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Digging deeper: How soil spectroscopy is revolutionizing agriculture in The Gambia
Forests News
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July 8, 2025
“It could be a ‘game-changer’ for our work” A breakthrough in efficient, accurate, and scalable soil diagnostics is taking root in The Gambia —one that will facilitate the scaling of soil health information across the country and may even prove to...
Gambia’s coastal communities unite to demand ban on bottom trawling
The Point
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Mustapha Manneh, Founder and CEO of Their Voice Must Be Heard, opened the session with a stark message: “Gambia is still behind in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and bottom trawling. The communities affected...
Gambia Hands Over Sub-Regional Chair to Guinea
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
By: Modou Kanteh The Gambia has recently handed over the chairmanship of the Sub-regional Fisheries Commission (SRFC) to the Republic Of Guinea Conary after The Gambia completed its two year term. The event was held in Dakar Senegal where it...
IsDB Approves US$277 Million to Foster Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Member Countries
Islamic Development Bank
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Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 07 July 2025 – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved over US$277 million in new development financing to help create jobs, improve access to essential services, and support inclusive, sustainable growth...
Doctrinal flexibility and technological adaptation for the Gambia Armed Forces
The Standard Gambia
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - By Lt Col (Rtd) Samsudeen Sarr In today’s ever-shifting global security arena, no army worth its salt can afford to rest on the laurels of past doctrines. Stagnation, in military terms, is an invitation to defeat. My own journey...
GIRAV strengthens Gambia's Rice, Maize seed security drive
The Point
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This persistent reliance on imports is being worsened by low productivity, intergenerational poverty, food and nutrition insecurity, and thus hampering the commercialisation of rice farming in particular. To address this challenge, the Gambia...
Gambia to Inaugurate Sanyang Seaport July 5 — Ports MD Ousman Jobarteh
The Fatu Network
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - By Michaella Faith Wright The Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), Ousman Jobarteh, has disclosed that the official inauguration of the Sanyang Seaport will take place on July 5, 2025. He made the announcement...
AB Beautiful Blinds: A Standard of Professionalism in The Gambia’s Design Sector, Led by Founder Saihou Balajo
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Editorial In a country where distinguishing skilled professionals from self-taught workers can be a gamble, AB Beautiful Blinds stands out as a trusted name in The Gambia’s interior design and window...
Over 100 Turtles Found Dead along Gambian Coast Due to Harmful Fishing Practices
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
By Madiba Singhateh Over 100 dead turtles have been discovered along the Gambian coastline since the launch of the turtle bycatch reduction program, according to ongoing monitoring activities conducted in fishing communities. The disturbing trend...
Crabs in a bucket A call for spiritual and national renewal among Gambians
The Standard Gambia
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By Abdoulie Mam Njie (retired permanent secretary) There is a phrase Gambians use often — half-joking, half in despair: “Gambians don’t support their own.” Whether in the village or in Banjul, in politics or the office, among...
Mayor Lowe launches first-ever VLR to accelerate sustainable development
The Point
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This historic document not only reflects the city’s progress in localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but serves as a roadmap for future action, rooted in data, inclusivity, and accountability. As cities around the world increasingly...
Gambia Takes the Spotlight in Global Tourism by Promoting Destination Gambia at Experience Africa 2025
The Standard Gambia
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) is actively putting Destination Gambia on the global map by attending the three-day Experience Africa 2025 trade event. Taking place at Bishopsgate, London, from June 23rd to June 25th, the...
Ecobank Gambia Marks World MSME Day with Major Initiatives and a Call for Inclusive Finance
The Point
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Alhagie Bai Ceesay, Head of Commercial Banking, delivered a detailed presentation on the Ecobank Smart Business Pack a bundled solution tailored for early-stage businesses. The pack offers a Business Account, access to OmniLite, Trade Hub, Ecobank...
Environmental Analyst Blames Recent Runoff Water on Poor Drainage System
The Voice Gambia
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July 2, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah An environmental analyst, Mr. Momodou Senghore has blamed poor drainage system as a factor responsible for the recent water overflow in parts of the Greater Banjul Area. Speaking with this medium on Tuesday, Mr. Senghore said the...
Secka: The Gambia MPC likely to leave MPR unchanged at 17% in 2025
CNBC Africa
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July 3, 2025
Alieu Secka, a Transformation Specialist at ABSS Consulting, provided a comprehensive analysis on CNBC concerning the monetary policy outlook for The Gambia amid fluctuating oil prices and ongoing inflationary pressures. His insights suggest a...
Gambia set to replace 30-year-old environmental law
The Point
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The 1994 Act, according to Hon. Manjang, no longer reflects the environmental realities of today. “So much has changed since 1994,” she said while addressing lawmakers. “New international conventions have been ratified, new local challenges have...
Shelter Crisis: The Growing Burden of Rent in The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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July 3, 2025
Finding decent accommodation in The Gambia has become a major struggle, especially for low- and middle-income earners. As the cost of living continues to rise, the housing crisis is tightening its grip on urban and peri-urban areas, with rent...
Rural Gambians Defy Ban, Burn Charcoal for Survival
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By Nelson Manneh Despite a longstanding government ban on charcoal production, many rural communities in The Gambia, especially in the Central River Region (CRR), continue to engage in large-scale charcoal burning as a vital economic activity. The...
Bread Rise Deepens Gambia’s Cost of Living Crisis
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By Nelson Manneh As of July 1st, 2025, the cost of a loaf of bread in The Gambia officially rose from D10 to D12. The price hike, affecting both Tapalapa and Senfur loaves, follows a consensus reached between the government and the Gambia Bakers...
Ecobank Gambia Launches School Ecosystem CVP to Transform Education
The Point
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The event brought together key stakeholders from the education sector, including ministers, private school owners, education service providers, and development partners. Mr. Kebba M.I Gaye, Group Manager for Education, Faith-Based and Social...