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IEC SETS CONDITIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

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IEC sets November 3–14 for presidential nominations

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By Arret Jatta The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced...

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By Tabora Bojang The minister of justice has informed lawmakers...

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IEC SETS CONDITIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

IEC sets November 3–14 for presidential nominations

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Minister Sabally denies using police to intimidate NDP leader over fertiliser distribution

NPP warns electricity crisis must not destroy national stability

Gov’t convenes retired diplomats to strengthen foreign service

Gambia joins world to mark Unesco adopted international Soninke language day

US launches $930K forensic investigation project to strengthen Gambia’s justice system

Prof Umberto D’Alessandro joins EVI as medical director

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Minister Badgie elected chairperson of African Union Sports Council Region 2

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Former presidents to get huge pensions in amendment bill

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