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UNDP, Government of Gambia launch 2025 Global Human Development Report
Panapress
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June 27, 2025
27 june 2025 - 14:14:51 MA/MSS/WA 601 Views Panafrican News Agency Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on Friday...
Mpox in Sierra Leone: What’s Gambia Doing About a Spillover?
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 related deaths in Sierra Leone, raising concerns that the virus could spread to neighbouring countries and spark a larger outbreak across the densely populated West...
From First Lady to Flagbearer? A Public Interest Alert on Fatima Bio Beyond the Gender Narrative
Sierraloaded
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June 27, 2025
In recent weeks, social media platforms have been abuzz with growing speculation about the possible flagbearership of Madam Fatima Bio under the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). What initially seemed like political gossip is now fast...
Wyndham Hotels to Open First Branded Resort in The Gambia
Rus Tourism News
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June 26, 2025
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Banjul is set to become the first internationally branded hotel in The Gambia, marking a significant step forward for the country’s tourism industry. This new development, a collaboration between G Wellness Company...
National Gender Inclusion Policy for Higher Education Sector validated
The Point
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The event marks the Ministry’s first-ever National Gender Inclusion Policy for the increased enrolment and participation of the female gender in Tertiary and Higher Education. It brought together key stakeholders and accorded participants the...
Reform is not a command: Why resistance in The Gambia tells us more than we think
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh Since 2016, “reform” has become one of the most repeated words in Gambian public life. From security to civil service, from decentralisation to digitisation, almost every national conversation begins or ends...
GAMBIA-CHINA FORGE TRADE COOPERATION AT 4TH CHINA-GAMBIA EXPO
GRTS
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In a vibrant show of hospitality and national pride, The Gambian Ambassador to China, His Excellency Masanneh Kinteh, hosted an Eid gathering that brought together members of the diplomatic corps alongside Gambian students and nationals living in...
Banjul to Host Major Health Event as First Lady Highlights Gains with Merck Foundation
The Voice Gambia
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June 20, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah The First Lady of The Gambia, Madam Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, has announced that Banjul will host the 12th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Conference, scheduled for 14–15 October 2025. She announced on Wednesday...
“Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”: Emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day...
Under the Gambian sun the solidarity imprint of Cuban Medicine
The Standard Gambia
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June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - Since 1996, Cuban health specialists have been writing a history of solidarity in Gambia, one of the smallest and poorest countries on the African continent. We spoke with Dr Juan Oquendo, current head of the Cuban medical...
North Bank Nutrition Officer Calls for Urgent Action as 17% of Children Under Five Are Stunted
The Fatu Network
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June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow The Nutrition Field Officer for the North Bank Region, Gibril Sanneh, has issued a strong call for urgent, multi-sectoral, and sustained action to address the rising malnutrition rates in the region. His...
On the plight of refugees in Gambia!
The Point
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In most conflict zones, people flee in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. It is also important to highlight here that since the 1990s, the number of conflict zones have risen, resulting in not only internal displacement, but to...
How KNUST helped shape Gambia’s first locally trained engineers
Joy FM
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June 24, 2025
Twenty-eight pioneering students have become the nation’s first cohort of locally trained engineers. This achievement is the culmination of a bold South–South academic partnership spearheaded by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and...
GAMBIA, MOROCCO RENEW SPORTS- COOPERATION
The Standard Gambia
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June 19, 2025
- Advertisement - Sports form a greater part in the bilateral relations between The Gambia and the Kingdom of Morocco. Yesterday, Bakary Badjie received Ahmed Belhadj, Chargé d’Affaires of the Moroccan Embassy in his office. The purpose of the...
Celebrating Imagination and Storytelling: Special Movie Awards 2025 to Honor Talent from Gambia and Beyond in 16 Categories
The Fatu Network
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June 24, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dawda Baldeh The Special Movie Awards committee has announced the 2025 Awards night featuring films from The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. - Advertisement - This prestigious award showcases competition among 39 outstanding...
“We Used to Fear the Police, Now We See Them as Partners”: ActionAid’s Bantaba Turns Mistrust Into Dialogue in Rural Gambia
The Fatu Network
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June 24, 2025
- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow In the rural heartlands of The Gambia, where fear and silence often defined the relationship between civilians and security forces, a new approach is taking root—one conversation at a time. - Advertisement -...
Gambia marks DAC with renewed focus on children’s rights
The Point
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The theme for this year’s event - “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010,’ highlighted the importance of increased investment, accountability, and inclusion in national planning to promote and protect the rights of...
UNICEF and University of The Gambia Partner to Launch Child Rights Centre
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 23, 2025
By Ndey Sowe In a landmark move aimed at mainstreaming child rights into higher education and policy dialogue, UNICEF and the University of The Gambia (UTG) signed a formal partnership on Thursday, June 19, 2025, to establish a dedicated Child...
Gambia Hosts Forum Focused on Energy Access and Financing
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 18, 2025
By Mariama Marong The Gambia is hosting a major economic forum from June 17 to 19, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, with a special focus on energy access and financing options for Africa. This 5th gathering of...
Retired German Journalist Builds Art Haven for Gambian Talent
The Voice Gambia
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June 24, 2025
By Fatou Krubally In a quiet corner of Sanyang, far from the usual art galleries and tourist trails, a retired German journalist is quietly shaping what may become one of The Gambia’s most ambitious artist collectives. Called Art27, the initiative...