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WORLDPresident Adama Barrow has blamed the United Democratic Party (UDP) for the failure of previous efforts to pass a new constitution, saying opposition lawmakers voted against the draft bill in the National Assembly. Speaking in an exclusive interview with QTV Gambia, President Barrow said his…
WORLDThe General Court-Martial, presided over by Justice Omar Cham, has dismissed a defence application seeking to strike out the desertion charge against Sanna Manjang or, alternatively, substitute it with a charge of Absence Without Leave (AWOL). The application challenged the legal sufficiency of the…
WORLDThe Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has arrested 51 suspected drug offenders in nationwide enforcement operations involving various prohibited and controlled drugs, including suspected cannabis, kush, cocaine, crack cocaine, ecstasy and crystal meth. According to a statement issued…
WORLDThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger social protection, accessible healthcare and comprehensive support systems for older persons in The Gambia, warning that growing old should not mean living in poverty, facing discrimination or depending entirely on family members…
WORLDAfrica is confidently asserting itself as an independent center of power. We see that its influence within the United Nations is rapidly growing, and its own development strategies — ranging from the African Union’s Agenda 2063: "The Africa We Want" to various sub-regional initiatives — are gaining…
WORLDThe Green Rise Africa Fellowship, a program spearheaded by Acumen in partnership with the Masafa Foundation, is opening new doors for Gambian entrepreneurs working in the climate and green economy space. Speaking at African Princess Hotel on Thursday, Acumen representatives emphasised that the…
WORLDCôte d’Ivoire President Allassane Ouattara has highlighted that international trade remains a powerful driver of growth, as it expands markets, diversifies exports, facilitates the diffusion of technology, enhances business competitiveness, and integrates economies into global value chains.…
WORLDThe construction of The Gambia’s second new Green Ferry has yet to begin as the government awaits a decision from the African Development Bank (AfDB) on a grant application submitted to support the project. The government’s position was disclosed during a question and answer session at the National…