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Police investigate over D1M owed to farmers in NBR

Court dismisses Ebrima Dibba’s appeal against sedition charge

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Rethinking the fight against corruption in The Gambia

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Of a Defence policy devoid of an implementation strategy

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UTG Think Tank tells gov’t to replace ‘blanket fuel subsidy’ with tax waiver on diesel

White House nominates Laurence Socha as new US ambassador to The Gambia

Nawec blames maintenance challenges for worst power outages

Court awards former Oryx Energy IT manager D1.95 million for unfair dismissal

Banjul mayor hailed as barrier breaker at launching of commemorative publications

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Education stakeholders demand urgent increase in education financing at GAWE 2026

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From partnership to action: NFSMPC moves to bridge market gaps

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