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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,...
Why the reluctance to recognize Israel’s genocide in Gaza?
The Guardian
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July 24, 2025
Why is it so difficult for some to accept that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza? The case for genocide is compelling, but some governments and members of the public resist acknowledging it. The reason lies in not only Israel’s...
DARBOE TELLS SUPPORTERS ‘EMPTY TALK’ WILL NOT REMOVE BARROW
The Standard Gambia
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July 23, 2025
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah Ousainu Darboe, leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has told his supporters that mere rhetoric will not remove President Adama Barrow from power in the 2026 presidential election, rather,...
Chakuchichi signs deal with ROC Nation
Daily News
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July 22, 2025
BY CLOUD FUSIRE YOUNG Warriors and Scottland winger Tadiwa Chakuchichi has signed for ROC Nation Sports International Management company who will manage his football affairs henceforth. ROC Nation, which is owned by United States of America...
Why competition policy and law matters to Ghana’s 24-Hour+ policy
Joy FM
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July 24, 2025
“Competition policy is not a luxury or a regulatory nicety. It is an essential underpinning of the market economy. Developing countries need it as much as, or even more than, rich countries, because the risks of market abuses, cronyism, and...
New International Vegan Standards for Climate Change and Bey...
Modern Ghana
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The importance of setting clear standards includes the minimizing of deceptions and the assurance of the bare minimums. I would prefer worldwide collaboration, but few countries in a region or two may not get on-board on time. The importance of...
Waza United Karate Club hold Annual Training Course
The Point
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The two-day event brought together karate practitioners from various clubs across the country, The training was aimed at reinforcing technical development within the discipline. The training was led by Ibrahima Gomez, a seasoned black belt and an...
GAMTUB chair blasts lawmakers over failure to pass amended draft constitution
The Point
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In a statement issued recently, Kebba Masaneh Ceesay, chairman of GAMTUB, expressed deep disappointment over the National Assembly’s rejection of the revised draft constitution. Speaking on the country’s organised labour force, Ceesay said the...
In the time of aid cuts, decentralise women’s health funding
Mail & Guardian
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July 23, 2025
Young people understand social media dynamics, peer-to-peer communication and community mobilisation in ways that can be used improve health services. Photo: Bulungula Incubator As global health budgets tighten and an estimated 14 million people...
Gambians protest corruption following recent scandals
Modern Ghana
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Thousands of Gambians protested Wednesday in Banjul alleging government corruption and calling for justice over a number of scandals that have rocked the country. The protesters carried handwritten placards with slogans such as "Gambians are not...
"£7m-£8m" - Claim made on Ebou Adams' price to leave Derby County
Football League World
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July 23, 2025
This article is part of Football League World's 'Terrace Talk' series, which provides personal opinions from our FLW Fan Pundits regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more… Derby County captain Ebou...
Anti-FGM Case Resumes Before Supreme Court
The Voice Gambia
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July 23, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation [FGM] lawsuit Tuesday resumed before the Supreme Court, with the judge ordering the National Human Right Commission [NHRC]’s lawyer to file an affidavit in reply to the state’s affidavit in...
Barrow Pushes Stronger Rules to Boost Africa’s Intra-Trade
The Voice Gambia
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July 22, 2025
By: Haddy Touray President Adama Barrow has called for clearer rules and stronger commitment among African nations to maximise trade within the continent, describing intra-African trade as vital for economic growth and job creation. The Gambian...
Tracing Key Gender-Based Human Rights Issues Worldwide
ImpACT International
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Gender-based human rights issues are fundamental obstacles to realizing equality, dignity, and sustainable progress globally. From economic disparities to restrictions on reproductive health and widespread gender-based violence, women, girls, and...
Kuntaur chairman admits financial mismanagement, weak internal control
The Point
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“Yes, Madam Chair,” Jawara responded, when asked by Commission Chairperson Jainaba Bah if the council had failed in financial management. He acknowledged shortcomings in asset disposal, compliance with procurement regulations, and oversight of...
Court Strikes Out Bail Application for Alleged Human Trafficker ‘Treasure’
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 23, 2025
By Mariama Marong The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Sidi Jobarteh, on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, struck out the bail application filed on behalf of Hanna Magbujor Isaiah, also known as “Treasure,” the Nigerian national accused of...
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...
Chairman of Mansakonko Area Council Faces Scrutiny Over COVID-19 Fund
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 23, 2025
By Yankuba Jallow Landing B. Sanneh, the chairman of the Mansakonko Area Council, appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday and was questioned over his role in the management of COVID-19 donations, as the inquiry widened...
Zuma’s Western Sahara stance flip-flop contradicts SA policy
SABC News
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July 23, 2025
Former President Jacob Zuma’s newly articulated support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara is a sharp departure from his previous statements in that regard, made on several occasions during his addresses to the United Nations General...