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GAMBIA: Africa’s Development Cannot Be Outsourced”: Gambia Revenue Authority Chief Urges Home-Grown Fiscal Solutions at 12th WAUTI Conference
Addressing a high-level gathering of West African tax authorities, the Commissioner General of Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, issued a clarion call for...
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GAMBIA: New Ferry Launched as Barrow Reaffirms Commitment to Banjul–Barra Bridge
On Monday, President Adama Barrow reaffirmed his enduring commitment to build a bridge connecting Banjul and Barra while overseeing the launch of a new...
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GAMBIA: Banjul Religious Leaders Praise Progress as President Barrow Pledges Action on Water, Cement, and Mosque Renovation
Religious leaders from Banjul and surrounding areas have commended recent national developments during the annual Muslim Elders’ audience with the Head of State, held...
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GAMBIA: Government Suspends Controversial Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) Following Port Strike
In a move to resolve the mounting crisis at the nation’s port, the Government has officially suspended the implementation of the Cargo Tracking Note...
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GAMBIA: Banjul Port in Turmoil: Clearing Agents Strike Over “Exploitative” New Tracking Fees
Operations at the Port of Banjul have ground to a halt as clearing agents and forwarders launched a defiant protest against a new mandatory...
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GAMBIA: Government Secures Technical Training for Ferry Staff After Arrival of New Hybrid Vessel to Improve Banjul–Barra Transport
The Gambian government has contracted engineers from Damen Shipyards Group to provide long-term technical training for staff of Gambia Ferry Services following the arrival...
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GAMBIA: Banjul City Council Inaugurates Crab Island Sustainable Development Centre
The Banjul City Council has officially inaugurated the Crab Island Sustainable Development Centre (CISDC), marking a major milestone in the city’s drive toward innovation,...
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GAMBIA: Tourism Minister Flags Incomplete Eco-Lodge Projects Despite Millions Paid to Contractor
The Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, has notified the National Assembly that numerous eco-lodge projects awarded to the Gambia Tourism Board...
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GAMBIA: Gambian Parliament Reaffirms ‘One China’ Policy, Deepening Strategic Ties with Beijing
In an important diplomatic move that strengthens its ties to Beijing and emphasizes the nation's allegiance to a rules-based international order, the National Assembly...
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GAMBIA: Airport Security Fees Remain Unchanged Despite Traveler Outcry
On Wednesday, the Vice President of The Gambia, Muhammed BS Jallow, informed lawmakers that the government is not contemplating the elimination of the D1,000...
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GAMBIA: Tensions Rise at Banjul Port as Staff Slash Working Hours Over Unpaid Allowances
Operations at the Banjul Port have faced disruption as employees, represented by the Alport Staff Association (ASA), officially withdrew their overtime services, citing over...
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GAMBIA: ‘Tri-vergence Accord’ Forges Unity Among Six Gambian Opposition Groups
On Tuesday, six opposition parties and political movements in The Gambia revealed that they had signed a voluntary “Harmony Pact.” This agreement is intended...
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GAMBIA: Gambian Opposition Faces Critical Choices to Unseat Incumbent Ahead of 2026 Election
As The Gambia prepares for its presidential election on 5 December 2026, opposition parties face a difficult road to unseat President Adama Barrow, who...
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GAMBIA: UMC Supports Newly Elected Officials with Fleet of Five Trucks
On Monday, the opposition movement, Unite Movement for Change (UMC), presented five new pickup trucks to its newly elected regional leaders. Movement officials stated...
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GAMBIA: Unpacking the IEC’s Decision: Why UMC and Six Others Were Turned Down
According to The Standard, the Unite Movement for Change (UMC) and six other prospective political parties had their registration applications "turned down" by the...
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GAMBIA: 61 Years of Independence: Is The Gambia Moving Forward or Facing Setbacks?
Under the theme “Digitalization in harnessing The Gambia's human capital and resource potential for inclusive prosperity,” President Adama Barrow led the nation in celebrating...
