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Turkey boost Gambia’s strive to mitigate Aflatoxin
The Turkish Government has donated laboratory equipment to support Gambia’s only groundnut oil processing factory to be able to test its products for Aflatoxin.
The equipment and consumables worth about two million dalasi will give the…
Three ambassadors present Letter of Credence to Pres. Barrow
Ambassadors from the Peoples’ Republic of China, Cuba and Serra Leone have presented their Letter of Credence to President Adama Barrow on Tuesday.
The ambassador of China, Ma Jianchun, told waiting journalists following the ceremony that…
President Barrow decides on the SSHFC panel report
President Adama Barrow has reviewed the Report and Recommendations of the Independent Fact-Finding/Investigative Panel on the crisis involving Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC). Having closely reviewed the report,…
APRC, Barrow hold no talks over future political alliance—FTJ
The leadership of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction party has dismissed claims that they may have held discussions with President Adama Barrow over potential political alliance in country’s coming elections.…
APRC condemns ‘attack’ on Gambian timber trader by ‘Senegalese soldier’
The allege attack on the Gambian national was not by ECOMIG but Senegalese soldiers who often time operate on the Gambian side of the border based of the two countries’ March 2018 defense agreement, Kerr Fatou has learned.
The leader of…
‘Misreading of democracy’ hinders work on drug law enforcement—DLEAG boss
According to the statistics from Gambia's only mental health institution, Tanka Tanka, about 60% of their patients are suffering from drug related problems, said officials.
The Director General of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency,…
Foreign Minister Tangara meets Director General from German foreign ministry
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr Mamadou Tangara, on Monday 5th November met with Dr Philipp Ackermann, Director General for Africa, Latin America, Near and Middle East of the German…
Pres. Barrow’s statement at Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa
Chairperson
Your Excellencies
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen
With warm greetings from The Gambia, I thank you for inviting me to participate in the 5th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security.
This event is quite timely…
Pres. Barrow urges international collaboration in fight against insecurity
President Adama Barrow told regional and global leaders that cross-border collaboration is the best way to fighting terrorism and organize crime on the continent.
President Barrow told the 5th Dakar International Peace and Security…
Royal visit: Prince Charles’ speech at the State Banquet
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
As-salaam Alaykum
Thank you, Mr. President, for those incredibly kind words and for gathering us all here for this special dinner. The warmth of your hospitality this evening…