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Gambia, Mauritania strengthen ties in key sectors
The Point
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The high-level meeting, held under the directives of Presidents Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and Adama Barrow, marked a new chapter in bilateral relations, with both sides committing to expanded partnerships across diplomacy, trade, security,...
Des organisations de soutien aux entreprises lancent l’initiative « Gambia Good Market »
The Voice Gambia
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July 1, 2025
Par: Binta Jaiteh Deux organisations de soutien aux entreprises ont récemment lancé le « Gambia Good Market » (GGM), une initiative visant à améliorer l’accès au marché local et à renforcer les partenariats pour les entreprises des secteurs du...
Moment Border Force agents smash people smuggling ring as they arrest Gambian national in terraced family home 'who helped launder £3m in profits'
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
This is the moment investigators smashed a multi-million pound people smuggling and human trafficking ring with raids on Organised Crime suspects in Yorkshire and Essex. Operation Bayburn swung into action today after months of painstaking...
The Lion of Islam, Hazrat Umar (RA): A Legacy of Unyielding Bravery, Pioneering Vision, and the Root of Ascetic Piety
The Standard Gambia
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July 1, 2025
- Advertisement - By Professor Dr Atif Amin Al Hussaini Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) was the second Caliph of Islam, a towering figure in Islamic history, renowned for his justice, wisdom, and profound impact on the Muslim world. Full name and...
Tinubu deepens Nigeria-OECS ties with scholarships, visa waivers, cultural diplomacy in Saint Lucia
Business Hallmark
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July 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to Saint Lucia has marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s relations with the Caribbean, as both regions rekindle centuries-old ancestral, cultural, and political bonds rooted in shared African...
FEGAMY opens camp to empower Muslim youth
The Point
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As part of their preparations, an orientation was held at Doha Hall in Kanifing Layout to welcome new members and inspire youth involvement in Islamic leadership and development. The session was aimed at educating new members about their rights,...
Growing Trend of School-Age Children Out of Class During School Hours Sparks Concern in The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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July 1, 2025
By: Esi Ejoh Banjul, The Gambia at exactly 8am, while classrooms across the country are meant to be filled with the chatter of student reciting lessons another reality plays out on the streets and open fields of many communities. Increasing...
From mistrust to cooperation: ActionAid Gambia bridges gap between communities and security forces
The Point
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In a country where trust between civilians and security forces is often strained, ActionAid International, The Gambia (AAITG) is taking bold steps to change the narrative. In a groundbreaking move, AAITG recently convened a Community Security...
MoYS bids farewell to 55 young Gambians for Global Training
The Point
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Minister for Youth and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie, who led the ceremony, applauded the diversity and determination of the group. Minister Badjie stated that 44 youths are heading to China for seminars in sports, culture, tourism, entrepreneurship and...
Gambia Strengthens Cultural Heritage Protection and Promotion – President Barrow
The Voice Gambia
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June 23, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu In his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on Thursday at the National Assembly complex in Banjul, President Adama Barrow reaffirmed his government’s commitment to cultural preservation and the promotion of...
WHO Updates Pneumonia Vaccine Policy To Reach More Children
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 30, 2025
A press release from the Medical Research Council-The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRCG at LSHTM) on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, stated that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated its Pneumococcal Vaccine...
Business Support Organizations Launch ‘Gambia Good Market’ Initiative
The Voice Gambia
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June 30, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh Two business support organisations have recently launched the ‘Gambia Good Market’ (GGM), an initiative designed to boost local market access and strengthen partnerships for businesses in the tourism and creative industries. The...
Youth Parliament Urges Greater Funding for Children Ministry
The Voice Gambia
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June 30, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh Members of the Children’s National Assembly have urged the government to significantly increase budgetary support for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, citing the need for stronger policies and services that...
UNDP, Government of Gambia launch 2025 Global Human Development Report
The Voice Gambia
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June 30, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on Friday launched the 2025 Global Human Development Report (HDR) under the global...
Brentford to Compete with West Ham for Gambian Striker
The Voice Gambia
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June 30, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi Brentford have held talks to sign Gambian wonderkid Adama Bojang but could face stiff competition from West Ham for the highly-rated forward. The exciting 21-year-old caught the attention of Manchester United, Manchester City, and...
Deputy Speaker Underscores Skills as Pillar of Gambia’s Socioeconomic Growth
The Voice Gambia
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June 30, 2025
By: Haddy Touray The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Seedy S.K. Njie, has reaffirmed the critical role of technical and vocational skills in shaping The Gambia’s future, stressing that skills development not academic degrees alone...
The Gambia’s fragmented foreign policy under fire
The Standard Gambia
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June 30, 2025
- Advertisement - In a world bracing for the implications of the short but devastating “Twelve-Days War” between Israel and Iran, one would expect the Chair of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to rise above the fray and offer clear...
Gambia’s creatives selected to represent The Gambia at the International Competition in Russia.
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
By: Bakary Ceesay The Kardo National Stage was held in the Gambia, where Gambian creatives competed in the disciplines of DJing, Hip-hop, and Graffiti. It was an intense competition between the participants to get the chance to represent the...
From stigma to strength: Healing the wounds of witch-hunt victims in The Gambia
The Standard Gambia
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June 30, 2025
- Advertisement - “We started as a result of a gap for women in the transitional justice process. When we visited communities, we noticed that the men mostly came forward to tell their stories, to talk about the violations they endured, even...
Church donates infrastructure to assist community garden in The Gambia
Deseret News - Utah
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June 27, 2025
The Bakau Women Horticulture Garden in the Kanifing Municipality of The Gambia is critical for the community. Managed by 525 women who raise produce on a 10.5-hectare plot, the garden provides residents with vegetables. A recent donation from The...