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Essa Faal's APP-Sobeyaa in Talks to Join Barrow's NPP Ahead of 2026 Election
Gambia's Essa Faal set to join President Barrow's NPP in major political shift
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Barrow inaugurates 4.5km Gunjur Seaside Road, calls for political unity
President Adama Barrow inaugurates 4.5km Gunjur Seaside Road, urges opposition to join government for national development
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Alleged Ex-Jungler Sanna Manjang Faces Desertion Charges at Court Martial
Gambia Armed Forces convenes court martial to try former officer Sanna Manjang on desertion charges, amid human rights abuse allegations.
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Gambia spends over D3bn on debt interest in six months
Gambia's debt interest payments reach D3.10 billion in the first six months of 2026, a rise of 18% from the same period last year.
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Gambia's Education Minister Urges Schools to Prioritize Learning Time
Gambia's Basic and Secondary Education Minister Dr. Habibatou Drammeh calls on schools to minimize non-essential activities that disrupt classroom time.
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Luxury Expedition Cruise Ship SH Diana Arrives in Gambia
Luxury cruise ship SH Diana docks in Banjul, boosting Gambia's tourism with 138 passengers.
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Mayor Lowe Urges Women to Support UDP Leader Darboe in December Polls
Gambia's Mayor Rohey Lowe appeals to women to back UDP leader Ousainou Darboe in the upcoming presidential election.
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Ex-Junglers Commander in Gambia Faces Military Court Over Desertion
Sanna Manjang, a notorious member of Gambia's "Junglers" paramilitary unit, appears in military court in Banjul on desertion charges.
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Gambian Lawmaker Calls for End to Land Allocations for Senior Officials
Gambia's Hon. Bakary K. Badjie urges government to prioritize low-income citizens for state land.
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$11.9M China funded project to power 80K residents in GBA
The Gambia and China have signed an $11.9 million contract to transform electricity distribution networks and expand access to reliable power for 80,000 residents in the Greater Banjul Area.
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Gambia Sees Highest Pass Rate in Basic Education Certificate Exams Since 2021
Gambia's 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (GABECE) records its best pass rate since 2021, with girls outperforming boys.
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Gambia and Liberia Revenue Authorities Partner to Enhance Digital Cooperation
Gambia and Liberia's tax authorities sign deal to strengthen digital revenue administration through peer-to-peer technical cooperation.