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Car Drifting: A Dangerous Menace Threatening Lives, Law, and Social Order in The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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August 13, 2025
It is deeply troubling and entirely unacceptable that car drifting, a reckless and illegal act, continues to rise within Gambian communities despite public outcry, multiple arrests, and police pronouncements. The growing trend not only endangers...
Greetings Minister of Finance
The Standard Gambia
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August 18, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, It is rather sad that the government touts its efforts on tax collection. It is quite obvious that taxation is an essential tool for a nation’s prosperity but it comes with a caviat called EQUITY. The Gambian Economy...
How climate change endangers mothers and children
Grist Magazine
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August 13, 2025
This story is a collaboration between Vox and Grist and builds on Expecting worse: Giving birth on a planet in crisis, a project by Vox, Grist, and The 19th that examines how climate change impacts reproductive health — from menstruation to...
PASTEF The Gambia Urges Youth to Take Lead in System Change
The Voice Gambia
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August 13, 2025
Marking International Youth Day 2025, the Patriotic Alliance for System Transformation, emancipates through Functionalism (PASTEF) The Gambia has issued a rallying call for young people to take the lead in transforming the nation’s political and...
Special Report : Ecobank Gambia Limited Holds Annual General Meeting, Highlights Strong 2024 Performance and Strategic Outlook
The Point
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The meeting, held at the bank’s Head Office on Kairaba Avenue, was chaired by Mrs. Fatou Sinyan Mergan, Chairperson of the Board of Directors. In her remarks, she commended the bank’s resilience and strategic focus in delivering value to...
Lessons from China: Common Prosperity and the Belt and Road Vision: A Path for Gambia and Africa’s Future
The Voice Gambia
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August 13, 2025
By: Tombong Saidy Senior Administrative Secretary, UDP One of the most powerful concepts I encountered during my visit to China was that of “Common Prosperity”—an idea that has evolved from a domestic development strategy into a global aspiration....
Outrage in The Gambia After One-Month-Old Baby Dies Following Suspected FGM
South Africa Today
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August 13, 2025
The death of a one-month-old baby girl, believed to be a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM), has sparked widespread outrage in The Gambia. Police reported that the infant was rushed to a hospital in the capital, Banjul, after suffering...
GRA Unveils Digital Tax Revolution with ITAS
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 18, 2025
By Ndey Sowe The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has said the introduction of the new Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) will mark a fundamental shift in the way tax administration operates in...
Hon. Bah condemns Banjul crocodile killing
The Point
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He called on residents to adopt humane and environmentally responsible practices when they encounter wildlife in the city. Hon. Bah described the recent incident as “deeply concerning” and stressed that the killing of wild animals not only...
GOV’T GIVES UPDATES ON STADIUM PITCH UPGRADING
The Standard Gambia
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August 18, 2025
- Advertisement - Press release The National Sports Council (NSC) wishes to provide clarifications regarding the planned upgrading of the Stadium’s hybrid pitch, following recent public discussions around the project. The NSC acknowledges an...
Banjul to Host Regional Leaders, Investors, and Energy Experts for Major Renewable Energy Forum
The Fatu Network
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August 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Alieu Jallow The Gambia is set to host the 10th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025) from September 18–19, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Banjul. - Advertisement...
Gambia Armed Forces Condemns Vulture Killings, Confirms Arrest of Lance Corporal
The Fatu Network
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August 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has condemned the killing of vultures in Bwiam and confirmed that one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Jallow Alieu, is in custody over the incident. He is being held...
Gambia marks world breastfeeding week with call for sustainable support systems
The Point
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The celebration was launched with a press briefing held on Thursday, 7th August, at the NaNA conference hall, bringing together media partners and stakeholders committed to promoting breastfeeding as a vital public health and environmental issue....
Gambia launches IMUNG with call to empower future diplomats
The Point
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Held at the Baobab Holiday Resort, the launch drew a large and diverse audience from students and lecturers to national and international agency leaders. Themed “Multilateral Cooperation Through the United Nations System: A Strategic Pathway to...
Energy Minister Says No Oil Discovered in The Gambia
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 11, 2025
By Assan Bah Mr. Nani Juwara, the Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines said no oil has been discovered in the Gambia so far, despite the numerous explorations made by international oil marketing companies. Mr. Juwara made the disclosure during...
Gambia takes over chairmanship of African Caucus of IMF & WB
The Point
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This year’s Caucus was held under the theme “Resilient Infrastructure, Human Capital, and Green Asset: Essential Levers for strong, Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth in Africa”, with a focus on “Innovative Financing Solutions to Closing Africa’s...
Gambian avian expert awarded highest alumni honor at Cornell's Vet College
The Point
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The award recognises exceptional service to the veterinary profession, communities, or the college itself. Jagne’s decades-long career has advanced veterinary public health on both local and global stages - from New York to sub-Saharan Africa -...
Climate breakdown is an injustice multiplier
The Ecologist
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August 6, 2025
Climate breakdown “has more dramatically altered heat waves than it has droughts or extreme rainfall”, in part because heat waves are directly connected to the temperature of the atmosphere, while droughts and rainfall “are also subject to slower...
Senegambia Ex-staff donate D40K in hygiene supplies to Mile Two Prison
The Point
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The donated items included: Toothpaste and toothbrushes, Cartons of mosquito coils, Medicated bathing and laundry soap, Sanitary pads, Dozens of body lotions, Four dozen boxer shorts and white singlets, and 75kg of Omo washing powder Speaking at...
Gambia Hosts National Workshop to Strengthen Capacity for Achieving SDG 6 on Water and Sanitation
The Voice Gambia
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August 6, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters, in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), UNESCO, and key development partners, on Tuesday, 5th...