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Gambia’s Sheikh Tejan Nyang calls for stronger CARICOM–ECOWAS tourism, cultural ties at Montego Bay forum
The Point
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In a powerful presentation, he urged Caribbean and West African nations to collaborate more deeply through tourism, vocational education, and cultural exchange laying the groundwork for a future of shared prosperity, heritage preservation, and...
Gambia eyes Tanzania model for skills training overhaul
The Citizen
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Unguja. The Gambia has sent a high-level delegation to Tanzania to learn from its progress in vocational education and training, as the West African nation prepares to establish a similar framework with support from the World Bank. The nine-member...
Turkish firm AIC powers Gambia’s energy future with major solar investment
The Point
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With several high-capacity projects already completed and more underway, AIC’s presence is poised to transforming the country’s energy sector and accelerating its transition to clean energy. In an exclusive interview with The Point, Dennis...
HOW GAMBIA MISSED THE CAF PRESIDENCY IN 1988
The Standard Gambia
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July 11, 2025
- Advertisement - Omar Sey chose country over continental football leadership In August 1987, Yidnekatchew Tessema of Ethiopia, a founding member of the Confederation of African Caf, and its president from 1972, died. Before his death Tessema had...
Turkish Energy Firm Unveils Plans To Invest In Gambia’s Energy Sector
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Haddy Touray AIC Company ltd, a Turkish renewable energy firm and leading solar energy provider in the country has unveiled plans to invest hugely in the Gambia’s energy sector. According to Mr. Dennis Elverir, the Chief Executive Officer...
Invest in People: Chinonso Recommends Strategic Capacity Building for Gambia’s Tourism Sector
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
Tourism remains a vital pillar of The Gambia’s economy, offering immense potential for growth, employment, and international recognition. But for “The Smiling Coast of Africa” to truly become a top-tier destination in West Africa, the focus must...
How KIKE Technologies Green Energy Network Is Empowering Women With Clean Biofuel Solutions
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
1 Lilian Aremu, Vice President of Operation Green Energy Biofuels and Co-Founder of Kike Technologies, is a social entrepreneur and transformational leader. In this interview with SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE, she speaks on the organisation’s pioneering...
Consumers Cry Foul Over D12 Loaf That Feels Like D10
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 9, 2025
By Nelson Manneh A government-approved bread price hike from D10 to D12 per loaf has sparked public outrage across the country, as consumers say the promised increase in bread weight has not been delivered, leaving them paying more for what they...
Creed Energy, Ultimate Biege Logistics Owe GRA over D20 Million in Tax Obligations
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
By Assan Bah The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance and Public Enterprises (FPAC), and the Public Enterprises Committee (PEC), have disclosed in a report that Creed Energy and Ultimate Biege Logistics, owe the Gambia Revenue Authority...
AFRICA - "Neocolonialism in fishing": The fishing industry in West African countries is in crisis
Fides
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July 10, 2025
photo nigrizia.it by Cosimo Graziani Banjul (Agenzia Fides) - In West African countries, the local fishing industry is in crisis. European countries are also to blame for this. Gambian activist Mustapha Manneh also spoke out at the United Nations...
Gambia Generates Over $60 Million from Oil Exploration Licenses in Eight Years
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By Assan Bah The Gambian government has reported a significant boost in revenue from oil exploration licenses, generating a total of USD $60,346,263 over the past eight years. This revenue has come from three main license holders since 2017,...
AGRA’s Kalibata: We need new agriculture value chains
CNBC Africa
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July 10, 2025
In the bustling epicenter of Africa's coastal business hub, Cape Town, the Africa Unlocked conference is currently casting a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities within the African agricultural sector. Agnes Kalibata, President of the...
Energy Minister Blames Recent Power Cuts on Technical Problems
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By Assan Bah In a recent address to lawmakers, Nani Juwara, the Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, attributed the spate of power outages experienced across the country to technical issues related to the transmission lines. The Minister’s...
Gambian youth discover opportunities in engineering, welding
The Point
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Gambian youth are increasingly finding opportunities in engineering and welding through technical and vocational training programmes. The programmes are aimed at equipping young people with practical skills in various fields, including welding and...
Gambian Parliament Rejects 2024 Draft Constitution in Second Major Blow to Reform Agenda
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray For the second time in five years, Gambia’s legislature has voted down a bill that would have paved the way for a new constitution, dealing a crushing setback to efforts to overhaul the country’s governance framework and fulfill...
Gambian Fishermen Decry Night Fishing Closure as “Sham”
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By Madiba Singhateh Fishermen across The Gambia have voiced their frustration over the government’s failure to effectively implement the night fishing closure, describing it as a policy that is “never respected” and “selectively enforced.” They...
Security, strategic national interest, economic & trade diplomacy: The key to shaping Gambia’s foreign policy
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - By Andrew Sylva In the rapidly evolving global political landscape, the Republic of The Gambia faces both challenges and opportunities in shaping a foreign policy that truly reflects its national aspirations. Foreign policy is no...
The Gambia election nerves: Unpacking the 2016–2021 elections and what Lies ahead
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - By Salifu Manneh Revisiting the Numbers: Can We Trust What We See? The 2021 presidential election in The Gambia saw an extraordinary voter turnout of 89%, up from just 59% in 2016—a 30-point increase almost unprecedented in...
Gambia will not provide safe haven to criminals - says IGP Touray
The Point
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IGP Seedy Muktar Touray gave this warning last Thursday in Farafenni, as he presided over the laying of a foundation stone for five new model police stations to be built in the country. The project, part of joint EU-German Support to The Gambia...
African mining ministers adopt Pan-African Resources Reporting Code
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining ministers under the auspices of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) have resolved to adopt the new Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC). Their resolution was reached at their sixth inter-ministerial...