes not only the development of more efficient and safer aircraft, but also expansions in air traffic management and others. To continue...
Job Alert: Consulting Editor – New Narratives
New Narratives
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July 15, 2025
Location: Remote OR based in Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, or The Gambia Position Type: Part-time consultancy (10-25 hours/month, flexible) Reports to: Editor-in-chief, New Narratives About New Narratives New Narratives is a media development...
GDC Leader Ready To Work With Barrow Driven By National Interest
The Voice Gambia
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July 14, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi Mamma Kandeh, leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has said he would accept a position in President Adama Barrow’s government if it is driven by national interest. In a recent interview aired on Thursday,...
GNOC President Calls on Federations & Associations to be proactive
The Voice Gambia
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July 14, 2025
By: Haddy Touray Bai Dodou Jallow, president of the Gambia National Olympic Committee, has called on National Federations and Associations to be proactive and continue to work cordially with the NOC. He made the calls on Saturday at the day-long...
SJAG Launches Chapter in CRR
The Voice Gambia
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July 14, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi The Central River Region (CRR) regional chapter of the Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia was officially launched on Saturday in a ceremony at the Governor’s residence in Janjangbureh. Omar Jarju, President of SJAG,...
2 convicted for possession of forged currency
The Point
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The accused were arraigned before Principal Magistrate Anna O. Mendy at the Brikama Magistrate Court, where they both pleaded guilty to two count charges. Following their guilty pleas, the court convicted and sentenced Ousman Jallow, found in...
A $14,520 visa burden: The cost of a divided Africa
Business Day
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July 21, 2025
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 spend $11,520 in visa fees to travel across 39 African...
Nigerian Army deploys 174 troops for G’Bissau ECOWAS mission
New National Star
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July 21, 2025
BY JENNIFER EZIMAKOR The Nigerian Army has trained and deployed 174 troops for a peacekeeping mission in Guinea Bissau under the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission, marking another milestone in Nigeria’s decades-long contribution to regional and...
Second Stage of Gunjur-Berending Boundary Demarcation Underway
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 21, 2025
By Hatab Nyang and Louise Jobe The Department of Lands and Surveys has entered the second stage of a sensitive and long-standing boundary demarcation exercise between the coastal settlements of Gunjur and Berending, an initiative that has...
‘Bet On Youth’ To Realise Africa’s Digital Potential, UN Deputy Chief Says
Scoop
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Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 10:36 am Press Release: UN News In 2024, only 34 per cent of women and 45 per cent of men on the continent used the internet, compared to global averages of 65 and 70 per cent. Meanwhile, 98 per cent of Africans under the...
Roc Nation Sports International expands into Africa
The South African
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July 21, 2025
Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) today announced its exciting expansion into the Africa football market, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s continued global growth. This strategic move follows extensive research and due...
GPA crowned champions of men's League Division Two
The Point
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Coach Batch Samba Ceesay's side wrapped up the season with a 2-1 thumping victory over Suwo Kono FC in their week-34 fixture played at the Serrekunda East Mini Staduim. Lamin Yarboe gave Suwo Kono FC the lead the in the 40th minute of the game....
GPF mourns 2 police officers
The Point
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Meanwhile, Sub-Inspector Buba Sanneh, who was stationed at Bakau Police Station, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Kanifing General Hospital, Police say. CSP Jobe served the nation with honor and dedication throughout...
Federation Presents Borehole, Learning Materials To Wulinkama School
The Voice Gambia
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July 21, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh Ding-Ding Yiriwa Federation, a Non-Governmental Organization recently presented borehole and learning materials worth over six hundred thousand dalasi (D600,000) to Wulinkama Nursery School. The donation which is geared towards...