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Gambia: 'Gambia's Oil Prospects High But'...

Africa · The Gambia

Gambia: 'Gambia's Oil Prospects High But'...

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Following reports from former President Yahya Jammeh, who accused Senegal of stealing Gambia's oil, a senior government official has confirmed to The Point that there are oil prospects in The Gambia due to the country's geological formation.See the Story

King Mohammed VI Continues Recovery Post Shoulder Surgery

Mohammed VI · The Gambia

King Mohammed VI Continues Recovery Post Shoulder Surgery

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Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has sent a written message to King Mohammed VI. The message was handed over by Gambia’s foreign minister Mamadou Tangara to his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita during a meeting held Tuesday in Rabat. In a press statement, Mr. Tangara stressed the importance of holding regular consultations between the two countries on […]See the Story

UNICEF Urges Gambia to Tackle Scabies Outbreak in Care Homes.

UNICEF · The Gambia

UNICEF Urges Gambia to Tackle Scabies Outbreak in Care Homes.

By: Fatou Krubally The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent government action in response to scabies outbreak affecting children at Daara Madina Suwaneh, describing the situation as “a violation of children’s rights” that demands immediate attention. According to the Ministry of Health, at least 57 children have been diagnosed with scabies as of 27 May, a figure that UNICEF says highlights “serious health risks” in care …See the Story

GRA Prioritizes Risk Management to Strengthen Revenue Collection

By: Haddy Touray The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched a strategic push to modernize its operations through staff training aimed at enhancing risk management processes. During the opening of a two-day training workshop for staff, the Commissioner General Mr. Yankuba Darboe underscored the critical role that risk management plays in ensuring the GRA’s success in collecting revenue and maintaining public trust. “This training is a crucia…The Gambia · The Gambia See the Story

Bato Kunku VDC Chair Clarifies Mining Concerns

By: Haddy Touray A founding member of the Association of Chairpersons of Kombo South Coastal Villages Committees, Momodou Sillah also the chairman of Bato Kunku VDC has clarified that the viral photos of environmental destruction in Kombo South circulating on social media were not from GACH Mining’s operations. Sillah, along with the chairpersons of Sanyang and Tujereng VDCs, appeared on Star TV this week to address issues relating to the Associ…Kombo South · Kombo South See the Story

The IMF Welcomes Gambia's 5.3% Economic Growth, but Expresses Concern over the Growing Debt Burden.

By: Fatou Krubally The Gambian economy is projected to grow by 5.3% in 2024, placing the country ahead of most sub-Saharan African nations. But a worrying debt-to-GDP ratio of 73.5% threatens to slow the country's progress, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned. Unveiling the IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday, IMF Resident Representative Patrick Gitton praised Gambia's economic resilience during a ch…Economy · The Gambia Read Article

Ambassador to Face Disciplinary Action for 'Insulting Gambians' – Insists Manneh

By: Kemo Kanyi The United Democratic Party (UDP) Deputy Secretary for External Affairs, Lamin Manneh, has said he believes disciplinary action should be taken against Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay (FJC), Gambia’s ambassador to South Africa, for what he considers an insult to Gambians. Mr. Manneh’s reaction on a local radio station on Monday follows the Gambian ambassador’s comments about the UDP, for which she later apologized after remarks made agai…The Gambia · The Gambia Read Article

Semis in FA Cup

Following a grueling quarter final clashes Tuesday, the last four team in the FA Cup championship has been identified. They are Real de Banjul who eliminated GPA 1-0 in the quarter finals. They will now meet Greater Tomorrow (GT) in the semis. Brikama based GT were 3-1 penalties winners over Unique Global. Meanwhile TMT achieved a giant killing feat by eliminating Wallidan 5-3 on penalties to set up a semifinal clash against Hawks FC which be…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

MOYS GIVES OVER D15M TO SUPPORT INTERANTIONAL PROGRAMMES OF ASSOCIATIONS, ATHLETES – The Standard Newspaper

By Lamarana S Jallow As part of its commitment to national sports development, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) this week disbursed over D15.4M to sports associations and individual athletes to support for them in their international preparations and competitions. A total of ten million dalasis was presented to The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) to cover costs associated with the national team, The Scorpions’ training camp in Morocco, a…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Eidul Adha: A Period Of Obedience, Submission, Gratitude And The Doing Of Good Acts. – The Standard Newspaper

By Baba F TrawallyAmir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in The Gambia As we witness this year’s Eidul Adha, on a blessed day of Friday 6th, which in itself is a day of Eid, we should always reflect on the countless blessings of Allah Almighty upon us and be grateful to Him and return gratitude. Eidul Adha is not only about the animals we slaughter, the beautiful new clothes we wear, the families we visit but such periods are periods of reflection, peri…Eid · The Gambia Read Article

Hassoum Ceesay, The Hajj As A Colonial And Post-Colonial Experience In The Gambia: 1945-1975, Baobab Printers, 2025, 62 Pages. – The Standard Newspaper

Gambians and the Hajj The Gambia’s prolific historian Hassoum Ceesay has published a new book which charts the Hajj experience of Gambians during the later phase of the Colonial rule and the first decade after independence. In 62 pages, the historian traces how much the colonial authorities paid scant attention to the Islamic pillar of performing the Hajj so much so that it was very hard for Gambian Muslims to perform the rite. On page 11, 12, t…The Gambia · The Gambia Read Article

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