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Support the Legacy of Taka Titi: A Call to Honour a Cultural Icon by Helping His Family
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The people of Janjanbureh, admirers of Gambian heritage, and lovers of cultural preservation are calling for support to assist the family of Lamin Keita widely known as Taka Titi, the late legendary cultural communicator,...
MPs Slam Budget System as ‘Footless Bulldozer’
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Several National Assembly Members have strongly criticised Gambia’s budget system, describing it as ineffective and incapable of holding the executive accountable despite recurring financial malpractice. Hon. Lamin Ceesay, NAM...
‘Interest payments alone consume 25 percent of 2024 domestic revenues’
The Standard Gambia
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang Finance Minister Seedy Keita has called for a reform in the international financial system saying the current international financial architecture is not working for the vast majority of countries including The...
Women & Society: Marie Sock: Leadership is service, not royalty
The Point
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In a candid interview, the outspoken businesswoman-turned-politician opens up about her journey, her rejection of toxic politics, and her grassroots vision for a new Gambia. At her serene residence in Bijilo, framed by the rustle of palms and the...
“Our Personnel Are Always Assaulted on Duty” – DLEAG Chief Raises Alarm Over Drug War Risks
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Dawda Baldeh The Director General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG), Demba Ceesay, has highlighted the significant challenges faced by his officers in their ongoing battle against illicit...
Diddy's Case Re-Exposes the Sexual Devolution of The West Fo...
Modern Ghana
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The Western world comes with a lot of mysteries, mixed blessings, and very complex tests. When I claim something about the western world or any group, please note that I am referring to the average. The west and any major group like race, gender,...
Hagie Gai Drammeh’s Foundation presents Tricycle Ambulance to Nyankui
The Point
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Located approximately 3.5 kilometres from the main highway in Sandu District, URR north, this donation is earmarked to improve and enhance emergency medical services for residents of this remote area, where access to healthcare facilities can be...
ECOWAS Region Now Better Equipped To Tackle Epidemics, Pandemics – U.S.
New Telegraph
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July 5, 2025
The United States has announced that at least seven West African countries are now better equipped to prepare for and respond to epidemics and pandemics whenever and wherever they occur in the region. The declaration comes following the successful...
Assembly Moves to Remove Barriers on Imported Safe Drugs
The Voice Gambia
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July 2, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly has taken a major step to remove hurdles that have long delayed the supply of safe, quality medicines in The Gambia. Lawmakers on Tuesday advanced the Medicines and Related Products (Amendment) Bill 2025,...
A gospel breakthrough with Kenya’s Maasai
World - North Carolina
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July 2, 2025
A Kenyan nurses’ strike earlier this year helped a local Pentecostal church and a U.K. medical missions team gain access to a staunchly traditional tribe in the East African nation. Over 28 years, Elim Pentecostal Church of Kenya planted over 400...
WHAT SHOULD BE THE AFTERMATH OF BORA COLLEY’S DEATH THR0UGH LAPSES?
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
Foroyaa strongly recommends, the ministry of the interior and the prison department to invite the Gambia Redcross Society, along with the prison visiting committees for all the prisons to pay a special visit to all detainees or prisoners, held for...
Citizens Raise Concern Over Open Gutters Amidst Rainy Season
The Voice Gambia
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July 3, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah Scores of concerned citizens in the Greater Banjul Area have expressed growing concerns over the prevalence of open gutters during the rainy season which they say pose high risk to public safety. In an interview with The Voice,...
EFSCRJ provides highlights of the report on the Russian petroleum scandal
The Standard Gambia
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - EF Small Centre hereby shares key highlights of the 112-page inquiry report of the Joint Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) and the Public Enterprises Committee (PEC) into illegal importation and sale of Russian...
DLEAG Marks World Drug Day With A Symposium
The Voice Gambia
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July 3, 2025
By: Isatou Sarr The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) Wednesday, 2 July 2025, organized a symposium to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, commonly known as “World Drug Day.” The event which...
Un consultant témoigne sur le projet de recherche sanitaire du BCC devant la Commission des collectivités locales
The Voice Gambia
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July 2, 2025
Par: Fatou Krubally Témoignant lundi devant la Commission d’enquête sur les collectivités locales, un consultant en santé engagé pour le projet de recherche sanitaire du Banjul City Council (BCC) a mis en lumière les principaux défis ayant entravé...
50 Years Of Gowon’s Overthrow
Leadership
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July 5, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, will be the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. He was overthrown in a bloodless military coup on the same Tuesday, July 29, 1975. Most of us remember where we were at 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July...
Tracing fate of former president Jammeh’s seized lands
The Standard Gambia
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July 1, 2025
- Advertisement - By Binta Jarju Years after the fall of former president Yahya Jammeh, the full extent and fate of the vast real estate empire he amassed during his 22-year rule remains concealed from the Gambian public. The Janneh Commission...
Mayor Lowe launches first-ever VLR to accelerate sustainable development
The Point
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This historic document not only reflects the city’s progress in localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but serves as a roadmap for future action, rooted in data, inclusivity, and accountability. As cities around the world increasingly...
Child Fund support to communities!
The Point
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In view of this, they deserve better education, health and wellbeing to realise these goals. Children embody hope for a better future, bringing new ideas, perspectives, and the potential for positive change. Thus, the society owes a great debt to...
Celebrating Pastor Folu Adeboye At 77: A legacy of educational impact in Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will turn seventy-seven on July 13, 2025. Her life has consistently been devoted to the pursuit and promotion of education. She...