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Lawmaker Denies Allegations of Voter Fraud
Lawmaker Denies Allegations of Voter Fraud By Kemo Kanyi Yahya Menteng Sanyang, the National Assembly Member (NAM) and senior member of the Unite Movement
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Latrikunda Sabiji Lawmaker Questioned by Police, Released Without Charge
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Brikama PIU, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, intercepted twenty-nine (29) individuals suspected of preparing for an irregular migration journey in the Jalambang forest,
Brikama United’s encounter with Samger FC ends with goaless draw.
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GID distances itself from Gambian Passport seizure in Canada
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Gambia Media on government event coverage boycott
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AMIR CALLS ON THE UMMAH TO TURN ON THE GLORIOUS QURAN FOR WORLDS PROBLEMS
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Jambur Madrasa fire incident claims lives of two minors
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48TH JALSA SALANA THE GAMBIA OPENS AT NUSRAT.
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Government Secures Village Stamp Amid Voter Registration Concerns in Central River Region.
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Office of the Vice President clarifies remarks on teacher’s remuneration
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Victims of April 2000 student killings demand justice and full reparations
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Gambia Immigration Intercepts Over 120 Would-Be Migrants in Two Operations.
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Coalition Without NPP, GDC and UDP Will Be Difficult says Mama Kandeh
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Demba Ali Jawo calls for the resignation of Justice minister
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Police arraign man for killing biological son
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) strongly condemns the conduct of The Gambia Police Force
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Ousainue Bojang regains freedom following attempt to block his release
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Madi Jobarteh’s reaction to the Ministry of Justice’s press release.
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Demand for Accountability: Justice for Ousainou and Amie Bojang
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NAWEC BRIEFED THE PRESS ON EAGB STUDY TOUR.
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Police intercepts 24 suspected irregular migrants in Pirang
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“The attitude of Hon. Almameh Gibba at the National Assembly during the State of the Nation address by His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, left
SONA Address: NAMs clash over rules of procedure
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GAF Strengthens Capacity of Personnel Through Ongoing Training Programmes
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GAMBIA HOST REGIONAL CARBON MARKETS & CLIMATE FINANCE MEETING.
MODOU SARR The Gambia is holding a three day International Conference on Carbon markets and Climate Finance. The participants were drawn from 16
The Gambia Police Force responds to baby dumping incident at Farato.
Authorities in the Upper River Region have confirmed the rescue of a newborn baby boy who was allegedly dumped into a toilet in Fatoto
Police investigate a case of assault causing actual bodily harm in Gunjur
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Stration wins Democratic race to succeed senator Durbin
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TRAGEDY IN BAKAU AS FATHER & FOUR OTHERS DROWNED AT SEA.
MODOU SARR Bakau is mourning the death of one Kebba Wadda and four of his children after they were drowned at sea on
Amir calls for peace and love in Eid message
MODOU SARR The Amir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in the Gambia Maulana Baba F. Trawally has urged moslems to reject hat redness,
Breaking: Immigration operatives retreat following threat from a gun man on board a migrant boat
An intelligence-led operation by the Tanji Immigration Border Patrol Unit to intercept a suspected migrant smuggling attempt in Kartong was disrupted in the early
MODOU TURO SUBSIDED MEAT PRICES AHEAD OF KORITEH
MODOU SARR The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vision Development Foundation and a well known philanthropist throughout the sub region has this morning
Anti- Crime Unit in Barra intercepts 73 suspected Irregular Migrants
The Anti-Crime Unit Sub-Base in Barra conducted an intelligence-led operation in Essau-Sami, resulting in the interception of seventy-three (73) individuals suspected to be
PRISONS DEPUTY DG COMMENDS AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMAAT
MODOU SARR Keita Saidy the Deputy Director General of the Gambia Prisons Services has hailed the contribution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat towards
AHMADIYYA EXTENDS RAMADAN FOOD DONATION TO PRISONS, TANKA TANKA, DISABLES ETC
MODOU SARR The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat on Wednesday wraps up its usual Ramadan food items to various institutions and vulnerable groups including the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat gives Ramadan donations
By: Modou Sarr Pa Sainey Ceesay Chief Executive Officer at the Kanifing Municipal Council thanked the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat for donating them with some
EFSCRJ Calls for Immediate Freedom and Dropping of All Charges against Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe
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Gambia’s Coach names squad friendly encounter with Senegal
The head coach of The Gambia, Johnathan McKinstry, has announced his squad for the upcoming international friendly against Senegal, with the headline inclusion
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ECOWAS and Stakeholders Chart a New Way Forward for the Implementation and Management ECOWAS Peace Fund
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Pikine double murder suspect arrested in Touba
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ECOWAS Advances Discussions Maritime Transport Service from Cabo Verde to the Rest West Africa
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The ECOWAS Commission is organizing the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the Committee
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OOU conference: Experts advocate indigenous model for sustainable development in Nigeria
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Tribune Online Nigerian officials collected N721bn bribes in 2023 – UN report
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Tobaski Sales in jeopardy as Operation Clear the Roads Team storms Brikama
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Diomaye flushing out Macky Sall enablers!
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Code of Conduct Tribunal suspends Kano anti-corruption boss, Muhuyi Magaji
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By: Modou Touray According to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), over 2,800 instances of attempted double voter registration have been identified during the ongoing
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The Gambia Armed Forces has welcomed home Lieutenant Dawda Lowe and Lieutenant Omar K Jarju following their successful completion of officer training programmes
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EFSCRJ Welcomes the Coroner’s Inquest Report into the Death of Omar Badgie
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