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Startling shift in US foreign policy looming towards The Gambia
The Standard Gambia
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April 22, 2025
- Advertisement - By Rtd Lt Colonel Samsudeen Sarr, former commander of the GNA A quiet but ominous tide is rising in the corridors of US foreign policymaking—one that may wash harshly upon the shores of African nations like The Gambia. Recent...
Gambian youth in income-generating activities
The Point
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The youth engage in sectors such as agriculture, tourism and creative/digital services industries. The initiative is aimed at improving their employability and creating new job opportunities within the economy. The initiative is also important for...
NEA Rallies Stakeholders for Ocean Treaty Action
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 25, 2025
By Madiba Singhateh In a significant move towards ocean governance and environmental sustainability, the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, convened a two-day national consultative meeting on the Biodiversity Beyond...
ValueJet To Begin Direct Lagos-Banjul Flight May 15
News Investigators Nigeria
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April 24, 2025
News Investigators/ Nigerian private airline, ValueJet has announced plans to begin direct flight operations from Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia, starting May 15. The airline’s Managing Director and Accountable Manager, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi,...
“This is the seed we are planting for future generations of Gambians,” says Jaha Dukureh at Farafenni Sports Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Fatu Network
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April 24, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Mama A. Touray The Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GiEPA), in collaboration with Giants of Africa, has officially laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sporting facility in Farafenni. -...
Chef Gambia brings bold taste to The Greedy Bunch
The Standard Gambia
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April 24, 2025
- Advertisement - In the competitive Atlanta food scene, Chef Gambia Baboukar has carved out a unique space with his restaurant, The Greedy Bunch. Blending his Gambian heritage with American culinary influences, Baboukar has created a dining...
24th APRIL IS NOT A PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Foroyaa Newspaper
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April 24, 2025
On 18th February, 1965, The Gambia was a constitutional monarchy with a constitution which gave executive powers to Her Majesty the Queen of Britain represented a governor general. The country had to hold a referendum in 1970 to become a republic...
Shock, Trauma, and Sleepless Nights: Gambian Influencers Share Their Terrifying Earthquake Experience in Turkey
The Fatu Network
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April 24, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Dawda Baldeh A 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey on Wednesday has left two Gambian influencers, Bakary Mankajang (Mankajang Daily) and Yusupha Jatta (360 Pluz), in a state of shock, trauma, and sleeplessness. The...
A moral appeal for integrity in representing Gambia
The Standard Gambia
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April 23, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, While advocating for national progress is commendable, exploiting systemic suffering for political or financial gain is unconscionable. The Gambia’s healthcare system remains in crisis: maternal mortality stands at...
Mother facing political persecution who has lived in UK for 16 years to be deported to the Gambia
The Independent
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April 25, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
King Colley emboldens clubs as 2025 Gambia Handball League resumes
Foroyaa Newspaper
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April 23, 2025
By Momodou Jarju The President of the Gambia Handball Association (GHA) Lamin King Colley has emboldened clubs in the country as this season’s handball league kicked off over the weekend at the Independence Stadium Handball Court in Bakau....
Gambia goes up in 2025 Global Soft Power Ranking
The Standard Gambia
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March 7, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia has gone two places up in the 2025 global soft power ranking. The Global Soft Power Index report released by Brand Finance, measures a country’s ability to influence international preferences and behaviours through...
Smile Nation Foundation foster Cooperation between Russia and Gambia on Youth, Women Empowerment
The Voice Gambia
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April 23, 2025
By: Bakary Ceesay The Smile Nation Foundation has an official visit to the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Russia, meant to foster cooperation between the Smile Nation Foundation and JSC “SEZ IPT Alabuga. The Alabuga Start program demands...
Gambia Ratifies Visa Exemption Agreement with UAE
Foroyaa Newspaper
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March 5, 2025
By Kebba A.F. Touray The National Assembly of The Gambia on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, ratified a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), allowing holders of diplomatic and service passports to travel between the two...
NYC mandate to coordinate, advocate for youth development in Gambia
The Point
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The Executive Director of National Youth Council is Alagie Jarju. He outlines the mandate of the NYC as follows: Youth Policy Implementation and Advocacy: NYC ensures that government policies align with youth priorities and advocates for their...
Gambia’s Economy Grew By 5.9 in January 2025-CBG Governor
The Voice Gambia
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March 3, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass The Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Hon. Buah Saidy, has stated that Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA) pointed to an average growth in economic activity of 5.8 percent in 2024, rising to 6.1 percent in...
Nigerian passport ranks 88th globally in 2025, best in 11 years
Nairametrics
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July 25, 2025
Nigeria’s passport has climbed to its highest global position in 11 years, now ranked 88th out of 199 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. This marks a notable ascent from its position at 91st earlier this year and 95th in 2024,...
Rethinking Gambia’s diplomatic passports: A call for merit-based issuance
The Standard Gambia
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April 15, 2025
- Advertisement - By Mohammed Jallow In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the indiscriminate issuance of diplomatic passports in The Gambia. What was once a symbol of national trust and international representation has...
IMF Backs Gambia with $82M Deal
Foroyaa Newspaper
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April 17, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Government of The Gambia on two critical fronts: a Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) to address climate change, and the third review of the country’s...
Le Président du Conseil de Brikama critique la gestion des secteurs économiques clés par le gouvernement
The Voice Gambia
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July 24, 2025
Par: Kemo Kanyi Yankuba Darboe, président du Conseil de la zone de Brikama (BAC), a vivement critiqué la manière dont le gouvernement gère ce qu’il a qualifié de sources de revenus cruciales pour le pays, affirmant que le président Barrow ne donne...