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Analysts commend Tanzania for rise in global peace index ranking
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has been praised by analysts for emerging as the most peaceful country in the East African Community (EAC), according to the newly released Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 report. However, they also believe the country...
Tea exports dropped by almost 5 million kilos in April
The Standard
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Tea farmers collect fertilizers distributed by Kenya Tea Development Authority(KTDA) at Nyambaria Tea Buying Center in Nyamira County. (Sammy Omingo, Standard) Tea exports declined by almost five million kilos in April from 37.9 million recorded...
GSSS celebrates 66 years of academic excellence with Class of 2025
The Point
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In his opening remarks, Principal Momodou Baba Jallow expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty for granting him the strength to witness yet another milestone in the school’s proud history. He also extended appreciation to the Board of...
Support the Legacy of Taka Titi: A Call to Honour a Cultural Icon by Helping His Family
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The people of Janjanbureh, admirers of Gambian heritage, and lovers of cultural preservation are calling for support to assist the family of Lamin Keita widely known as Taka Titi, the late legendary cultural communicator,...
Flex Fuzion Trains 60 Artists in Entrepreneurship and Performance Skills
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu Recognizing the vital role cultural groups play in preserving and promoting The Gambia’s heritage, Flex Fuzion Entertainment and Dance Academy has empowered six cultural groups through a targeted entrepreneurship and performance...
‘Interest payments alone consume 25 percent of 2024 domestic revenues’
The Standard Gambia
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang Finance Minister Seedy Keita has called for a reform in the international financial system saying the current international financial architecture is not working for the vast majority of countries including The...
FPAC raises red flag over drugs safety, assets and funds at BMCH
The Point
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The revelations were made at the laying of the report of the standing committee of FPAC. The report covers the 2020 audited accounts of the Government of The Gambia, and the annual-activity reports and audited financial statements of public...
Women & Society: Marie Sock: Leadership is service, not royalty
The Point
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In a candid interview, the outspoken businesswoman-turned-politician opens up about her journey, her rejection of toxic politics, and her grassroots vision for a new Gambia. At her serene residence in Bijilo, framed by the rustle of palms and the...
Nigeria Blue Economy Policy: The 1.5 trillion Plus GDP opportunity
TechEconomy
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July 5, 2025
Advertisements Advocacy for the green economy was seen as discriminatory and condescending, the rich countries telling the poor South how to manage their affairs for the benefit of humankind. It was considered a call for sacrifice by the poor...
‘There is no issue with ECOWAS Protocols, but lack of implementation by member states’
Business Day
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July 6, 2025
Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian diplomat and director of private sector at ECOWAS Commission. In June, the diplomat, who has worked in many countries in the region, represented the commission, for the first time, at Accra Weizo, a travel expo, where he...
Russia Unlocking Africa’s Food Security: Model of Connectivity and Collaboration
Pressenza
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July 6, 2025
With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly to change with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opening new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also...
Russia Increases Fertilizers and Agricultural Exports to Africa
The News Chronicle
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July 6, 2025
With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly changing with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opened new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also time...
Africa's smallest mainland country that's so beautiful but ignored by tourists
Daily Express
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July 5, 2025
Africa's smallest mainland country is one of the best to visit on the continent, according to tourists. There are more than 50 countries in Africa, and many of them have become popular with tourists over the last few decades. In the northern half...
WILL convenes forum on youth, diaspora inclusion in transitional justice
The Point
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Held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Bijilo, the forum brought together over 100 young people from across the country and members of the Gambian diaspora, both virtually and physically, to strengthen inclusive...
Citizens Raise Concern Over Open Gutters Amidst Rainy Season
The Voice Gambia
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July 3, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah Scores of concerned citizens in the Greater Banjul Area have expressed growing concerns over the prevalence of open gutters during the rainy season which they say pose high risk to public safety. In an interview with The Voice,...
Medical Aid Departs for Ongoing Earthquake Response in Myanmar, 18 Other Countries This Week
Direct Relief
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June 20, 2025
By Staff Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 679 shipments of requested medical aid to 45 U.S. states and territories and 19 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 4.9 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and...
Goldstar Air, the wings of Ghana and Belly of America marks ...
Modern Ghana
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The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
NHRC highlights disability inclusion in disaster risk policies
The Point
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The training, which focused on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in national disaster risk management policies and interventions, according to officials, was long-overdue in view of its critical conversation looking at the country’s...
Tracing fate of former president Jammeh’s seized lands
The Standard Gambia
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July 1, 2025
- Advertisement - By Binta Jarju Years after the fall of former president Yahya Jammeh, the full extent and fate of the vast real estate empire he amassed during his 22-year rule remains concealed from the Gambian public. The Janneh Commission...
World Bank Liberia Country Manager Remarks at LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
[Georgia Wallen] Liberia Takes the Lead: 1st Country in Africa to deliver certified Professional Public Sector Accountants Remarks First LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony: World Bank Country Manager, Georgia Wallen July 4, 2025 Honorable...