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Africa · Banjul

Gambia: Consultants Hold Meetings in Banjul, KM Ahead of Professionalization of Gambian League

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Consultations yesterday held meetings with football stakeholders in Banjul, Kanifing Municipality and Kerr Real de Banjul FC prior to the professionalization of Gambian League.See the Story

Banjul · Banjul

Sona Jobarteh Appointed as Gambia Tourism Board Roaming Ambassador

By: Yunus S. Saliu In a remarkable stride toward enhancing cultural diplomacy and tourism promotion, the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC), has appointed internationally renowned Gambian Kora maestro, Dr. Sona Jobarteh, as a Roaming Ambassador for Destination Gambia. Dr. Sona Jobarteh was officially honoured during a prestigious awards dinner hosted by GTBoard at Casa Afriqa i…See the Story

European Union · Banjul

ECOWAS Trains Legal Advisors to Advance African Trade Pact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-trains-legal-advisors-to-advance-african-trade-pact/The ECOWAS Commission launched a four-day capacity-building workshop for legal advisors in Banjul, Gambia, on June 30, 2025. Focused on implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the training aims to align regional legal frameworks with the trade agreement’s requirement…See the Story

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Witness Admits Buying BCC Land Without Partner Approval Amid $13 Million Profit Claims

By: Fatou Krubally A key witness, Shel Elhajj, told the local government commission of inquiry investigating Banjul City Council (BCC) land transactions that he paid $2 million for a plot of land from BCC in 2019 without prior approval from his supposed business partners, raising questions about the legitimacy of the deal and the eventual profit made. Elhajj, a retired businessman, testified that the land purchase was intended for a joint ventur…Taxes · ChajaríSee the Story

AKI Case: MCA Director Admits Deadly Children’s Drugs Were Unregistered – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Mariama Marong During a tense cross-examination on July 3, 2025, Acting Director of the Medicines Control Agency (MCA), Ensa Marena, admitted before the Banjul High Court that several drugs linked to the deaths of children were not registered by his agency. The testimony came in the ongoing Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) case presided over by Judge Ebrima Jaiteh. Plaintiffs’ counsel Luna Farage pressed the MCA chief on the agency’s oversight, alle…Banjul · BanjulRead Article

Filthy, Stagnant Water in Greater Banjul Markets Raises Food Safety Concerns – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Amadou Manjang As the rainy season settles over the Greater Banjul Area, many local markets are grappling with the unwelcome reality of dirty, stagnant water. This situation not only transforms vibrant marketplaces into eyesores but also raises deep concerns about the health and safety of both vendors and shoppers. After each rain, the lingering puddles create uncomfortable and unsanitary conditions, making it difficult for vendors to conduct…Banjul · BanjulRead Article

I Was Promised a Whiteman, iPhone 15 — Instead Forced Into Prostitution – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Mariama Marong A victim of human trafficking and sexual exploitation known as Diamond testified on Thursday, 2nd July 2025, before Justice Sidi Jobarteh at the Banjul High Court that she was lured to The Gambia with promises of a “Whiteman” and an iPhone 15 but was instead forced into prostitution by the accused, Hanna Magbujor Isaiah (alias Treasure), and her alleged accomplice, Karamel. In her chilling testimony, the victim recounted that s…iPhone · BanjulRead Article

Former BCC CEO scrutinised over D3M revenue contract awarded ‘irregularly’

The special audit of BCC for the years 2021 and 2022 revealed that SABS was paid over D3 million for revenue collection services that duplicated the work already being carried out by BCC’s own revenue collectors. Batchilly admitted that the contract with SABS was signed during his tenure, claiming the aim was to collect from new revenue sources and boost overall revenue.  However, he acknowledged that SABS ended up collecting from traditional re…Banjul · BanjulRead Article

Mayor Lowe launches first-ever VLR to accelerate sustainable development

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 embrace the VLR process to align local governance with global development targets, Banjul’s bold step marks a turning point in The Gambia’s efforts to leave no one and no place behind. The VLR represen…Banjul · BanjulRead Article

Des citoyens s’inquiètent des caniveaux ouverts en pleine saison des pluies

Par: Nyima Sillah De nombreux citoyens préoccupés de la région du Grand Banjul ont exprimé leurs inquiétudes face à la prolifération des caniveaux ouverts durant la saison des pluies, affirmant qu’ils représentent un danger majeur pour la sécurité publique. Dans un entretien avec The Voice, ils ont expliqué que les systèmes de drainage non couverts, souvent situés le long des routes principales et dans les quartiers densément peuplés, constituen…Banjul · BanjulRead Article

Fasting Ashura: What Is Ashura And Why Is It Important – The Standard Newspaper

By Sheikh Ibrahim Hindy As we welcome the new Islamic year, we should take the time to reflect on ourselves and how we can make this year better than the last. One of the best opportunities to get a fresh start is by fasting the day of Ashura. Ashura literally means ‘the tenth’ and refers to the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar year. It is a day that our Prophet Muhammad fasted and encouraged us to fast as well. He t…Banjul · BanjulRead Article

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