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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...
Here are the term of office and grounds for replacement of a member of the ECOWAS Parliament
Modern Ghana
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Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, has formally rejected her inclusion in Ghana’s reconstituted delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, describing the move as procedurally flawed, legally indefensible, and politically divisive. In a strongly...
Drifter who allegedly knocked student at Abuko School remanded
The Point
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The driver, Malick Badjie, was charged with one count of Reckless and Negligent Act contrary to Section 190 of the Criminal Offence Act, 2025, after recklessly drifting his vehicle within a school zone and striking a Grade 9 student, Abdourahman...
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...
WCR, LRR Beneficiaries Continue to Receive Nafa Cash Transfers Under RISE Project
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 22, 2025
By Ndey Sowe Beneficiaries in the West Coast Region (WCR) and Lower River Region (LRR) continue to receive their bi-monthly Nafa cash transfers of D3,000 and benefit from ongoing Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) activities, as...
Portugal expresses its full support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara
Atalayar
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July 23, 2025
Portugal has reached a new milestone in Moroccan foreign policy with the announcement of its full support for the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara proposed by King Mohammed VI of Morocco in 2007. With this announcement, more than 120...
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...
Prof Cherno Barry elected vice president of PAWA – West Africa
The Standard Gambia
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July 21, 2025
- Advertisement - By Lamin Cham The African literary world has welcomed a new wave of leadership with the election of a new Council by the Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA), the continent’s premier body for writers. Among the distinguished...
Parks and Wildlife Director Says Kanilai Park Remains Under Military Control
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 22, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray Mamadou L. Gassama, Director of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, appeared on Monday, July 21, 2025, before the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee probing the sales assets of former President Yahya Jammeh, and said...
Carried by the people, now threatening the people: Where is his integrity now?
The Standard Gambia
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July 22, 2025
- Advertisement - By Ndey Jobarteh! What Barrow conveniently forgets, or hopes Gambians will forget, is this, he is the first President in our history who abandoned his own people, fleeing the country and getting sworn in on foreign soil while...
Indian Passport Ranking 2025: India Jumps 8 Spots To Rank 77th in Henley Passport Index, Indians Now Get Visa-Free Entry to 59 Countries; Check List of Top 10 Strongest Passports
Latestly
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July 23, 2025
Mumbai, July 23: The Indian passport has improved its ranking significantly in the Henley Passport Index 2025, jumping eight positions to secure the 77th spot globally. This is the biggest single-year jump for Indian passport holders, who can now...
Brentford exodus continues with Wissa to Newcastle? Wilson set for West Ham?
The Guardian
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July 23, 2025
Being on a pre-season tour can make or break a player’s future. Yoane Wissa has left Brentford’s after the club turned down a £25m for his services from Newcastle, as he is eager to have a natter with the head honchos at the Gtech Community...
North Star FC crowned champions of NBR
The Standard Gambia
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July 22, 2025
- Advertisement - North Star FC of Kerr Jatta won the North Bank Regional Football Association’s regional Third Division League securing itself a place the regional playoffs for promotion to the second tier. North Star secured a dominant 2-0 win...
Life-Changing: CRR Beneficiaries Hail Nafa Cash Transfer Under RISE Project
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 21, 2025
By Ndey Sowe Beneficiaries of the Nafa Cash Transfer Program in the Central River Region (CRR) North and South have described the initiative as transformative and empowering, praising it for significantly improving their livelihoods and providing...
Berewuleng FC Seals Historic Season
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
By: Kemo Kenyi Berewuleng FC sealed a historic end to the season after beating Red Scorpions 2-0 in the Gambia Football Federation FF Cup final on Sunday at the Brikama Boxba Mini Stadium. The team will participate in the CAF competition for the...
Clean Earth Backs Women to Lead
The Voice Gambia
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July 14, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh Clean Earth Gambia, a leading non-profit environmental organization, has unveiled an ambitious goal to empower 1,000 female climate leaders across The Gambia by the year 2035. The announcement came during the launch of the second...
HLPF 2025: Civil Society Is Not A Service Provider – We Are The Frontline Of Transformation
Inter Press Service
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July 16, 2025
Active Citizens, Civil Society, Economy & Trade, Gender, Global, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Labour, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Christelle Kalhoule, Forus Chair and Sarah Strack, Forus...
NPP chieftain faults UDP’s Manneh on opposition coalition
The Standard Gambia
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July 21, 2025
- Advertisement - By Lamin Cham Lamin Jawara, the deputy secretary general of the National People’s Party for the Diaspora, has said claims by Lamin Manneh of the United Democratic Party (UDP) about a grand coalition to defeat President Barrow in...
I have no land to return – Essa Faal
The Standard Gambia
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July 21, 2025
- Advertisement - By Arret Jatta A recent investigative report published by Malagen has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The report alleged that a significant tract of land, equivalent to over thirty football fields, has been quietly parcelled...
Red Scorpions FC Announces Departure of Three Players
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
By: Kemo Kenyi Red Scorpions FC on Monday announced that three of its formidable players have left The Gambia to join a club in Sierra Leone that is currently preparing for CAF competition. The club said in a statement that it is pleased to...