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NPP DENIES USING EU FUNDS TO SUPPORT D50M WOMEN ENTERPRISE

By Omar Bah The ruling National People's Party (NPP) has strongly condemned what it describes as “misleading and unfounded statements” by former Vice President Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang, accusing her of peddling half truths and distortions about the Barrow administration and the party's women empowerment initiatives. Speaking at the Refela conference on women's representation last week, former vice...
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NPP DENIES USING EU FUNDS TO SUPPORT D50M WOMEN ENTERPRISE

By Omar Bah The ruling National People's Party (NPP) has strongly condemned what it describes as “misleading and unfounded statements” by former Vice President Fatoumatta...

Woman stands trial in D5M fraud case

By Amadou Jadama One Fatou Jaiteh was on Friday arraigned before Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally of Banjul charged with fraudulently obtaining D5,763,925 from five people. Prosecutors led by DSP E Sarr alleged that Ms Jaiteh obtained...

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Woman stands trial in D5M fraud case

By Amadou Jadama One Fatou Jaiteh was on Friday arraigned before Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally of Banjul charged with fraudulently obtaining D5,763,925 from five people. Prosecutors...

State urges court to convict Bojang siblings in PIU shooting case

By Arret Jatta State prosecutors have urged the high court to convict Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, arguing that the evidence presented during...

Court orders state to clarify conspiracy charges in Sana Manjang case

By Arret Jatta The Banjul High Court on Friday ordered state prosecutors to amend parts of the charges filed against Sana Manjang to clearly identify...

Gov’t spends $80M annually to import rice – Minister

By Olimatou Coker Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security Demba Sabally has disclosed that the government spends US$80 million annually to import 200,000 bags...

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AFRICAN REGION 2 GAMES IN BANJUL TO FEATURE 5 SPORTS

Press release - AUSC Secretariat – Abuja: The organisers of the 2026 African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2 Games in Banjul have revealed the sporting disciplines for the upcoming event. The games, scheduled to...

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Press release - AUSC Secretariat – Abuja: The organisers of the 2026 African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2 Games in Banjul have revealed...

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AFRICAN REGION 2 GAMES IN BANJUL TO FEATURE 5 SPORTS

Press release - AUSC Secretariat – Abuja: The organisers of the 2026 African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2 Games in Banjul have revealed...

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AFRICAN REGION 2 GAMES IN BANJUL TO FEATURE 5 SPORTS

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Kamaso calls for visionary leadership at GFF

The leader of “Restore Confidence in Gambian Football”, Sadibou Kamaso, who is also an...

SJAG appoints commission members for GFF presidential debates

The Sports Journalists' Association of The Gambia (SJAG) has announced the formal appointment of...

Senegal among biggest weapons buyers in sub-Saharan Africa

Senegal and Mali have become leading arms importers in sub-Saharan Africa, driven by increased...

Senegal workers’ unions slate April 8 for national demo

The Trade Union Front for the Defence of Labour has announced a major national...

Soldier killed, six wounded in Casamance near Gambian border 

One soldier identified as Staff Sergeant Nfally Sonko was killed and six wounded after...

Senegal makes $471 Million debt payment but faces tough times ahead

Senegal successfully paid nearly half a billion dollars in debt obligations on Friday, avoiding...

Drummer accused of homosexuality and killed, 4 suspects arrested

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Koriteh in a time of rising prices

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NPP DENIES USING EU FUNDS TO SUPPORT D50M WOMEN ENTERPRISE

By Omar Bah The ruling National People's Party (NPP) has strongly condemned what it describes...

GFA calls for full implementation of recommendations on Jammeh’s assets

Gambia For All (GFA) party has commended the National Assembly Special Select Committee for...

Nawec MD honoured with continental award in Kigali

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Woman stands trial in D5M fraud case

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State urges court to convict Bojang siblings in PIU shooting case

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Court orders state to clarify conspiracy charges in Sana Manjang case

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Gov’t spends $80M annually to import rice – Minister

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