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Gambia to Host ECOWAS Energy Forum in September
The Voice Gambia
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August 11, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia will take centre stage in West Africa’s clean energy agenda next month when it hosts the 10th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) on September 18–19, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference...
Energy Minister Says No Oil Discovered in The Gambia
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 11, 2025
By Assan Bah Mr. Nani Juwara, the Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines said no oil has been discovered in the Gambia so far, despite the numerous explorations made by international oil marketing companies. Mr. Juwara made the disclosure during...
Banjul to Host Regional Leaders, Investors, and Energy Experts for Major Renewable Energy Forum
The Fatu Network
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August 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Alieu Jallow The Gambia is set to host the 10th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025) from September 18–19, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Banjul. - Advertisement...
Gambia Armed Forces Condemns Vulture Killings, Confirms Arrest of Lance Corporal
The Fatu Network
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August 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has condemned the killing of vultures in Bwiam and confirmed that one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Jallow Alieu, is in custody over the incident. He is being held...
Gambian delegation champions climate action, agricultural reform at Pan-African parliament
The Point
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Their interventions underscored the need for Africa-led solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. Speaking at the symposium, Hon. Sulayman Saho, National Assembly Member for Central Badibou, delivered a passionate address on...
Gambia marks world breastfeeding week with call for sustainable support systems
The Point
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The celebration was launched with a press briefing held on Thursday, 7th August, at the NaNA conference hall, bringing together media partners and stakeholders committed to promoting breastfeeding as a vital public health and environmental issue....
Gambia launches IMUNG with call to empower future diplomats
The Point
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Held at the Baobab Holiday Resort, the launch drew a large and diverse audience from students and lecturers to national and international agency leaders. Themed “Multilateral Cooperation Through the United Nations System: A Strategic Pathway to...
Gambia takes over chairmanship of African Caucus of IMF & WB
The Point
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This year’s Caucus was held under the theme “Resilient Infrastructure, Human Capital, and Green Asset: Essential Levers for strong, Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth in Africa”, with a focus on “Innovative Financing Solutions to Closing Africa’s...
Gambian avian expert awarded highest alumni honor at Cornell's Vet College
The Point
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The award recognises exceptional service to the veterinary profession, communities, or the college itself. Jagne’s decades-long career has advanced veterinary public health on both local and global stages - from New York to sub-Saharan Africa -...
Breaking News: Another Vulture Massacre in Nianija as National Wildlife Crisis Grows
The Fatu Network
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August 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Dawda Baldeh A disturbing new case of hooded vulture killings has been reported in Nianija, where nineteen of the endangered birds were found dead with their heads severed. The discovery has intensified national concern over...
Climate breakdown is an injustice multiplier
The Ecologist
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August 6, 2025
Climate breakdown “has more dramatically altered heat waves than it has droughts or extreme rainfall”, in part because heat waves are directly connected to the temperature of the atmosphere, while droughts and rainfall “are also subject to slower...
PURA MUST ACT TO RESTORE SANITY IN TELECOMS SECTOR As Gambia’s data tariffs plummet to lowest on the planet
The Standard Gambia
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August 8, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia’s telecommunications sector is in the midst of a full-blown pricing crisis, with mobile data costs falling to record lows, sparking urgent concern from the industry regulator and operators alike. What started as...
Gambia Hosts National Workshop to Strengthen Capacity for Achieving SDG 6 on Water and Sanitation
The Voice Gambia
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August 6, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters, in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), UNESCO, and key development partners, on Tuesday, 5th...
Gambia’s Finance Minister Takes Over as Chair of African IMF/World Bank Caucus
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 6, 2025
The Gambia’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy K.M. Keita, has assumed the Chairmanship of the African Caucus of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, following his participation in the 2025 meeting held in Bangui,...
Obligations Erga Omnes and Climate Change: Reflections on the ICJ Advisory Opinion
EJIL: Talk!
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August 8, 2025
On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change (for an overview of the opinion, see here). The ICJ identified the erga omnes character...
MRV for Climate Action leads new era of women-led climate action
The Point
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Held at the National Climate Action Centre (NCAC), University of The Gambia (UTG) Kanifing campus, the training funded by NovaSphere and Environment and Climate Change Canada, seeks to equip women with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to...
The Gambia Exceeds Global Breastfeeding Target, Reaching 54%
The Fatu Network
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August 7, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dawda Baldeh The Gambia has surpassed a key global health target by achieving a 54% exclusive breastfeeding rate, exceeding the World Health Assembly’s goal of 50% by 2025, officials announced Thursday. - Advertisement - The...
President of Turkmenistan Meets with Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia
News Central Asia
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August 7, 2025
On August 6, within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia, Muhammad Jallow....
Gambia’s Civil Service University Strategic plan validated
The Point
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The validation ceremony, held at the Sindola Safari Lodge in Kanilai village, brought together administrative and technical staff of the CSU, alongside key stakeholders. The event marked a pivotal step in the establishment of the Civil Service...
How the Advancement of Soil Spectroscopy is Improving Agriculture in The Gambia
Spectroscopy
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Key Points The Gambia has launched a new mid-infrared (MIR) soil spectroscopy lab at its National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) to support more accurate and efficient soil diagnostics, aiming to improve crop yields, inform policy...