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Gambia Hosts Major West Africa Energy Summit
The Gambia will host the 10th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum next week, bringing together over 500 energy stakeholders to address West Africa’s renewable energy infrastructure challenges and investment opportunities. The two-day gathering...
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Manchester United scouts keeping close tabs on prodigious Gambian teenager
Manchester United are keeping tabs on the progress of Gambian teenage sensation Musa Ann The first image that comes to mind when you hear the name Manchester United is that of a club that believes in youth. The “Busby Babes” showed the world in...
Agriculture Minister Defends Subsidies as Groundnut, Fertiliser Costs Strain Budget
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Agriculture Dr. Demba Sabally, has defended government subsidies in the agriculture sector telling lawmakers that the support remains necessary as revenues from groundnut sales and fertiliser recovery fall short...
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Le ministre de l’Agriculture défend les subventions alors que les coûts de l’arachide et des engrais pèsent sur le budget
Par : Fatou Krubally Le ministre de l’Agriculture, Dr. Demba Sabally, a défendu les subventions gouvernementales dans le secteur agricole en affirmant aux députés que ce soutien reste nécessaire, les recettes issues de la vente d’arachides et du...
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60 Chinese Nationals Convicted for Cybercrime and Computer-Related Fraud in Gambia
By: Isatou Sarr Sixty Chinese nationals were arraigned and convicted on Wednesday, 10th September 2025, at the Brikama Magistrates’ Court in the West Coast Region on two counts of cybercrime-related offences, including unlawful possession of...
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Shettima Unveils FG’s New Incentives To…
Shettima Unveils FG’s New Incentives To Boost Agric Investment Nationwide * Pledges enhanced credit access, irrigation expansion, full-time rural jobs Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday announced fresh incentives to boost...
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Gambia College PTC Class of 1994 Holds Reunion
By: Lamin Daboe Members of the 1992/1994 Primary School Teachers’ Certificate (PTC) batch from Gambia College were, on Thursday, August 30, 2025, gathered at the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) conference hall for a reunion meeting....
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Finance Minister Responds to $30 Million Oil Scandal Report
By Kebba AF Touray Finance Minister Seedy Keita on Monday responded to Parliament’s report on the $30 million petroleum scandal, acknowledging widespread governance failures but insisting that the most serious allegations of bribery, tax evasion,...
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UE, La Gambie concluent un accord de 1,7 milliard D pour la transformation des systèmes agroalimentaires
Par : Cecilia EL Mendy Le gouvernement gambien et l’Union européenne (UE) ont signé vendredi dernier un accord de financement d’une valeur de 1,7 milliard D (20 millions d’euros) pour stimuler la transformation du système agroalimentaire du pays....
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When power kneels awkwardly: Why Gambia remains stalled and struggling to make any headway developmentally
- Advertisement - By Salifu Manneh The Gambia today is kneeling, not walking. After nearly a decade under President Barrow, our country remains stagnant, unable to progress in key areas such as the economy, healthcare, education, agriculture,...
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GAMBIA TAMES KENYA IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
- Advertisement - The Harambee Stars’ hopes of reviving their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign took a huge hit on Friday after they were beaten 3-1 by Gambia at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The defeat left fans...
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Senegal taps Gambian-led Cornerstone Group for $300M Solar-Powered agricultural revolution
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The deal, hailed as a game-changer, will deploy renewable energy solutions to modernise farming, boost food sovereignty, and empower rural communities across Senegal. The Framework Partnership Agreement, signed by Senegal’s Ministry of...
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U.S. Department of State honours Ambassador Sharon L. Cromer for distinguished service to Gambia
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The ceremony commenced with an introduction by Mr Leonard Cisneros, The Gambia Desk Officer, who welcomed Ambassador Cromer to the gallery. Ambassador Bah delivered remarks commending Ambassador Cromer’s steadfast commitment to the principles of...
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Senegal–Gambia offshore oil: From whispers to wisdom
- Advertisement - By Lamin Sillah Prologue The duty of clarity The bond between Senegal and The Gambia has carried centuries of shared struggle, culture, and geography. Yet in 2024 and 2025, whispers have unsettled this relationship: Is Senegal’s...
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South Carolina State University Donates Drone to Boost Gambian Farming Research
By Nelson Manneh The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) in The Gambia received a specialized drone from South Carolina State University (SCSU) on Monday, a donation aimed at enhancing agricultural research and addressing food...
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ESEF 2025: Accelerating sustainable energy infrastructure solutions for growth
Power THE ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, ECREEE, in coordination with the Gambian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, is proud to announce the 10th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum, ESEF, 2025, scheduled to...
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Central Bank of Gambia Holds Policy Rate at 17%
By: Cecilia E L Mendy The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) met on September 1, 2025, and decided to maintain the monetary policy rate (MPR) at 17 percent. This decision was made after a comprehensive review...
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U.S. Department of State Honors Ambassador Sharon L. Cromer for Distinguished Service to The Gambia
The Gambia Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States of America, His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, participated in a formal ceremony at the U.S. Department of State honoring Her Excellency Sharon...
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REFLECTIONS FROM THE BANJUL CAVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY
- Advertisement - Ahead of the Youth Olympics Games in Senegal next year, the African Volleyball Federation staged a U-18 development championship n Banjul from September 3 to 7. A total of 12 nations including host Gambia took part in the male...
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Empower Gambia’s future: Restore the semi-autonomous intellectual property office to ignite innovation and creativity now
- Advertisement - By Lawyer Muhamed Lamin Ceesay Innovation is not just about ideas; it’s about hope, passion, and the future of a nation. When we strip away the tools that protect our creators and innovators, we risk silencing the dreams that...
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